JLC Master Grande Ultra Thin Small Second Blue

amanico · 2017-02-17T09:41:17Z

First look at the JLC Master Grande Ultra Thin Small Second Blue from SIHH 2017. Discover its captivating blue dial, no-date design, and collector reactions.

amanico

WPS member · Jaeger-LeCoultre forum

43 replies10696 views4 photos

Amanico presents his first impressions of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Ultra Thin Small Second Blue, a standout novelty from SIHH 2017. He compares it to the previous year's champagne dial version, emphasizing the impact of the blue dial and the absence of a date window on its aesthetic appeal.

43 collectors discussing this on the WatchProSite forumJoin the Conversation →

Warning, this one may well conquest your heart.

Let's start by a side by side picture, featuring the MGUT Date, Champagne dial, unveiled last year, and the MGUT Small Second Blue, unveiled at the SIHH this year.

I fell in love with the " Champagne ", whose dial seduced me a lot. But the big issue is... The date, which, even if it is located at 6 o clock, ruins the dial, in my opinion, at least.

This year, Jaeger Lecoultre re thinks the MGUT with a blue dial, a small second, and ... No date!

The outcome is quite stunning, according to my own tastes.

I am curious to see how a Champagne dial would work, here.

A live picture I could take at the SIHH.

The case is the same: 40 mm big, A tad thicker for the " Blue ": 7, 58 mm while the " Champagne " is 7, 45 mm high.

The movement of the Blue is automatic, the Cal 896, while the Champagne houses the Cal 899, both beating at 28, 800 alternances per hour.

I like this watch a lot: for its elegant case, and its captivating dial. The absence of a date is a big plus for me.

And, as often, this blue dial is much nicer in the real than on pictures.

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,

Best.

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The new blue dial Master Grande Ultra Thin Small Second is praised for its great design, featuring arrow marks, dauphine hands, and a soleil dial, which collectively create a stunning aesthetic.
The absence of a date window is a significant improvement for many collectors, as the date on the champagne dial version was perceived to disrupt the dial's balance.
While the 40mm case size is generally acceptable, some collectors express a preference for a 38mm case, believing it would be perfect for this design.
The blue dial is noted to be much more captivating in person than in photographs, highlighting the importance of seeing the watch firsthand.
The Caliber 896 movement in the blue model and Caliber 899 in the champagne model both beat at 28,800 alternances per hour, showcasing JLC's consistent movement quality.
There is a desire among collectors for JLC to apply this mesmerizing blue dial to other models, such as the Master Ultra Thin Perpetual.

The Discussion

cirotti

Feb 17, 2017

Love the blue dial...not really sure about the champagne one....unfortunately 40mm is too large...

watercolors

Feb 17, 2017

several times on their website this past months , I could not decide which one I like the most. All of them are so alluring. Blue dial rocks. Best Nicolas Edward

Kamy

Feb 17, 2017

Do you think the blue will ever find its way to the MUT Perpetual? Thanks for the info Nicolas and especially the live picture. Cheers, Kamy

willski

Feb 17, 2017

The blue in the live shot is much more appealing than the stock photo!

Luis6

Feb 17, 2017

A Champagne dial centre seconds without date.

piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)

Feb 17, 2017

At last a great design. It seems the egg of Columbus: arrow marks dauphine hands soleil dial. I actually agree, the date's position hide a likely onion ring around the movement....BUT the dial is stunning, so this time only i wouldn't complain too much for the 40 mm (38 is perfect, but they play with Lange and VC, so be better but not the best) ;-) JLC is one of the best maisons for the ratio quality/price but i've also felt mixed feeling; great engines inside pale bodies. The last SIHH was a po

Continue the conversation

This thread is active on the Jaeger-LeCoultre forum with 43 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.

Join the Discussion →

JLC Master Grande Ultra Thin Small Second Blue

Key Points from the Discussion

Continue the conversation

More from this Forum