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Jaeger Lecoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication: A View On THE Evolutions
When you look at the differences which exist between the 2009 and the 2015 versions of the Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication, you understand the way JLC is going.
Since 2014, some models apart like the Geophysic True Second or Universal Time, innovations are less important than some in depth evolutions, dare I say, improvements...
Let's take the example of the MGT Grande Complication, unveiled in 2009:
And now, the 2015 model:
The evolutions are immediately perceptible: The case has been totally revisited, to gain some more harmonious and much more elegant proportions.
The bezel has been changed too, slimmer, more " class ", and now concave rather than round. Even the crown has a new and thinner design.
The outer dial has some elements of design borrowed to the 2013 Jubilé collection, clearly. And if you pay attention to the main dial of these 2 versions, the latter receives the months of the year, now.
Another very important detail I was lucky to witness is the sound of the minute repeater: While it was a bit harsh, too loud and not very pure on the first versions, now, since the 2015 millesime, Jaeger Lecoultre managed to associate the volume AND the purity, the richness of the sound.
Impressive. Something you should ask to hear, if you fall on one specimen at a AD or a Boutique.
For the rest, the MGT Grande Complication displays the same complications: Mainly a Celestial Card, a Minute Repeater and a rotative flying tourbillon, sidereal hour, zodiacal signs and months. Nothing new, for this watch.
BUT another very important difference, when you have a closer look on these two dials: The " Sonnerie " located between 12 ans 1 o clock has been removed on the latter version, which is another improvement, in my opinion.
A clear evolution we see since 2013. New Master Ultra Thin cases, smaller Master Control cases, new Reverso cases and so on...
I took the example of the MGT Grande Complication, but we could also mention some other families from JLC.
What is your feeling, here?
Best,
Nicolas
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Jaeger Lecoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication: A View On THE Evolutions
When you look at the differences which exist between the 2009 and the 2015 versions of the Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication, you understand the way JLC is going. Since 2014, some models apart like the Geophysic True Second or Universal Time, in...
The improvements are welcomed but...
if the Manufacture which is synonymous in my mind with innovation feels that "the innovations are less important",then my humble opinion is, that JLC doesn't follow the right JLC I expect firstly more technical innovations,new movements and patents and t...
Amanico, This Is Such A High Complication Watch That It...
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Don't you think the new case has more class, Scott?
Oooh yes, by the way, you should ask to hear it. It is really impressive. I dare say that it is the best Minute Repeater, acoustically speaking. Best, Nicolas
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