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Paracentesis · 12 February 2011, 04:24 AM

OK, so this week I have been looking at J-LCs, One of the best watch brands available, IMHO. I've ruled out the Master Calendar on the basis that it's a bit too "thick" for my taste, sitting very high off the wrist, it need to be adjusted every non-31-day month, plus I already have a triple-date moonphase watch.

The Reverso is a classic which I might explore in the future. But the J-LC I really like is the Master Reserve de Marche. It's nice and understated at 37mm, I love the Dauphine hands, and the finish on the movement is stunning.

Any owners? Any issues? Any discount guidelines?

TIA,

Mosco · 12 February 2011, 05:33 AM

What is the other triple-date Moonphase you have?

dddrees · 12 February 2011, 07:17 AM

I don't own this one, but I do own 2 JLCs currently to include the Master Calendar and I think like you said that they are one of the best.

Nice choice.

WatchTimes · 12 February 2011, 07:36 AM

I just am not a fan of the date indicator...
I know a window would look bad on it but
I still dont care for that small wheel or where the
date is on the outside of the dial with the hand indicator.

Hey Im picky....

dddrees · 12 February 2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

I just am not a fan of the date indicator...
I know a window would look bad on it but
I still dont care for that small wheel or where the
date is on the outside of the dial with the hand indicator.

Hey Im picky....

Yeah I get that, but hey thats why there are plenty of choices to be found. Different strokes for different folks.

Cru Jones · 12 February 2011, 08:16 AM

very nice.....although, i'm not convinced that a power reserve of just 40 hours is something to boast about on the dial....

is the bottom dial for the seconds hand?

Aivas47a · 12 February 2011, 08:18 AM

I had this watch in rose gold for a time and loved it ... only gave it up in trade for my patek annual calendar.

JLC is a wonderful watchmaker and the best value of all fine watch brands IMO. I personally like the dial indicator for dates -- it's a more classic look to me -- as well as the power reserve indicator. It's not a matter of "boasting" about the 40 hour reserve, it's just very handy to know how much reserve you have available.

The watch is highly readable and mine was extremely accurate, as JLC's well crafted and tested movements usually are. I don't think you'll regret this purchase.

I love my PP but I wish I still had the Reserve de Marche too.

Paracentesis · 12 February 2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

What is the other triple-date Moonphase you have?

Hi Greg,

It's a 5146.

Best regards,

James

Paracentesis · 13 February 2011, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aivas47a

I had this watch in rose gold for a time and loved it ... only gave it up in trade for my patek annual calendar.

JLC is a wonderful watchmaker and the best value of all fine watch brands IMO. I personally like the dial indicator for dates -- it's a more classic look to me -- as well as the power reserve indicator. It's not a matter of "boasting" about the 40 hour reserve, it's just very handy to know how much reserve you have available.

The watch is highly readable and mine was extremely accurate, as JLC's well crafted and tested movements usually are. I don't think you'll regret this purchase.

I love my PP but I wish I still had the Reserve de Marche too.

All good news. Looks like we have very similar taste!

Mockingbird · 13 February 2011, 03:46 AM

For some reason my computer has decided to hate TRF for the past few months so I'm just seeing this now. I've had my RDM for a few months now and it's quickly become my favorite watch. PM me for any more details as typing from an iPhone is quite tedious.

WatchTimes · 13 February 2011, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

For some reason my computer has decided to hate TRF for the past few months so I'm just seeing this now. I've had my RDM for a few months now and it's quickly become my favorite watch. PM me for any more details as typing from an iPhone is quite tedious.

???

The post is just from Yesterday.

Also TRF Mods seem to have the site running GREAT the past few days!!

Paracentesis · 13 February 2011, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

For some reason my computer has decided to hate TRF for the past few months so I'm just seeing this now. I've had my RDM for a few months now and it's quickly become my favorite watch. PM me for any more details as typing from an iPhone is quite tedious.

Hi Charlie,

Well, you are another guy with similar taste, as I recall!

Regards,

James

kilyung · 13 February 2011, 02:34 PM

Tried on the RDM and it's a great piece but I wanted a GMT function so I got the Hometime instead. JLC makes great watches.

