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Somehow interesting.. How small changes can have a major effect..
.. on overall impression and appeal.
Personally, I absolutely love the black dialled versions;
to me they stand for dark strength, but still balance and attraction.
Also - if one takes the 2012 editions shown in the first pics, I have the feeling,
that this illusionary thicker bezel (?) because black, and increased contrast
makes a bit like nice "bully boy", although not at all
loosing charm or silent strength..
A cooler, more powered look, whereas the 2012 editions, as well in ss,
as in RG deliver more the DNA of subtle elegance.
And yes, it is quite different to my eye.
+1 on your statement that the implementation of another
case, such as the MUT or such might deliver a refreshing face-lift..
Finally, I always think with JLC, the entry model(s) not always are
the " best bang for the buck", as by spending a bit more, might get you
into the realm of another appeal.
I always have loved JLC for having had resonably prized offers,
with some nice " simple" complication and/or indication..
Such examples may have been executed in the Master Hometime,
or the Master Reserve de Marché, (AFAIK)..
Just my little 0,02 cents
Best, hs
SIHH Jaeger Lecoultre 2015: New Master Control Black!
The 2012 Master Control, in both steel and rose gold versions: The Cal 899: For those who want to learn more about the Master Control, here is the link on the review I wrote and put on line in 2012: jlc.watchprosite.com You won't be disoriented, here, as ...
It looks different (and better) than the JLC picture on the post from last week.
The white indices and date border really pop in your pictures. Possibly too much contrast? I would love to see this to see in the real for sure. By the way, the pics of the steel and gold are amazing! I'm sure I'll have more comments. And thank you avian ...
I took these pictures with a flash. Which can explain the strong contrast.
In the real, I was not disturbed by this contrast. And at least, it helps to read time. I must say I am quite convinced by this one. Best, and thanks for your nice words, my friend. Nicolas
Very close to perfection, IMO.
Nicolas, Thank you for posting these shots of the new Master Control. Black perfects this watch in my eye. The corresponding black date disc keeps the coherence intact, but I agree that the polished frame around the aperture may be too overt. That quibble...
I too think they have a very good watch, here.
And a kind of Swan Song for the Master Case... I would not be surprised that JLC fusions the biggest MUT case with the Master Line... In fact, I do hope that! Best, Nicolas
Excellent!
Thanks for sharing this, Nicolas. I am a big fan of the Master Control Date. It is the watch I often recommend to people who want to get their first really fine watch because it represents really great value for the money and provides the owner with a ter...
Indeed, the Master Control Date is better than a first entry watch, for JLC.
It is a window display of what is JLC. Serious, accurate, sober. The Black will drive some people to pay interest to this model. I am quite convinced of that. Thanks for your feedback, Respo! Nicolas
Somehow interesting.. How small changes can have a major effect..
.. on overall impression and appeal. Personally, I absolutely love the black dialled versions; to me they stand for dark strength, but still balance and attraction. Also - if one takes the 2012 editions shown in the first pics, I have the feeling, that th...
There already was a Black HT, but for Aston. I have no doubt that...
More Black Masters ( no puns, here. ;) ) may well come... Best, my dear friend. Nicolas
I love the MC date, but I wish JLC would do something along these lines in manual.
less delicate than an ultra thin, maybe a bit sturdier.,..
Now that is very interesting. I am very found of manual movements.
And I am pretty curious to know how many of us would like to see an affordable manual ( new ) movement... Or a bit less afforadable than the already exiting movements, such as the 849, for example. The marketing says that 90 % of the clients are more into...
Until I got a manual watch, I preferred automatic. I definitely prefer manual now, and
my favorite reversos are manual.
Depends on the watch. For a diving, I prefer automatic.
For elegant watches, I prefer manual... Best, Nicolas
LOVE this piece...
especially with the black date disc with white font...VERY clean! This was about the only model that didn't come in the Master Black offering. I'm glad JLC came around. I hope, like PP's Calatravas, that JLC will begin KEEPING certain "winners" in the cat...
To keep it in the catalog? That, I don't know.
As you well know, Black versions always had a short life... Whiich, somehow, enhances their desirability. A nice offer, for sure. Best, and thanks for your feedback, Dean. Nicolas
Thumbs up for this black faced gem!
Looks very nice to me, a typical everyday watch in my eyes. Thanks for posting these pictures, was waiting for that :-) Just one thing, I would like it to be a bit thicker, so not MUT size, but more Geo, so a bit more chunky like the Memovox. This would m...
I like your classification a lot, Starman.
MUT: Dressy / Master:Casual. I didn't think it this way. No HAIRY wristshot available for the moment, but I will try to take some, next time. Best, Nicolas
Looks very nice!
I like that they match the date disc color with the dial! :) Q? Is the dial sun-burst like the silver dial or is it plain black? Hard to see in your shots. Best Blomman
OK, need to see this one in real...
If too "plain" and flat I fear it would be a no go for me... If good, a plain modern black dial JLC is something I miss.... Best Blomman
Much love for black dials here,
they just look very crisp. This one is no exception, love it. Asi
These ain't no photos...
these are photrealistic renderings out of a CAD program. See the relict lines on lugs and the slightly visble lug that shoud be behind the strap? Ergo no photo but a rendering. Wonder how those illustrations can be labled as a hand taken photo. 'Nuff said...
Aaah, now I got your point. These are my pics, Ilja.
But what made you think that is that the case was protected with plastic. I tried to remove most of the plastic, but I couldn't remove all... You see? What you see is not necessarily what you think. ;) Or, if you prefer Magritte in the text: " This is not...
hmmm
Might be my next watch! Have been rather underwhelmed with the other offerings this year, and my old eyes can't deal with the lack of contrast on the steel Geophysic.....
hope so
But sadly, I must say I have not loved many of the new pieces. In fact, I find the "meteorite" line almost a parody. A gimmick, unworthy of the manufacture. But it's all a matter of taste!
Well, the Meteorite is not a line, just one model and two versions.
But there will be some interesting watches to still unveil... Best, Nicolas
amazing what a dial change can do...
the addition of black dial makes a dressy watch more utilitarian...and a bolder statement indeed.. on first glance, the I thought it was a new case with a new bezel.. the RG bezel to me was always a bit bloated.. on the black dial..it looks great..nice up...
