Jaeger-LeCoultre

Here is a quick picture I took of a watch somebody posted some weeks ago, the Master Control 37 mm, for the Asian Market.



Take a Master Control, the same case, and put a " 6 ", " 9 ", " 12 " sunburst dial, and you have a special watch.

You will notice that the Dauphine hands are luminous, at the contrary of the indexes.

The delivery is expected in June.

The movement is of course the Cal 899, and trhe watch, as far as I know, is available in stainless steel, only.

Best,

Nicolas.

This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-03-25 06:22:25

but to small for my taste.

however, I guess you need a little of everthing to make a world.

Best regards,

George

You will be surprised on how the size doesn't matter, sometimes.

Best,

Nicolas.

Look forward to seeing what you are going to be pulling out of your bag next.

Best regards,

George

 

The Master Control truly deserved to be 'backdated'  (as opposed to updated) to an aspect closer to the now 'modern classic' Master control of the late 1990's, after having been somewhat butchered 4 years ago by the so-called 'harmonisation'  which did IMHO alter the original quite badly as opposed to improving it. 

This new version, with a return to a slim bezel / slim edge, is a great enhancement.

I think I still prefer the original Master Control with applied index:

 

 but this 'new' version is much more elegant than the 'harmonised' version that was in the catalog until recently.

Let's hope it makes it to a more regular production shortly

And it may look even better!

But I do agree with you, Clavi, on the bigger appeal of this smaller version.

I'm really  pleased to see JLC reserving us this kind of surprise.

More to come, by the way.

Best,

Nicolas.

This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-03-25 11:10:16

about the "return of the Master Grande Taille," which was 37mm, as opposed to the "Master Classique," which was 34mm - and THAT watch WAS made for the Asian market. The bezel and horns were in MUCH better, more harmonious proportions than the "Harmonized" variations, which flattened the bezel a bit in order to eek out another 1.5mm on each side. I wish JLC had just taken their CAD programs and enlarged the Harmonized version on the X and Y axes, but only added a touch to the Z axis.

One thing the MGT had that the newer JLCs lack is the solid back and soft iron core, which made it "invulnerable to magnetic fields with an intensity of up to 5,000 A/m.

I will say this: I prefer the solid applied numbers versus the transferred numerals.

-Dean

I have the same preference for the applied numbers.

As for the amagnetism of our modern watches, yes, it is much more important than we can think.

Just have a look at the number of people who ask for a demagnetisation of their watches, it is really impressive.

Best,

Nicolas.

Hi Clavi

Have to say I agree with your comments - the new 37mm is a vast improvement, but the Mast Control series from the late 90s as you show is better still. I think the fact that the Reseve de Marche has never been harmonised suggests that a recognition that there was little scope for "improvement".

Cheers

JML

Interesting point of view that makes me even prouder of my specimen

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and (despite Mr. Stern's comment), its interesting that its released for the Asian market. 

Mr. Stern may have indirectly had Richemont in his sights?

Nicely done dress watch!

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Recently, I think about the case size of contemporary watches a lot. A few years ago, the industry becomes explosive with then oversized watches and now the oversized has become the normal-sized... It would be interesting to follow what is coming next.

Now who is right, who is wrong, the answer to this question is impossible to give.

I would dare a  personal theory: Smaller for dressy or elegant watches, bigger on sport or toolwatches.

Let's see...

Best,

Nicolas.

to maybe a visually optimum 38 or 39 because of the expanse of the dial. I actually like it than the current master control. But to see is to believe. JLC is playing it juuuust right, yes? Very elegant strategy so far that I'm seeing from this manufacture.

A move which started some 2   or 3 years ago, as they are re thinking their cases, bezels and lugs.

And this is just the beginning!

Best,

Nicolas.

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...a reduced derivative of the most recent "harmonized" Master Control rather than a smaller adaptation of the newer case proportions.  Fatter lugs and wider bezel than the original, but more refined than the most recent.  I will hold out for unknown entries to come...Ken in NYC

That is the problem to be the moderator of a brand like JLC... There are so many novelties that it takes a long time before being able to post all of them.

I now have to work on the Master 8 Days Perpetual.

Back to this Master Control 37 mm, I do appreciate a lot this case, which keeps the harmony of its original volumes.

As for the dial, put some applied numbers and luminous dots at the indexes, and this is an undisputable winner.

Best,

Nicolas.

Hi Nicolas,

In my non expert opinion of course. I guess it started with the new hometime a few years ago with the more traditional look because of the smaller bezel. This one looks great; like a RDM without the subdials. And I just love dauphine hands! The numerals are printed / painted instead of applied?

Best,

Starman

The numbers are printed, not applied, which would have been better, in my opinion.

Best,

Nicolas.

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I think it’s a good sign that the big flat bezel of the Master line is on its way out!

 

Never really liked it…

 

Prefer the thinner and more three dimensional bezel.

 

But I have to agree with Clavi on this one.

 

I prefer the old model.

What I don’t like is the trend that JLC launches watches only for US or Asia.

 

Or only JLC Boutiques (this one is actually more understandable), but I still don’t like it!

 

What about us that are stuck in the middle with out a JLC Boutique close by?!

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

I do get all your ponits, Blomman.

First, the watch:

If the numbers would be applied, it would have been a winner, in my opinion.

I really love the applied numbers on the current Master Control, and I much prefer the Master Control to the Master Grande Taille.

But what I appreciate is to see JLC revisiting the cases of their watches, which is, in my opinion, an excellent point.

Now, as for the  launch trend and the exclusive release of certain watches for some markets:

I do get it when it has some historical reason.

I less get it for other reasons.

But I'm not in charge of the JLC marketting, and I don't have their responsabilities, either.

Best,

Nicolas.

... says hello, from a very point and shoot picture. Btw, the bracelet is by far the most comfortable I've ever worn - sensuous I think is the word...



(I've not contributed for a shamefully long time, yet this thread just asked for a reply).

If only JLC could remove the word " Automatic " at 6, it would have been the perfect one.

Otherwise, a superb watch!

All the best,

Nicolas

Thanks for the greetings, you're a kind host, as always!

But I must say Nicolas, it's Automatique, not Automatic... a world of a difference for me (seriously - it looks so much nicer, even if it is maybe a tad pretentious).

Automatique, that sounds more chic, indeed.

Best, Wooster.

Nicolas.