Jaeger-LeCoultre

In 2004, Jaeger Lecoultre issued a skeleton version , in white gold, of their famous Master Ultra Thin 34 mm. It was a limited edition of 75 pièces. Skeletonizing such an thin movement ( let's keep in mind that the Cal 849 is only 1, 85mm high ) was quite...  

I am not a great fan of skeleton watches. And I am not sure about it, that the size of the new collection is appropriate: I think the dial is not enough well proportioned ( except perhaps the blue enamel version ) : the non-skeleton part of the dial ( let... 

But these are beautiful! :) Not what we are used to see from JLC, I get a certain "Piaget" wibe from these.... Looking forward to see these in the metal! Best Blomman

This new Master Ultra Thin just took the "Thinnest Mechanical" title from the House of Piaget...Sibling rivalry amongst the Richemont boys? Love it! Let's face it. The BEST thing to happen to the industry in years was when SWATCH group decided to limit th... 

The JLC Master Ultra Thin Squelette has a case 3.60 mm thick. The world-record Piaget was 3.65 mm..You can't be too beautiful or thin it seems. Impress me, JLC, and make this water-resistant to 300 M.. Michael S

I have to say it's interesting to see JLC encroaching on Piaget turf.. Everyone knows I have a great deal of love and respect for Piaget. I've owned a few. Their design and aesthetic is beyond comparison. My only complaint with Piaget is, well, they're a ... 

This is a clever way to integrate a small caliber in a case. It looks great that way. I think this is the kind of watch we really should see in the metal to judge correctly but the blue or brown enameled are my favorite (even if I like the 2004 version to... 

36 / 37 mm case.... Best, Nicolas

I do like skeletal watches, and this one is interesting with the strong blue frame around the movement.

The blue stands out more, not sure about the brown, looking forward to seeing these in person. -MW

Actually, it is a bit the same topic than with the Reverso. It looks slightly too old fashioned, at least for me. And the right balance is found with the 8 days with is by far the best one and one of the most beautiful skeleton watches ever. Honestly, des... 

From 2004... The limited edition of 35 pieces. That's more my style. But that's a matter of taste, and it is not a watch for everyone, indeed. Best, Nicolas

Gorgeous, and precious...too precious for me, but I admire them nonetheless for their artistry and craft. Perhaps for my wife... Thanks for the great report and the (as usual) terrific pictures. Cheers, John

Are women targetted, or men, also? Best, Nicolas

I was on vacation. But isn't this now the NEW thinnest mechanical watch in the world? -Dean

It may well be THE thinnest, for a few 0, X mm... Best, Nicolas

On the whole, I like this watch a great deal. My only reservation regards the proportion of the movement to the decorative surround. I don't object to the use of a smaller movement, because the only way to have a meaningful surface area for the outer meti... 

Better if the case was 2 mm smaller, for the proportions? Try to see it in the real, Tim, it is not a bad watch, especially the blue one, though. Best, Nicolas