Paracentesis · 15 February 2011, 10:02 AM

OK, so as luck would have it, Greg (Mosco) has a beautiful example of the JLC RDM. Freshly-serviced, just under 3 years old, and a really nice deal. Money is on its way, and I can hardly wait to wear this stunning watch.

Nice one, Greg!

belk7 · 15 February 2011, 11:35 AM

JLC makes wonderful watches, the RDM is a terrific model, and Greg is an absolute top-notch seller. Sounds like things lined up very nicely, indeed. Congratulations.

Paracentesis · 18 February 2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belk7

JLC makes wonderful watches, the RDM is a terrific model, and Greg is an absolute top-notch seller. Sounds like things lined up very nicely, indeed. Congratulations.

Thanks. I'm feeling very pleased.

WatchTimes · 18 February 2011, 09:31 AM

Beautiful!!!

Congrats....

The JLC grail for me right now would be
the Navy Seal LE Diver Alarm with yellow on it...

dddrees · 18 February 2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Thanks. I'm feeling very pleased.

Thats another beauty as well. Congrats

12 February 2011, 04:24 AM	#1
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	J-LC again - Master Reserve de Marche OK, so this week I have been looking at J-LCs, One of the best watch brands available, IMHO. I've ruled out the Master Calendar on the basis that it's a bit too "thick" for my taste, sitting very high off the wrist, it need to be adjusted every non-31-day month, plus I already have a triple-date moonphase watch. The Reverso is a classic which I might explore in the future. But the J-LC I really like is the Master Reserve de Marche. It's nice and understated at 37mm, I love the Dauphine hands, and the finish on the movement is stunning. Any owners? Any issues? Any discount guidelines? TIA,

12 February 2011, 05:33 AM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	What is the other triple-date Moonphase you have? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

12 February 2011, 07:17 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I don't own this one, but I do own 2 JLCs currently to include the Master Calendar and I think like you said that they are one of the best. Nice choice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 February 2011, 07:36 AM	#4
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,588	I just am not a fan of the date indicator... I know a window would look bad on it but I still dont care for that small wheel or where the date is on the outside of the dial with the hand indicator. Hey Im picky.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

18 February 2011, 09:31 AM	#17
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,588	Beautiful!!! Congrats.... The JLC grail for me right now would be the Navy Seal LE Diver Alarm with yellow on it... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

12 February 2011, 08:16 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,656	very nice.....although, i'm not convinced that a power reserve of just 40 hours is something to boast about on the dial.... is the bottom dial for the seconds hand?

12 February 2011, 08:18 AM	#7
Aivas47a Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Dallas Watch: Love them all Posts: 225	I had this watch in rose gold for a time and loved it ... only gave it up in trade for my patek annual calendar. JLC is a wonderful watchmaker and the best value of all fine watch brands IMO. I personally like the dial indicator for dates -- it's a more classic look to me -- as well as the power reserve indicator. It's not a matter of "boasting" about the 40 hour reserve, it's just very handy to know how much reserve you have available. The watch is highly readable and mine was extremely accurate, as JLC's well crafted and tested movements usually are. I don't think you'll regret this purchase. I love my PP but I wish I still had the Reserve de Marche too.

13 February 2011, 03:46 AM	#10
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	For some reason my computer has decided to hate TRF for the past few months so I'm just seeing this now. I've had my RDM for a few months now and it's quickly become my favorite watch. PM me for any more details as typing from an iPhone is quite tedious.

13 February 2011, 02:34 PM	#13
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Tried on the RDM and it's a great piece but I wanted a GMT function so I got the Hometime instead. JLC makes great watches.

15 February 2011, 10:02 AM	#14
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	OK, so as luck would have it, Greg (Mosco) has a beautiful example of the JLC RDM. Freshly-serviced, just under 3 years old, and a really nice deal. Money is on its way, and I can hardly wait to wear this stunning watch. Nice one, Greg!

15 February 2011, 11:35 AM	#15
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	JLC makes wonderful watches, the RDM is a terrific model, and Greg is an absolute top-notch seller. Sounds like things lined up very nicely, indeed. Congratulations.

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