Clavi
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A very wellcomed revival
The Master Control truly deserved to be 'backdated' (as opposed to updated) to an aspect closer to the now 'modern classic' Master control of the late 1990's, after having been somewhat butchered 4 years ago by the so-called 'harmonisation' which did IMHO alter the original quite badly as opposed to improving it.
This new version, with a return to a slim bezel / slim edge, is a great enhancement.
I think I still prefer the original Master Control with applied index:
but this 'new' version is much more elegant than the 'harmonised' version that was in the catalog until recently.
Let's hope it makes it to a more regular production shortly
JLC SIHH 2011: The Master Control 37 mm.
Here is a quick picture I took of a watch somebody posted some weeks ago, the Master Control 37 mm, for the Asian Market. Take a Master Control, the same case, and put a " 6 ", " 9 ", " 12 " sunburst dial, and you have a special watch. You will notice tha...
Nice
but to small for my taste. however, I guess you need a little of everthing to make a world. Best regards, George
I still have some watches to show you, my friend.
You will be surprised on how the size doesn't matter, sometimes. Best, Nicolas.
I am all open to suprises
Look forward to seeing what you are going to be pulling out of your bag next. Best regards, George
A very wellcomed revival
The Master Control truly deserved to be 'backdated' (as opposed to updated) to an aspect closer to the now 'modern classic' Master control of the late 1990's, after having been somewhat butchered 4 years ago by the so-called 'harmonisation' which did IMHO...
Add some luminous dots on this special Master Control ...
And it may look even better! But I do agree with you, Clavi, on the bigger appeal of this smaller version. I'm really pleased to see JLC reserving us this kind of surprise. More to come, by the way. Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico o...
Funny, I was getting ready to post something...
about the "return of the Master Grande Taille," which was 37mm, as opposed to the "Master Classique," which was 34mm - and THAT watch WAS made for the Asian market. The bezel and horns were in MUCH better, more harmonious proportions than the "Harmonized"...
Agreed, Dean.
I have the same preference for the applied numbers. As for the amagnetism of our modern watches, yes, it is much more important than we can think. Just have a look at the number of people who ask for a demagnetisation of their watches, it is really impres...
Plus 1!
Hi Clavi Have to say I agree with your comments - the new 37mm is a vast improvement, but the Mast Control series from the late 90s as you show is better still. I think the fact that the Reseve de Marche has never been harmonised suggests that a recogniti...
"Little scope for "improvement"" on the RDM
Interesting point of view that makes me even prouder of my specimen
VERY retro indeed...
and (despite Mr. Stern's comment), its interesting that its released for the Asian market. Mr. Stern may have indirectly had Richemont in his sights? Nicely done dress watch!
I've been contemplating...
Recently, I think about the case size of contemporary watches a lot. A few years ago, the industry becomes explosive with then oversized watches and now the oversized has become the normal-sized... It would be interesting to follow what is coming next.
Some bet on smaller watches, others on big time keepers...
Now who is right, who is wrong, the answer to this question is impossible to give. I would dare a personal theory: Smaller for dressy or elegant watches, bigger on sport or toolwatches. Let's see... Best, Nicolas.
I'm interested to see this in the flesh. I think it wears bigger than its actual size...
to maybe a visually optimum 38 or 39 because of the expanse of the dial. I actually like it than the current master control. But to see is to believe. JLC is playing it juuuust right, yes? Very elegant strategy so far that I'm seeing from this manufacture...
I do like the direction JLC is taking, this year...
A move which started some 2 or 3 years ago, as they are re thinking their cases, bezels and lugs. And this is just the beginning! Best, Nicolas.
This case looks like...
...a reduced derivative of the most recent "harmonized" Master Control rather than a smaller adaptation of the newer case proportions. Fatter lugs and wider bezel than the original, but more refined than the most recent. I will hold out for unknown entrie...
Well, Ken, I still have some other novelties to post.
That is the problem to be the moderator of a brand like JLC... There are so many novelties that it takes a long time before being able to post all of them. I now have to work on the Master 8 Days Perpetual. Back to this Master Control 37 mm, I do apprecia...
JLC is making some right moves
Hi Nicolas, In my non expert opinion of course. I guess it started with the new hometime a few years ago with the more traditional look because of the smaller bezel. This one looks great; like a RDM without the subdials. And I just love dauphine hands! Th...
Correct... The " Revolution " started with the Master Hometime, 3 or 4 years ago.
The numbers are printed, not applied, which would have been better, in my opinion. Best, Nicolas.
Love the watch trend, but not the launch trend!
I think it’s a good sign that the big flat bezel of the Master line is on its way out! Never really liked it… Prefer the thinner and more three dimensional bezel. But I have to agree with Clavi on this one. I prefer the old model. What I don’t like is the...
Well, well, well ...
I do get all your ponits, Blomman. First, the watch: If the numbers would be applied, it would have been a winner, in my opinion. I really love the applied numbers on the current Master Control, and I much prefer the Master Control to the Master Grande Ta...
My JLC Master Grande Taille
... says hello, from a very point and shoot picture. Btw, the bracelet is by far the most comfortable I've ever worn - sensuous I think is the word... (I've not contributed for a shamefully long time, yet this thread just asked for a reply)....
Great to see you back here, Wooster!
If only JLC could remove the word " Automatic " at 6, it would have been the perfect one. Otherwise, a superb watch! All the best, Nicolas
Automatique...
Thanks for the greetings, you're a kind host, as always! But I must say Nicolas, it's Automatique, not Automatic... a world of a difference for me (seriously - it looks so much nicer, even if it is maybe a tad pretentious).
You see? I am messing with my Franglish. :)
Automatique, that sounds more chic, indeed. Best, Wooster. Nicolas.
I like it
I like it better with applied index. but overall I am really happy with the direction JLC is taking. Well done JLC!
Nice and right direction but...
In the last two years JLC really has found their way back to their classic and yet contemporary design. Looking at this 37mm MC, however, I really regret they chose to use hands that are way too short. JLC always uses hands that at the max reach the indec...
That is the kind of observation I love, Anatol.
You have a point about the too short lenght of the hands. The good thing is that JLC hear us, and I'm pretty sure they will take note of that. After all, we wanted some more elegant cases, we have them. We want them to re work their buckles, they are doin...
sounds great news for those with small wrist...
... but like other fellows said... i prefer applied numbers! stefan