Is JLC a “must have” in your collection?

[Power Play]

Originally Posted by JLC71

I have this to wear with a suit occasionally. A nice well made dressy watch. Great value, too.

I've got that watch as well. Really love to wear it when going slightly dressy.

Absolutely love the JLC history and the subtle class of the watch and much of their line.

Also love that they are a relatively obscure brand; someone who wears JLC likely has more than a passing interest in timekeeping!

[Vaxe]

I think JLCs are well made mechanically, but lazily decorated until you get into the upper $40K+ range - in which there are better options.

Compare a $15K Lange to a $15K JLC and you'll see how unimpressive the latter is.

That being said, I think a Reverso is a must have based on design alone.
I chose the Calendar as I enjoy the sapphire cashback, though the 1931 Tribute is a much sleeker piece.

[Snow-Dweller]

I have come to the conclusion that I'm only interested in independents. To me this means Rolex, AP, and PP.

I keep trying (and failing) to like the PP sport models. I've been and done AP....thoroughly enjoyed them, but they were flipped and I came back to Rolex in a PM way.

[belligero]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I have come to the conclusion that I'm only interested in independents. To me this means Rolex, AP, and PP.

I keep trying (and failing) to like the PP sport models. I've been and done AP....thoroughly enjoyed them, but they were flipped and I came back to Rolex in a PM way.

Sounds pretty reasonable to me. I'd add Nomos, and swap Journe in place of Patek (or at least modern Patek), but the principle is definitely sound.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by belligero

Sounds pretty reasonable to me. I'd add Nomos, and swap Journe in place of Patek (or at least modern Patek), but the principle is definitely sound.

I appreciate what you're saying, but I never wear a suit....dress watches simply don't interest me.

[El-Duderino]

It is now!


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[Pcurtin8]

The dial Feels a little larger than I like, but think I'll get used to it.

[SingaporeSub88]

I absolutely love my JLC MUT! Lovely dress watch and reasonably priced

[vman]

Originally Posted by RUK

You will need a very large watch box if you go down the track of must haves.
JLC is a very well respected brand for good reason. They were great value for money till the recent circa 20% price hike.

They make sense in the 5-10k range but anything over your going to ALS/Patek/AP range and they can't match the finishing of those brands.

Can't go wrong with a 5-6k Reverso or Master

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+1

While I love my JLC, the finishing can be better. And yes, Reverso is iconic. Get it.

[locutus49]

I never dress up much, so dress watches are not for me.

[Summer Hills]

I WANT! Memovox no date.
If anyone knows one available, please let me know. Thank you~

[conkers]

Originally Posted by Summer Hills

I WANT! Memovox no date.
If anyone knows one available, please let me know. Thank you~

Tough to find - there's a black dial no date RG one on sale in the UK at the moment I believe.

[AMCK87]

Great company and great watches, I've wanted the Reverso for years and yet I've bought a dozen or so watches in the timeframe, none of which have been JLC. Maybe one day when I'm a grown-up they will be irresistible but for now prefer others.

[chuey38]

just took the plunge with my first jlc.

reverso is defo on the radar at some future point, but first up went for steel sport with the master compressor chronograph 2.

had briefly considered the ceramic pieces, but too large for me at 46mm

so far so good. :-)

[donut]

Not a 'must have' but absolutely 'nice' to own one or more in the collection.

[ThomG]

Originally Posted by lapince

NO watch for me is a must have, you need to get what you really want and will wear, not something you think is a must have for a good collection, a good collection is watches you love and enjoy wearing, period...

This... but do I really appreciate what JLC has to offer? I most certainly do appreciate JLC timepieces!

[incontrol]

I have two that I really like, but I am not wearing them much now. I have too many others that are taking all the wrist time, like my Patek Philippe watches.

They are great watches, however.


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[Le Chef]

Yes: apart from being a leading producer of some amazing well finished movements with nice anglage and Geneva Wave finishing - Duometre, Gyrotoubillon, Hybris Mechanica - you also have an iconic line with the Reverso.

If you could only have 3 watches you would be hard pushed to do better without spending a lot more money than a Reverso, Speedmaster Pro, and a Sub.

[benlee]

Very nice JLC pics here. JLC is a very respectable watchhouse. If they had better marketing, their watches will probably be a lot more desirable / popular. I feel they are often under-rated.

Here's my new JLC Duometre in WG :cheer:

[naci56]

[yachty 1]

Extreme lab 2

[capote]

Originally Posted by naci56

Amazing!

[IGotId]

I have two, a Reverso ultrathin duo bleu & a Tribute to Deep Sea vintage chronograph. Love them both!

[rouxeny]

The Geophysic True Seconds looks pretty nice. I think it compares with a DJ.

[erhein]

I innherited the Atmos from an aunt. Then I read some nice things about the brand and got the Master Compressor Geographic. Got the Reverso a couple of weeks ago. I think this probably completes my collection of JLC. I don't know if they are a "must have", but the more I have learned about the brand and its history, the more I enjoy them.