Jaeger-LeCoultre

My partner is thinking to get a Cartier tank because she wants a watch with leather band.  She has her eyes on Tank Solo. Whilst I can see that it's relatively 'cheap' and looks nice on her, but I think I should ask her to consider a Master Control Ultra Thin 34mm too. I think it's a much much better watch than Tank Solo, but most posts I see are the larger 38mm one and looks like not many people own 34mm. I only found 1 very thorough review about it but not many people seem to own this one.

Anyone here by any chance own one or seen one in person before? I wonder if it will look nice on her. (no shop has this one over here)

Who have the older, 34mm MUT, on this board.  What I'm not sure about, and I don't know if this was your question or not, is if anyone owns the newer, more feminine MUT.  The older one is quite nice

(that one is white gold)
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It is just that it is not a new watch, so there is going to be less traffic about it here on this forum than about the newer models.  However, here is a link, from not too long ago, to a discussion with some nice photos of people's MUTs.  Hope this will help. 

jlc.watchprosite.com

The MUT is an awmazing watch, and if your wife likes it, I agree with yoiu wthis would be the ONE.

Cheers,

respo

one with champagne dial and strap, and one with burgundy dial and strap. Both had diamon bezel. Then in 06/07 a black dial and strap was offered (gorgeous!!!). The silver dial is nice, but if she was thinking about a Cartier Tank, she might also consider a Reverso Classique in quartz.

-Dean

...an old girlfriend wears one in pink gold.  They both love it.  And my dad has one in platinum...though you didn't ask!  Ken

The MUT is an icon...

The " Less is more " fans will appreciate it, truly.

The Tank is another nice choice, but my heart beats faster for the MUT.

Look at its case back, at its awesome profile, its superb " simplicity ".

It is a watch which is hard to beat!

For women, and for men, who all share some taste for ...elegance.

Best,

Nicolas

And thanks you a lot for having posted some profile pictures.

This is one of the most spectacular aspect of this watch.

The Blue dial on this platinum version is also a gorgeous detail.

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

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Just gorgeous.  Oh, maybe I should try it just one more time...

respo

Yes, I was thinking the same about the Polaris, and especially the 65...

It is indeed a dressy watch, comfortable with a suit, but also with more casual wear.

I  even know some friends who only have the Polaris as a Dressy watch, in their amazing collection.

The MUT is playing on another ground.

Minimalism, as you said it perfectly.

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

That whole look is really sharp!  I am glad you agree that the '65 Pola is just so stylish and always ready for a night out.  That is one of the best photos of the Pola that I have seen.

So, my problem with the MUT..is my wrist.  Nothing wrong with the MUT at all.  I have tried the 34mm MUT, which I have decided is the one I want, several times, but it always looks a bit too small on my wrist.  My wrists are not huge, but definitely not small, and they are kind of flat on top, so the small MUT always looks just a bit lost when I am wearing it.  And for me, a too small watch looks as bad as a too large one on those with smaller wrists.  My dilemma.

Biut I wear teh Pola with no problem at all, albeit not as well as you.

Best,

respo

 

Thanks for the pics and info guys. Polaris is very nice, but not for my wife. But for me, yes, haha...
I think MUT especially the 34mm is less popular that's why I don't see them on display at shops. By the way I am a bit confused here, some MUT has a display back, some with solid case back. Are current ones with display backs?
When looking at the profile picture of the watch, it looks incredible thin and elegant, it's so thin that it actually makes the leather band looks thick in comparison. I wonder if the one with satin strap option is thinner than the normal leather one?

I just had a look around Cartier website (man I hate it when a watch company doesn't give you the option to request an actual catalogue) and I found out about the ladies size Roadster in blue dial. That thing is so beautiful, the only 'downside' is that it is Quartz. It's not like she cares so much about Quartz or mechanical, but I think she got a bit of my influence now and thinks that if a watch is not cheap, it should be at least a mechanical inside.

But that Cartier is really nice, I tried to look for more pics, and I found this Japanese website (http://www.cartier-watch.jp/w62053v3.html#) that has so many nice pictures of it. If I understand it correctly, this model also comes with 2 straps ? One leather and one steel? I must honestly say that as a woman's watch, it looks nicer than a white Master Ultra Thin in satin, but inside-wise, MUT walks all over this Quartz model. Especially considering the price, with just 500-600 bucks more, I could get a MUT which has not only mechanical, but it is one of the most unique mechanical movts in the industry.  I also think that even though it's gorgeous, the price is a bit stiff for a Quartz watch without any diamonds in it.
I know I should let her decide herself, but if it was you, what would you guys choose and why?

The MUT is beautiful inside and out.

But why not let your wife decide, since, as you pointed out, the price difference is not that significant and she is the one who will be wearing it.

respo

The polaris was not for you wife. The MUT however is the one to consider. I am sorry for the confusion as I brought the polaris into the conversation only as a reference point that I as a regular wristed guy who wears mostly 44mm watches easily wear the 34mm MUT which due to the simplicity of the dial wears much bigger.

HAGWE

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Don't tempt me with Polaris or else my partner might not be getting a watch and I might get a Polaris for myself instead, haha

Hands down – MUT for sure!

 

But she is the one to wear it – have you checked with her that any of these two is the one she like?

 

Best

 

 

Blomman

Unfortunately she didn't really like the look of the MUT - because she prefers a watch with numbered dials instead of  'stripes'. That means the other option is the Squadra auto, she likes it, but I don't think she likes it enough to pay for the asking price... So that means her next purchase might not be  a JLC after all...

Have you considered maybe one like this?

   

If you not in a hurry – I have something in the pipeline for the girls…

Need a week or two to put it together…

 

Best

 

Blomman

But she already got that one.

is a fantastic watch. A very elegant, and in steel also very light watch that looks a little bigger than 34 mm because of the very thin bezel. You hardly notice it when wearing it, very comfortable. So, no need to hesitate. A true classic for both a woman or man. I wear it everyday and I am very happy with it!
Highly recommended!

Best,

Rob.