Jaeger-LeCoultre

At the SIHH this year, Jaeger Lecoultre unveiled three new versions from the Master Line, the Master Control, the Master Géographique, and the Master Chronograph, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this family. Three new versions, let's say in a more ac...  

Very interesting to see that this modern style (at first sight) was not so modern. Now I better understand this subtle “Art déco” style. Best wishes Alkiro

Now we know. Thanks. I agree with your take on the date time version. On the chrono though, the skeleton hands actually work very smartly, keeping everything open and legible. I am certain these hands would be quite difficult to produce with perfect symme... 

I was told it was not very convincing as an outcome... Best, Nicolas

form and function, you know..... If you are going for a 1930's inspired sector dial, then why consider luminous on hands ? makes absolutely no sense. At least make hands consistant with intended design spirit !

Those hollow-hands are actually mock-ups of the luminous, radium-filled hands that were common in the 1940's, so normally not 'skeleton' per say (they were always meant to be filled with luminous). There is nothing very modern in them, appart from the inc... 

Why on earth do we only see this pocket chronograph today, and why hasn't it ever shown during the launch of the 'sector dial' revamped master line ? Given how JLC likes to draw lines with the past, I find it weird that it comes down to you to make the pa... 

Good job for JLC. What a lovely dial....

Areas where you point out it could be better. One question I have - does the new chrono have a seconds hand for telling time, or is that only dedicated to the chrono function?

I also agree with the word automatic on the dial and on watches in general these days, they should find a more modern synonyme for this word. Something more tech. and more advanced. Or just leave it blanc and only known by the people that know 😉 But some ... 

I do agree that is is a handsome dial. I also agree and would have preferred blued feuilles hands. It is a while ago, but I heard an interview with the ex. CEO of JLC - shortly before he left, or had to leave - that this version will not going to be conti... 

Of the new one. I like the syringe shape, but I don’t like lume on this sort of watch, so it’s ideal for me. Thanks for the report and sharing this info! I hope you had a good time in Le Sentier! Best, Brandon

Which feels wonderful on the wrist. I had the pleasure of being very very tempted over the weekend in the Rome boutique...but alas, have not yet pulled the trigger as I feel the Memovox calling to me... And my wife also had some fun... Surprisingly, while...  

Looks even better in person than in photos. I saw it in person a few weeks ago, and it is very tempting. Great relative value, too. One minor gripe is the font used in the subdials. A more classic font would have been better. Thanks for posting a picture ... 

But I lost all the series of pictures I took during my last visit to the Manufacture, in July... Will take some other pictures when I am back to the Manufacture. Best, John. Nicolas

Otherwise great watch, and tres tempting!

as I look at it, and think about other two subdial chronos, I can't help but think that the subdials are placed too close to the center axis, and the subdial size further aggravates this issue. Is it because the movement was designed for a smaller case, s...  

But no central second with a manual winding movement in a lower segment, I meant. Back to the Master Chronograph sector dial, yes ,the subdials are centered, but I am not too disturbed by that. Probably a slightly smaller case, let's say 39 or 38 mm would... 

That is stunning. I won't hold my breath though.

That pocket watch is stunning!

...big thanks for this very insightful post dear Nico. I read it thoroughly from A to Z and my conclusion is... - I better understand and like the chrono reedition but not to the extent to pull the trigger - the pocket watch has just the very exact dial d... 

Yes, BUT.. I still feel a bit missing the seconds hand; somehow it's more a habit having something that shows running, but not than a true negative, for sure ! Colored blue indices & the 2-tone are pleasant, yes.. Well, the hands are no real deal breaker ... 

I agree with you that the skeleton hands does a disservice to this chronograph. I'm guessing they designed it this way to make sure the information on the dial is blocked as little as possible? My second gripe with this piece is the absence of a second ha... 

Best, Dogu

- You mention the Vintage is it? Is that JLC's Heritage department? Can you shed some morelight on that? At Longines they have 6 people employed full time at their Heritage Dpt., including art historians, involved around their superb museum, organising e... 

I had also heard that there was just one man. Best Z'

With forum comments and articles in mind, the thing that really left me cold about this one is the syringe hands. Granted that it may actually be a good "technical" implementation to make reading time a bit more interesting and, well, legible, leaf hands ... 

the 'ring ' could be wider (moving it all thinner to the side of dial) and the subdiales could be further apart. I would also think a darker blue on the subdiales would improve the balance. Looking at the pocketwatch that would refine it significantly in ... 

It is much more subdued in person. Seems more bright in pictures. Cheers, John

...I couldn't resist this Chronograph's charm even before reading you shedding light into the background of the dial! Indeed a great piece to wear, in my opinion the nicest of the current JLC Chronos, nicely omitting the running seconds and the date windo... 

Without your post I would never have made the link with this past timepiece. True eye opener. Thanks for that. The new timepieces have just become more lively and interesting for me. On the hands however I tend to disagree: the new open hands are, in my h... 

Will you get one ?

.....actually a really alluring watch......

BtW I have an incoming JLC I will share soon!

...do you or anyone here know the lug width on the new Master Geographic (sector dial)?!

I hope to post pictures this weekend!