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Opinions on JLC Master Calendar

 

Hello,

I am thinking of getting my 1st JLC watch. So far I have found the JLC Master Calendar in Rose Gold ( pic below ) to be quite appealing. I will like to ask fellow forum members here if this is a good starter watch for this brand? How well regarded is this watch in JLC vast portfolio?

My brief opinions are :

(+) Watch has an overall excellent look and have to say I do like it.
(+) The finishing is excellent especially on the case
(+) It's dial is very well layout and very easy to read
(+) Great wrist presence


(-) It's not a perpetual or even a annual calendar so the complication is not that exciting or ground breaking.
(-) The movement in the display back is not that well decorate and looks boring
(-) JLC generally poor resale value, a concern if I need to sell the watch in future
(-) A bit of a duplicate with my Patek 5205

If this is not a good option for JLC, then what others? Note that it must be a rose gold watch and of similar but not higher price range.

Any feedback appreciated. Thanks.



Rgds
Ben











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Ok, ok, confession time...

 
By: amanico : May 3rd, 2014-08:42
I need to know more about your tastes. According to your picture, you are after a classy, elegant timepiece. Of course, this Master Calendar is a nice option. Is it necessary to get it in rose gold? Isn't the SS version " enough "? The Master Calendar is ...  

Or

 
By: jml_watches : May 3rd, 2014-15:06
Hi As has already been suggested do you need the rose gold version - steel Jager leCoultre's still look fab, then if there's too much replication with other watches there's the Master Ultra thin Moon. Which is really elegant and different to annual calend... 

Or... The MUT Perpetual...

 
By: amanico : May 3rd, 2014-15:10
In stainless steel, the gap with the rose gold Master Calendar is interesting... Best, and bravo for this nice suggestion. Nicolas

Only because

 
By: jml_watches : May 3rd, 2014-15:16
Hi Only because, its in the back of my mind as a watch to consider for me. Like the complication, but also simplicity at the same time. A very elegant watch. Cheers JML

He He... I can understand that. ;) [nt]

 
By: amanico : May 3rd, 2014-15:21

I second that

 
By: Spellbound : May 3rd, 2014-17:27
I think the MUT Moon in pink gold with the beige sunray-brushed dial which someone described as "eggshell" is a gorgeous warm watch, elegant and simple. But if you insist on the Master Calendar, I would opt for a vintage triple calendar as I feel the new ... 

Let me examine your concerns one by one.

 
By: Ruckdee : May 3rd, 2014-19:15
(-) It's not a perpetual or even a annual calendar so the complication is not that exciting or ground breaking. As amanico pointed out, the perpetual is available just in different case sizes. The Master Ultra Thin Perpetual is slimmer (#/t1) and the Mast...  

Impressively elaborated, my friend. Yes the 8 Days Perpetual

 
By: amanico : May 3rd, 2014-23:18
Is another contender! Best, Nicolas

My Suggestion: Consider Vintage JLC Complete Calendars

 
By: Tim_M : May 3rd, 2014-20:11
Hi Ben, Good choice, the Master Calendar is a JLC classic and a tremendously charismatic, versatile piece. The complication is useful every day of the year, and the size wears well on most wrists. While I cannot add much to what Nicolas and Ruckdee have a... 

There was also the Master Moon, which was in the catalogue 15 years ago.

 
By: amanico : May 3rd, 2014-23:22
With its officer case back, in stainless steel black dial or platinum blue grey dial, it was a stunner! Best, Nicolas

Yes, indeed.. This M Moon-TD is still a classic for me..

 
By: hs111 : May 4th, 2014-00:38
.. here just the plain ss version; I agree, that a grey dial would be nice; but I still like the subtlety of the silver/white dial with blue accenting of moonphase and strap, and a tad of red of the calendar tip - For me it is timeless, with quite a bit o...  

From 1984??? Are you sure of the Date? I would saty much later! [nt]

 
By: amanico : May 4th, 2014-00:44

Error, sorry..Mine is 2004 (!).. You are absolutely right .. Stupid me ;)

 
By: hs111 : May 4th, 2014-00:51
.. just for completion: - Ref is 143.8.42, got it 12/2004... Best, hs :)

AAah, Now, I don't worry anymore. ;) [nt]

 
By: amanico : May 4th, 2014-00:57

Thank you kindly : :)))) - !!

 
By: hs111 : May 4th, 2014-01:16

Thanks All

 
By: benlee338 : May 4th, 2014-01:10
Thanks guys for your feedback and comments. Answering some of the questions. My taste is quite wide. In my collection I have sporty watches like AP offshore and IWC Portuguese and Rolex Explorer II and also elegant dressy watch like Patek 5205 and of cour... 

Not very sure the VC is more collectible.

 
By: amanico : May 4th, 2014-01:18
There is noe you should consider which is in your budget... The MUT 39, which is available in Rose Gold since this year, or in Pt ( Jubilé edition from last year ). Now that is a hell of a Watch! Best, Nicolas.

re: opinions

 
By: DRMW : May 4th, 2014-01:50
Hello benlee338! I'm biased on this watch. My first JLC was a Master Moon in stainless steel with a black dial. To me it was functional, had a cool clear case back, and reliable. Have you considered this one: -MW ...  

I love mine

 
By: adam78 : May 5th, 2014-17:06
It was a gift from my father for a significant birthday (coming up next week). I ultimately chose it because of the complications, classic styling and pedigree of the brand (I also own a vintage steel JLC triple date from the late '40s), and in rose gold ...  

Thank you so much for your input. Yes, it was an excellent idea to put a photo

 
By: amanico : May 5th, 2014-22:11
Of the original and the nowadays version. Best, Nicolas