Thoughts on the Master Hometime?
I’ve been looking for a slim travel watch I can comfortably wear daily and came across the Master Hometime…I’d love to get people’s thoughts ...
Both are charming…
…guess I’d like peoples thoughts on the Hometime in general (especially if they’ve owned one)
The JLC Master Hometime is a classic
Great to get it on bracelet looks like this, than can put on a nice leather strap to change it up
thanks, so far the first is the clear favorite...
...have to admit the limited edition is pretty cool too
Number 2
But, get the one with black dial aston martin version. The contrast of red hand and the dial is attached. Enjoy ...
I like the original. i.e., top photo.
Had one once and sold it. Regretted it, which says a lot. It's a versatile watch and excellent travel companion. M4
thanks, nothing beats firsthand insight...
...I assume the reason for selling didn't have to do with the watch
how do you read the day/night indictor...
...sorry for being dense...I can't find anything online
I've used the top version on the bracelet as a travel watch for years
and I am very happy with it, versatile, waterproof, elegant enough for dinner, flies under the radar, can adjust to timezones on the fly. It is not especially slim though. Best Andreas
nice! all pretty much the reasons why it appeals to me....
... i've seen online the thickness is around 11.5mm but i've never had it in hand
Both are great
Both are great timepieces. As for which one, i think it’s personal choice and taste. I really like the fact that GMT is a really functional complication - that i have used over and over again. Personally i prefer the symmetry of the 2nd picture.
Super classy
I have one just like this. See my post below (February 21st, 2022-17:39) on the home time hand. hl99, I believe your photo proofs my point! W
Very detailed
Wow i didn’t notice until you pointed it out. The day / night pattern is amazing - certainly different as compared to other implementation of day night function in other JLC lines.
Master Compressor GMT
I have the cousin of those watches, same generation, same movement. It was my daily wearer for 8 years... I adore this watch. Tough SOB, and is still within a second or two, 10 years in, no service (though it is finally out for service now just to keep it...
can't say enough good things about this watch
As I said, performs flawlessly. True GMT, can move hands forward, backwards, date as well (though no quick date). The other thing I love about it is, it was designed by a woman-- Magali Metrailler, and was IMHO, the last "Polaris"-ish JLC tool watch *befo...
I am a proud owner of the
newer version, i.e. the one in your second photo. I like the Ulysse Nardin style dial lay out. There is just one thing I would like to improve in that watch: remove the home hand. It is quite intrusive and not needed as the 24 hour subdial tells home time...
Ok, let's put the date at 2 o'clock, turn the open semi circle into a port hole at 9 o'clock and you have this:
No home time hand but unintrusive home time 24h window! ...
I owned the first model...
I owned the first model and found it easy to use. I've since sold it to a business partner of mine, who hasn't really used it. I wouldn't say it's very thin by my standards. But the watch wore well!
Yes, I had the watch on both a bracelet and on a strap.
The bracelet was well made. Comfortable, well articulated. Pins though, not screws. Had two quick adjustment releases (for wrist expansion in the summer). It was overall a well made bracelet, but to be critical, I prefer a screw system of a pin system. Ho...
great insight, thanks...
...you mentioned the thinness (or lack thereof), i've read it's about 11.5mm thick (which is probably ok for me) but I haven't seen it in the metal so not sure if it wears larger on the wrist
Only one way to find out, try to find a similarly sized watch and put it against your wrist...
There is no formal definition for "thin" in watch terms. "Extra plat" or "extra thin" conventionally means a movement that is thinner than 3mm, usually around 2mm in total movement thickness. But since there's no formal definition for "thin" so nobody can...
Great watches with a solid movement!
I would chose the AM version, but also, have you considered a Reverso Duo? With the Hometime, i would always be unsurz on what is home and what is away. No doubt with the Reverso. Keep us posted! Best, E.
indeed, I have...
...this is a gem in my collection but even dressed down it feels more formal than the Hometime (1st photo borrowed from the internet, 2nd is mine) ...
I have the same Reverso.
You have just answered a question I have had. Those new straps fit it! Thank you