Jaeger-LeCoultre

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 ...  

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 ... 

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

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... 

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

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... 

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

.. 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... 

More Black Masters ( no puns, here. ;) ) may well come... Best, my dear friend. Nicolas

less delicate than an ultra thin, maybe a bit sturdier.,..

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... 

my favorite reversos are manual.

For elegant watches, I prefer manual... Best, Nicolas

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... 

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

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... 

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

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

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

they just look very crisp. This one is no exception, love it. Asi

The dial just pops in black.

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... 

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... 

to prepare the model for a premiere... ok I see. :D I.

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.....

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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!

But there will be some interesting watches to still unveil... Best, Nicolas

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... 

I don't like all the MC with black dial