JLC SIHH 2013 New Collection Overview

amanico · 2013-01-22T10:49:24Z

Explore Jaeger-LeCoultre's 2013 SIHH novelties: Duometre Unique Travel Time, Jubilé collection, Master Control, and Ultra Thin models. First look.

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Amanico's initial overview of Jaeger-LeCoultre's 2013 SIHH novelties provides an essential first look at the brand's direction, focusing on the Master Control, Ultra Thin, and Grande Tradition lines. This post is crucial for understanding the key releases, including the new Duometre Unique Travel Time and the 180th-anniversary Jubilé collection, offering a foundational perspective for deeper dives into each model.

Of course we'll come back to each of these novelties, but I know your legendary impatience, so, in " avant première " here are the novelties, this year, from the Grande Maison.

Basically, JLC focused on three lines, three families: The Master Control, the Ultra Thin, and the Grande Tradition.

Two other important facts:

- We have a new Duometre, the Unique Travel Time:

Which we have already analyzed here:

jlc.watchprosite.com

- The Jubilé collection, whose purpose is to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the Manufacture, and which composed of:

1/ The MGT Tourbillon Cylindrique Quantieme Perpetuel.

A 42 mm case housing all the virtues included in the title. In platinum, only, and limited to 180 pieces.

2/ The MUT 39 mm:

A new MUT case, which can undisputably be called Ultra Thin. In platinum only, limited to 880 pieces.

3/ The Gyrotourbillon III:

The combination of an instantaneous Digital Chronograph and of aFlying Tourbillon with a spherical hairsrping, in the new case of the Master Grande Tradition.

- The Master Control novelties:

1/ The Master Tourbillon: Some slight changes, almost subtle, such as a re designed tourbillon cage, and the rotor.

Same size.

2/ The Master Calendar.

Back to the roots, back to elegance for this new Master Calendar: A Triple Date moonphase, available in SS or in RG, 39 mm case.

- The other Ultra Thin watches.

One round, one rectangular, both more thin than ultra thin.

1/ The Grande MUT 41 mm / 7, 4 mm available in SS or in RG.

2/ The Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface. A Grande Reverso which is 1, 7 mm thicker than a Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931, but which has two re designed faces.

Elegant and friendly, in rose gold or in stainless steel.

- The Deep Sea Chronograph Black.

An interesting blend of ceramic and aluminium powder, for this 44 mm big watch.

- The Rendez Vous Celestial.

A 37, 5 mm white gold case, showing a delicious astronomical dial.

So, Happy?

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,

Best.

Nicolas, from Geneva.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Cylindrique Quantième Perpétuel is praised for its dial layout and elegant design, with its cylindrical spiral and bridge details, making it a standout piece.
The Gyrotourbillon III is noted for its impressive 3D visual effect, deep dial, and combination of various JLC innovations, though some found the dial busy and questioned the '58' marking.
The new Master Ultra Thin (MUT) 39mm is highlighted for its very nice dial and improved finish, while the overall collection is seen as above average for the year, especially the high-end pieces.
The Deep Sea Chronograph Black, with its blend of ceramic and aluminum powder, is singled out as a superb sport watch with immense JLC character, particularly the non-vintage version.
The Duometre Unique Travel Time is generally well-received for its layout, despite some initial reservations about the blue dial's vibrancy in pictures.
A contributor suggests that the Duometre line should be recognized as a fourth core family of JLC, alongside the Master Control, Ultra Thin, and Grande Tradition, given the introduction of the Unique Travel Time and a new semi-open dial Duometre à Chronographe.

The Discussion

Mostel

Jan 22, 2013

I love several of these--astounding!! But the one I would like to own and wear is the Cermet Deep Sea... from the pics I have seen on a few forums, this is a super sport watch with immense JLC character. Love the cross cut pushers, black case, no 'automatic' on sub dial at 6 and 44mm... I saw there is also a 'vintage' version, with patina markers and hands. I prefer the non-vintage. JLC bravo, incredible. And where can a mere mortal even begin to comment on the Gyro 3???????

pplater

Jan 22, 2013

Three questions: 1. Do you have a photo of the verso face of the new Ultra-thin Reverso? 2. What is the thickness of the 39mm MUT? 3. Where is the party tonight? Cheers, pplater.

4Js

Jan 22, 2013

Hi Nicolas The iPad catalog shows a master ultra thin perpetual in RG. Isit in steel also? Thanks, Joe

elliot55

Jan 22, 2013

Thanks Nicolas. Love the MGT Tourbillon Cylindrique Quantieme Perpetuel. Tres cool. -Scott

Fricks

Jan 22, 2013

Duometre is really not my cup of tea. They decided to touch the master control tourbillon, which needed serious facelift, and what do they do? Just redesign the cage and the rotor. How about a less chunky bulky case... Like all fine tunes versions had? How about stop pitching a GMT complication, just because "you can"... No! Big Fail here! Gyro 3 is nice, 3 like 3D... Nice visual effect. Deep dial. New, refreshing, interesting, combines many good things done here and there. That's what the spher

ei8htohms

Jan 22, 2013

Any idea on movement? Thanks! _john

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