During my recent short stay in Paris, I tried on two watches with a date window about which I thought to myself : this is how it should be done . What do they have in common ? A framed aperture , well aligned with the hour markers. A date disc that matche

When I picked up my grandfather's watch, I was able to try on the new Master Control Chronometer . And the Date version ref. Q4158120 was a very pleasant surprise . The blue-grey gradient sunray dial is simply wonderful . And the date window with matching

JLC has entered the over-saturated integrated bracelet segment with their Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve: We’re looking at a case diameter of 39mm: Thickness is at 9.2mm: She’s brought to life by their new in-house Calibre 738 automatic mov

What fascinates me about Girard-Perregaux is exactly that contrast: sometimes it feels for me like two manufactures in one. On one side, absolute top haute horlogerie (pieces like the Neo Bridges or the Three Bridges Tourbillon are just outstanding!!). Ju

I mean, I see a 36mm limited run Master Control which I like but at a price hard to accept. But I’m smitten. Now, I’ve been to the JlC factory, I’ve seen how they turn tiny screws blue in the fire, and a lady painting works of art on the back of Reversos,

Hi all, I have 2 triple dates. I think ( see other thread) the steel is an early production. The RG is from 2001. I can see it inside the caseback. The steel isn’t in graves at all. Is this common? Thanks Martijn Also I noticed some difference in rotor en

1993 through 2000 when the Master Moon eclipsed it. Originally, the Metal seal over the back (they were almost all closed back) had the numerical # of the watch produced within a series. When JLC began switching over to sapphire case backs, the Master Con

Hi all, I just got my JLC triple date. It has papers 2009 but caseback looks like it’s an early example. What is the history of this engravings? The dial shows a lot of depth.. did they change that too over time? Martijn

Hi All After noting the launch of the new 36mm Master Control - I was lucky enough to see one in person Very nice & it wears well, the dial feels more silver forward than I was expecting. & Before you ask, it didn't come home with me - I'm not that good a

Hi All Just seen this looks like there's going to be new Master Control date in 36mm monochrome-watches.com Looks good - has a solid caseback with master control on back. Also on ostrich strap - which feels period correct! Only niggle on my part is that m