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I like your classification a lot, Starman.
Jan 28, 2015,09:25 AM
MUT: Dressy / Master:Casual. I didn't think it this way.
No HAIRY wristshot available for the moment, but I will try to take some, next time.
Best,
Nicolas
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SIHH Jaeger Lecoultre 2015: New Master Control Black!
By: amanico : January 28th, 2015-00:01
The 2012 Master Control, in both steel and rose gold versions: The Cal 899: For those who want to learn more about the Master Control, here is the link on the review I wrote and put on line in 2012: jlc.watchprosite.com You won't be disoriented, here, as ...
Very close to perfection, IMO.
By: Tim_M : January 28th, 2015-04:56
Nicolas, Thank you for posting these shots of the new Master Control. Black perfects this watch in my eye. The corresponding black date disc keeps the coherence intact, but I agree that the polished frame around the aperture may be too overt. That quibble...
I too think they have a very good watch, here.
By: amanico : January 28th, 2015-06:17
And a kind of Swan Song for the Master Case... I would not be surprised that JLC fusions the biggest MUT case with the Master Line... In fact, I do hope that! Best, Nicolas
Excellent!
By: respo : January 28th, 2015-05:38
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 ter...
Somehow interesting.. How small changes can have a major effect..
By: hs111 : January 28th, 2015-07:38
.. on overall impression and appeal. Personally, I absolutely love the black dialled versions; to me they stand for dark strength, but still balance and attraction. Also - if one takes the 2012 editions shown in the first pics, I have the feeling, that th...
Now that is very interesting. I am very found of manual movements.
By: amanico : January 28th, 2015-07:59
And I am pretty curious to know how many of us would like to see an affordable manual ( new ) movement... Or a bit less afforadable than the already exiting movements, such as the 849, for example. The marketing says that 90 % of the clients are more into...
LOVE this piece...
By: watchme : January 28th, 2015-08:37
especially with the black date disc with white font...VERY clean! This was about the only model that didn't come in the Master Black offering. I'm glad JLC came around. I hope, like PP's Calatravas, that JLC will begin KEEPING certain "winners" in the cat...
To keep it in the catalog? That, I don't know.
By: amanico : January 28th, 2015-08:53
As you well know, Black versions always had a short life... Whiich, somehow, enhances their desirability. A nice offer, for sure. Best, and thanks for your feedback, Dean. Nicolas
Thumbs up for this black faced gem!
By: Starman : January 28th, 2015-09:22
Looks very nice to me, a typical everyday watch in my eyes. Thanks for posting these pictures, was waiting for that :-) Just one thing, I would like it to be a bit thicker, so not MUT size, but more Geo, so a bit more chunky like the Memovox. This would m...
I like your classification a lot, Starman.
By: amanico : January 28th, 2015-09:25
MUT: Dressy / Master:Casual. I didn't think it this way. No HAIRY wristshot available for the moment, but I will try to take some, next time. Best, Nicolas
Looks very nice!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 28th, 2015-10:23
I like that they match the date disc color with the dial! :) Q? Is the dial sun-burst like the silver dial or is it plain black? Hard to see in your shots. Best Blomman
OK, need to see this one in real...
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 29th, 2015-08:24
If too "plain" and flat I fear it would be a no go for me... If good, a plain modern black dial JLC is something I miss.... Best Blomman
Agree with this
By: sternalot : January 28th, 2015-17:10
The dial just pops in black.
These ain't no photos...
By: Ilja : January 28th, 2015-12:04
these are photrealistic renderings out of a CAD program. See the relict lines on lugs and the slightly visble lug that shoud be behind the strap? Ergo no photo but a rendering. Wonder how those illustrations can be labled as a hand taken photo. 'Nuff said...
Aaah, now I got your point. These are my pics, Ilja.
By: amanico : January 28th, 2015-12:07
But what made you think that is that the case was protected with plastic. I tried to remove most of the plastic, but I couldn't remove all... You see? What you see is not necessarily what you think. ;) Or, if you prefer Magritte in the text: " This is not...
too lazy
By: Ilja : January 28th, 2015-12:34
to prepare the model for a premiere... ok I see. :D I.
hmmm
By: tinker2 : January 29th, 2015-06:35
Might be my next watch! Have been rather underwhelmed with the other offerings this year, and my old eyes can't deal with the lack of contrast on the steel Geophysic.....
hope so
By: tinker2 : January 29th, 2015-13:36
But sadly, I must say I have not loved many of the new pieces. In fact, I find the "meteorite" line almost a parody. A gimmick, unworthy of the manufacture. But it's all a matter of taste!
amazing what a dial change can do...
By: ocwatching : January 30th, 2015-09:40
the addition of black dial makes a dressy watch more utilitarian...and a bolder statement indeed.. on first glance, the I thought it was a new case with a new bezel.. the RG bezel to me was always a bit bloated.. on the black dial..it looks great..nice up...
Mmmmmm....
By: Master75 : February 1st, 2015-11:22
I don't like all the MC with black dial