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

Feb 17, 2014,02:39 AM
 

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 movement was a very desirable Watch, but...

But, there is the MUT 39 with its awesome case, much thinner than the MUT 38, which appeared last year in the Jubilé collection ( platinum case, limite to 888 pieces ), and unlimited, in rose gold, this year.

The MGUT 40mm will stay in the catalog, which was a question I had in mind, as both the 38, 5 and the 40 share the same dial.

The size is in the appellation of this Watch, but you have to know that it is 7, 58 mm high, to be compared to the height of the former MUT 38 ( 6, 31 mm ).

Sober, efficient, elegant, you have a classic dial, with a superb small seconds, complimented by a great case. Thin, rather than Ultra Thin, though...

Did I already tell you that I am totally in love with these Ultra Thin cases?

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This reference will be available in stainless steel and in rose gold.

Here is the rose gold version I could shoot at the Manufacture, during the preview of the 2014 collection.





And here a groupshot of three MUT, from the right to the left: The former MUT 38, the MGUT 40 and the all new MUT 38, 5 for you to appreciate the differences.



You will notice the longer double indexes in the MUT 38, 5 compared to the MGUT 40.

Another point which is interesting to see is that the small second subdial is more present on the MUT 38, 5, due to the fact that the dial is a tad smaller.

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,

Best,

Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-02-17 02:52:13 This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-02-19 03:31:43


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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.