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JLC SIHH 2014: Master Ultra Thin 38, 5 Automatic.

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2014-02:39
Jaeger Lecoultre re thought the Master Ultra Thin Collection. The MUT 38, born in 2008, is now discontinued, at the benefit of this new MUT 38, 5 ( mm ) automatic version. At first glance, this may be difficult to understand, as the MUT 38 with its manual...  

Very nice pics Nicolas, as always. I hope I am ......

 
 By: Sandgroper : February 17th, 2014-03:27
writing on the right post, as not always;) I do prefer the 38.5 exactly for the reason you mentioned, the seconds sub dial looks more balanced and the longer indexes give the watch more elegant feeling in my opinion. I must say that I like the "old" 38mm ... 

Elegance

 
 By: spinoza : February 17th, 2014-04:08
I have to admit: I love this watch! The size, the balanced dial, and overall discreet charm makes it a great dress-watch. (IMO) Would I have preferred a silver-grained dial to an eggshell coloured dial? Yes! Or maybe even a version in white gold? Perhaps!... 

I too, would have preferred a silver grained dial.

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2014-04:15
But I am totally nut for the white grained dial, so I lack objectivity. As for the difference between this MUT 38, 5 and the MUT Moon 39, you have to see them in the real to notice that there is almost... No difference. Best, Andreas, and thanks for shari... 

I like it , but I am now leaning towards the MUT 38 if I was too choose, ….

 
 By: Miranda : February 17th, 2014-05:25
It's a more purist watch, and one that is true to its moniker of ultra thin Now…… where is the 1948?????? I am growing more and more impatient!!!! Lol Imran

I think the Reverso you want to see will be the next one I will post.

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2014-05:36
;) As for your taste, I have to agree. I would prefer the MUT 39 to the MUT 38, and the MUT 38 to this one. But, for those who really want an automatic movement and a small second, this is the one! Best, Nicolas

I REALLY LIKE...

 
 By: watchme : February 17th, 2014-05:29
the varying index sizes. I've always liked the "art deco arrow heads" (as I refer to them, though that may not be accurate). On the 38.5, I like how they lengthen at 3 and 9 instead of shorten on the 40. This makes the 40's dial look much larger, but I wo... 

" The whole enchilada ". ROFL!

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2014-05:39
I was planning to ask JLC to prepare, for my very next visit, all the UT cases, round and rectangular, to stack them all. For a picture. For us to notice all the différences, the variations on the theme. Hence you made me smile with the " Enchilada "... A... 

It's quite interesting to see these next to each other.. Not easy choices..

 
 By: hs111 : February 17th, 2014-06:36
,, to differentiale these Editions - although I can relate to the 38,5, as a very balanced Automatic with an aestetically pleasing layout and dial ; - i do sometimes wonder why on a yearly basis there are these finesse changes, - 38,5 are as good as 38 (o... 

Diversity: Pro and con.

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2014-06:39
The good thing is that anyone can find HIS MUT. The bad thing is that you can get lost, when you have a look at the whole collection. JLC should pay attention to that, and from what I understood at the SIHH, they will take care of that. Thanks for your fe... 

An elegant offering. With clean simple designs like this

 
 By: watchthatman : February 17th, 2014-08:13
the smallest changes, such as the index lengths or subdial borders, can make all the difference. And I believe that seeing in person is really the only way to evaluate. On the whole, they all have very good balance and gestalt. I for one am happy for all ... 

I much prefer the 38, 5 to the 41.

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2014-08:16
With that flatness, the 41 looks like an egg on the plate. The 38, 5 is more coherent, in its volume. In my opinion, of course! Best, and thanks for your feedback! Nicolas

mY 40

 
 By: shafran : February 18th, 2014-02:49
I have the gmut, 40mm version rg with black face. It is a beautiful watch, but I can see how the 38.5 would make it more of a dress watch.