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A interesting detail on the Master Reveil is that...
JLC used two different date wheels.
One with a more narrow font like on yours and mine.
One with more bold font, like this one (not mine any more, but it used to be).
I have never been able to confirm if it has to be due to metal or just different batches of production...
Anybody got a clue?
Best
Blomman
JLC Master Reveil
Hi All, I have followed the forum for some time and finally got my hands on a JLC watch as well. Thanks everyone for sharing, really inspiring! Kind regards /M...
Welcome Martin!
Congratulation! The Master Reveil is a fantastic watch! If you are into JLC I think you will like this place. Unfortunately, your photo doesen't show. Best Blomman
Welcome Martin ...
To learn about how to post a picture, please click here . Thanks, Nilo
Welcome, a big warm welcome here, Martin.
Have fun and a lot of pleasure, here. Don't hesitate to attend our many passionate discussions! All the best. Nicolas.
A interesting detail on the Master Reveil is that...
JLC used two different date wheels. One with a more narrow font like on yours and mine. One with more bold font, like this one (not mine any more, but it used to be). I have never been able to confirm if it has to be due to metal or just different batches...
Ok, you compared the size of the font of a " one digit " date, with a " two digit " one.
Now if you compare the " one digit " date with another " one digit " one, will there still be a difference? I was not aware of that, I just want to eliminate some hypothesis... Interesting... Best, Nicolas
Still not the same...
Straight font, and more narrow. Rounded font and wider. Best Blomman ...
Now that is clear. Did you see many with different typos?
Or was it just a service date Wheel, for example? Best, Nicolas
Haven't see enought to make a statement...
But, the Gold one has never been serviced. My steel has been serviced, but they didn't exchange the date wheel AFAIK. For sure the Gold version looks much better and I have been suspecting that mine had a replacement. But, now when I see Martins (also SS)...
Maybe this phenomenon does not limit itself to out of production models
These two details of the Master Chronograph dial are taken from the 2010 and the 2013 catalogue: The same happened with the Master Honetime between the 2012 and 2013 catalogue. It seems that either JLC are sometimes changing the fonts during production or...
I think its a combination....
Both that the first pics are of the prototype AND that they might change from year to year during production... ! :) Best Blomman
Watch brands frequently...
make subtle "upgrades" or changes, largely depending on who the "decision maker" is, and whether he or she likes a particular font. -Dean
I have to say I'm so happy
that I found this group of people as crazy about watch design as I am. Things that 99% of the people would look over or not even notice, you notice here, you care about, and you discuss with insight and passion. Blonman spots something, nicolas offers an ...
That is such an interesting game, my friend. ;)
I think we have the most interesting JLC Forum, with really greatb JLC Lovers, Fans, Collectors... And Watch nuts. ;) Best, Nicolas
LOL! Yes we are a crazy bunch! ;)
Here is a better comparision pic from some years ago when both of them were mine... Happy times! :) Best Blomman ...
Same case and date window....
The angle makes the Gold look bigger, but look at the font - the SS version is much more narrow. Best Blomman
Welcome, Martin
A good choice and beautiful watch! You just opened the door leading into a seductive universe :-) Best, Martin
Terrific entrance Martin, welcome to PuristSPro!
Looking forward to reading your remarks on the JLC.
warm welcome to Memo club...
... and congrats your on first jlc too, very nice piece indeed! stefan