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Jaeger Lecoultre Master Ultra Thin Reserve de Marche Blue Dial. A good example of a new case for the Master Family?
I already unveiled this novelty from this year, a watch I discovered at the SIHH 2017 in Geneva.
Here is the link to my previous article:
A watch I saw, once again, during my visit at the Manufacture, in July.
Which made me wonder IF there was a significant change behind this watch: Are we attending a new move, or a start of a change towards Master Ultra Thin cases, which will be used in the new Master Line?
Indeed, the Master RDM had a master case, till 2012. Since then, the size gained 2 mm ( 39 mm ) and a new case, thinner, more elegant...
Ultra Thin, this designation is a bot exagerated... With a case whose height is 9, 8 mm, we are not in the category of Ultra Thin watches.
Still, the profile is thin, elegant, dressy. More actual, too, as I have the ( personal ) feeling that the Master case is outdated, now.
From 39 to 41 mm watches belonging to the Master line, I would well see a generalisation of the use of Master Ultra Thin cases.
Except for sports watches which will logically need a stronger case.
Look at this Master Ultra Thin Reserve de Marche. Don't you think it is a good illustration of an excellent move towards the use of big MUT cases?
As for the watch in itself, I find the blue dial very good looking and appealing.
It plays with the light, its hue changes with light conditions.
Here are two recent pictures I took in July.
Another detail I like a lot is the bevels of the lugs. They compliment the whole watch, and especially its sophisticated dial.
A classic of the Jaeger Lecoultre catalog, revisited in a modern way, rather than a true novelty.
As often observed, it is strange to see how a different color can change your perception of a watch.
Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,
Best.
Nicolas
Jaeger Lecoultre Master Ultra Thin Reserve de Marche Blue Dial. A good example of a new case for the Master Family?
I already unveiled this novelty from this year, a watch I discovered at the SIHH 2017 in Geneva. Here is the link to my previous article: A watch I saw, once again, during my visit at the Manufacture, in July. Which made me wonder IF there was a signific...
I'd say the case is well chosen...
It is classical enough that it will not age quickly, which IMHO is important to many owners, who are unlikely to possess a large collection but for whom this may be the only 'nice watch'. At the same time I fully agree with your comment on the lugs - thos...
The dial is such a beautiful blue
that it's hard to concentrate on the case. In fact, this blue would enhance any case.
MUT Small Second Blue
I saw the MUT Small Second Blue in the flesh today. The blue is extremely beautiful and gives a very nice contrast to the hands. The crown has also been improved over the regular model (it's thicker) and the lug width is 20mm instead of 19mm. The size is ...
+1 for the lugs
I have the older 37mm RDM. The new case is just as elegant, but the lugs look a little brawnier, which suits the bigger 39mm case. I like this one!
What manufature....?
I'm (almost) speechless. Just when I'm in the market for a Jaeger Lecoultre, this model's dial lay out and colour are very much.... Ulysse Nardin!
