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Jaeger Lecoultre 2015 SIHH: Master Calendar Meteorite in stainless steel or rose gold.Live!

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-02:16

I already reviewed this watch here:


I was impatient to see the rose gold and the stainless steel version in the real, to say all, as I found and still find the idea to use a meteorite dial very inspired on a triple calendar moonphase watch.

Why inspired? For a simple reason which is not that simple to describe in words, curiously. Let's try to say that the use of a material coming from Space works very well with or amplifies the moonphase complication.

It fascinates, for those who are in love, who are intrigued with Space.

Now the important thing is to see how the meteorite dial looks, in the flesh.

The pictures below are showing prototypes, so we are not sure that the dials will exactly look the same. Jaeger Lecoultre told me that they were still wondering if they will to re work on this material, or not, so nothing definitive, here.

Clear grey for the stainless steel, dark for the rose gold, it is a good idea to differenciate the two dials depending of the color of the case. After, to know which one is your favourite is a matter of taste. I have a preference for the clear grey, personally.

Here they are:

 

 

 

 

With a piece of meteorite:


 

And on blue straw:



Another detail I appreciate is the " small " Master Case, with its 39 mm diameter and its relative thinness ( 10, 6 mm high ).

Still, I think JLC can do better, something like a 40 mm MUT case, for example, would be awesome.

A future construction work, for the Grande Maison?

Best.

Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2015-01-21 02:17:15 This message has been edited by amanico on 2015-01-21 06:19:29

One of the most appealing watch from SIHH2015,

 
 By: massi. : January 21st, 2015-02:38
at least for me, of course!

My preference is definitely for the clear dial version (could be the real color of the material, polished and then treated with acid to bring out the structure), and with the pointer of the date in blue and not red as in the first images: it seems to be better combined with the colors of the whole, the shines of the steel, in addition to the fact that the day 31 is colored blue in the steel version...

Hope to see it in metal very soon!

Any further informations are welcome!!!

Best, dear friend


massi

Thanks for your comments, Massi. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-03:56
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This watch has allure.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : January 21st, 2015-03:40
......2015 will be a moon phase year for me and the steel version here is one that I will need to think a lot about. I agree with you on the meteorite finish......it gives it something.

There is something fascinating with the moon, indeed.

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-03:57

But I am always tired to set the exact moonphase...

I may have a solution, on which JLC worked, lately. I will tell you more about that, but it is a smart application they are still improving.

Best,

Nicolas

Interesting....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : January 21st, 2015-04:00
....like you, I find the setting of the moon a pain....which is probably why I would hunt for just one or two pieces. 

Yes, but you will see, JLC has maybe found the right solution for that... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-04:11
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I really like the Meteorite dial! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2015-03:46

Q? Do you know if JLC will go for mixed blue/red (as in the first shot) or all blue (as in the last shot)?

 

Thank you for sharing, my friend!

 

Best

Blomman

I didn't answer to Massi on that detail, but I will answer to both of you.

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-03:59

The definitive version is on the last picture: All blue!

Best,

Nicolas

Great! The blue notes on this dial are amazing... [nt]

 
 By: massi. : January 21st, 2015-08:51
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I love the uniqueness of each meteorite dial... anyone like another! [nt]

 
 By: massi. : January 21st, 2015-09:12
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Hmmh.. This really could be my piece of cake for this year !.. Promising, and personally..

 
 By: hs111 : January 21st, 2015-06:54

.. I would/will go for the clear grey, and yes - liking the blue date pointer ;
For me a very interesting modern incarnation as a heir of my Master Moon,
but with that "stellar" touch !

If this Q is allowed here : Is there anything known about the suggested retail prize range
for this edition, and will it be a LE ?
- if no answer yet possible, I'll put my Qs on hold, until more is known..
wink wink

Thanks for this interesting share again !

Best, hs

It will not be a LE. As for price ranges, I don't know for the moment.

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-06:56

But I will keep you updated as soon as I have this information.

Best, HS.

Nicolas

The only thing I'd like to see...

 
 By: watchme : January 21st, 2015-08:37

is the steel version on a Navy strap, to enhance the moonphase, and the rose on a gray strap to match the meteorite.

-Dean

Totally agree with your suggestions, Dean. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-12:02
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Beautiful shots!!! Nicolas.

 
 By: shipkeeper : January 21st, 2015-09:38
I love these watches in all the different models, but... I personally in the steel version had changed the color and material of the moon and stars, in my opinion.
The best
Juan

Gracias, Juan, for your input. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-12:03
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Great special iteration of the Master Calendar

 
 By: vitalsigns : January 21st, 2015-10:02

I felt the original Master Calendar was a bit misproportioned, with the main problem being the placement of the day and month apertures being too far apart and perhaps a bit too small (and the crown being too diminutive relative to the case size and thickness). I know the Meteorite version retains the same layout and proportions, but those defects don't bother me as much on this version. I'm typically not a fan of special substance dials, but I very much like what JLC has done here. I look forward to seeing them in person.

Thank you, Nicolas, for the pics and write-up.

Cheers,

John

The stainless steel shouldn't cost an arm. Will keep you updated on the price. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-12:04
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MUST...HAVE...THIS...JLC!!!!

 
 By: DRMW : January 21st, 2015-13:06
Hmmmm...I always like SS but the darker dial contrasting the RG.  Appreciate the live pics, makes a big difference to see from a personal point of view versus press pics.

-MW

You will certainly soon see it in the flesh. Come back to us! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-14:08
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Really original!

 
 By: magic_jon : January 21st, 2015-13:11
as a space lover I can definitely see the appeal - hope to see it in real flesh soon )
Jonathan

Great shots! Contrast of indices to face looks better on the gold than the steel. Both l

 
 By: watchthatman : January 21st, 2015-13:53
look great, although I woulld like more contrast on steel.  As often happens, the pics the purists take are better than those commissioned by the house.

You are too kind. In the real, it is even better, though. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-14:11
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And come back to us, then. Thanks, Jonathan. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-14:09
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Here is my wristshot

 
 By: foversta : January 21st, 2015-16:21

A watch I like especially in PG.




Fx

Wow the rose gold / dark grey dial combo is killer!

 
 By: NT931 : January 21st, 2015-18:49
truly beautiful!

Nico, I echo your point about 39mm case size - I think 39mm is just nice for most wrists, with max of 40mm.

Thanks for your comments, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-21:57
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Thanks, Fx! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-21:49
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Seeing the wrist-shot makes me think....

 
 By: watchme : January 23rd, 2015-05:45

that the day/month apertures should be in a gray or black with white font, for more subtlety.

-Dean

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