JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual: Steel vs. White Gold
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JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual: Steel vs. White Gold

By amanico · Apr 2, 2015 · 29 replies
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amanico presents a compelling comparison between the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual in steel and white gold, highlighting the subtle yet significant differences in their dial finishes and overall aesthetic. This post invites collectors to consider how material choice impacts a watch's character, prompting a discussion on which version best embodies strength versus understatement.

Steel:

 

White Gold:

 

Both:

 

One of the good watches from the 2013 collection, associating a nice dial with a superb 39 mm thin case.

The grained dial of the white gold version, which contrats in a strong way with the darkened indexes and hands, or the smooth dial of the steel version with its traditional indexes and hands.

Strenght or understatement?

That was a smart offer, indeed!

Best,

Nicolas

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blomman Mr Blue
Apr 3, 2015

Love the contrast of the WG version! :) Like the SS as well, but guess my eye sight needs more contrast due to age.... Best Blomman

WT
WTA
Apr 3, 2015

I've got the opinion only JLC brand in steel is pure, as well as the design when the Classic is a simple difference in vision between the steel and white gold All the best

SA
Sandgroper
Apr 3, 2015

for me. The white gold is the one;) Thank you Nicolas, I'll PM my address! Cheers Francois

JR
jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)
Apr 3, 2015

It\'s quite a long waitlist in the Singapore boutique being a special edition! I grabbed it when i had the chance the manufacture seems slow in producing the steel boutique special edition I think the contrast is ok enough to read My saying hi Nico Cheers Robin

HS
hs111
Apr 3, 2015

.. That the strong ss one with those accented indices & dial, has something going for it.. But wait .. Not really, maybe: like the golden moon on the WG still better ! On the other hand, the budget thoughts might play a role, as well, which route to follow .. Best, still in a (slight) dilemma, if one were to go for the new PC.. hs

KO
kolosstt
Apr 3, 2015

... it is the SS with the golden moon?

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