Thanks for sharing this, Nicolas.
I am a big fan of the Master Control Date. It is the watch I often recommend to people who want to get their first really fine watch because it represents really great value for the money and provides the owner with a terrific example of modern watchmaking. A well chosen Reverso would accomplish this as well, but the rectangular shape is not for everyone. The Master Control Date would serve its owner well on most occasions -- formal, office, casual -- this watch can go anywhere except swimming, I think.
I, too, would like to see the MUT case deployed here, but that is not such a big deal.
As one other already said, Master Control lives on its own merits and is not a tribute watch, and I admire that as well.
My favorite remains the steel with silver dial, but I need to see the black dial in the metal.
I am delighted that the Master Control Date continues to survive in the modern JLC collection.
Best,
respo