amanico
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Ok, ok, confession time...
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 an old tradition, at the Manufacture, for some 60 years, now.
Here is one of its grand grand father, without moonphase, though:
Now, is there any other option? Of course!
But I need to better konw your tastes.
If sport chic is your thing, then a TT DSA is a great option.
Elegant, too, the Tribute to Reverso 1931, Black, Red, or Duoface Blue: Killing pièces.
If you can push your budget, why not a Duometre? The QL Black Dial is to die for, even better, the Enamel ( but way more expensive ), or the A Chronographe.
Best,
Nicolas
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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 ...
Ok, ok, confession time...
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
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...
In stainless steel, the gap with the rose gold Master Calendar is interesting... Best, and bravo for this nice suggestion. Nicolas
Only because
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
I second that
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.
(-) 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
Is another contender! Best, Nicolas
My Suggestion: Consider Vintage JLC Complete Calendars
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.
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..
.. 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...
Error, sorry..Mine is 2004 (!).. You are absolutely right .. Stupid me ;)
.. just for completion: - Ref is 143.8.42, got it 12/2004... Best, hs :)
Thanks All
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.
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
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
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
Of the original and the nowadays version. Best, Nicolas