JLC or Glashutte Original?

[MKIVdan]

I currently own a JLC ultra thin moon, but find myself looking at the GO panomatic lunar more and more.

Not sure what to do, When i got the JLC I absolutely loved it.

But what do you guys think I should do?

Get rid of the JLC for the GO?

Borrowed photos below.

[ansharma]

Keep the JLC and save for the other. Both are great pieces and different enough to own together.

[CWIN]

Whatever you do, I'd keep the JLC.

[Presa canary]

What Chris said ^^^^^

[B. Doggy]

JLC all day long. The GO is pretty sweet as well though.

[jhcam8]

I bought that GO and ended up selling it - hard to tell the time and it felt too thick for the diameter. If you can try one on, do so. Good luck.

[MKIVdan]

Thanks guys, I may need to wear the JLC more to see if I still love the thing.

[G8RDPM]

I thought I wanted the JLC Master Calendar. Great respect for the brand and it looks amazing in pics. My 50 year old eyes did not appreciate it in person.

Went to a few GO places to look at the White Panomatic Lunar. Only the dark face was available.
I liked it,but I have enough dark watches.

Have you tried them on?

No wrong answer here!

[lorsban]

Is normally vote JLC but I just love how that Glashutte looks. Either would be good I suppose. But the JLC might be cheaper in the long run due to simpler movement to service.

[Hank]

I recently had a similar predicament. I was torn between JLC MUT Moon and GO PML. In the end, I decided to get both. However, I chose Master Memovox instead of the MUT Moon as I wanted something more versatile and masculine. IMHO, the GO PML is definitely better that the MUT Moon. I strongly advise that you try it on first as some may find the deployant clasp to be uncomfortable.

[MKIVdan]

Thanks for the input, I have tried on the GO PML and its thicker than I really would like a watch to be and the deployant clasp didnt bother me, but it was a good looking piece.

Hank, I love how the JLC wears. Its very comfy and at first when I bought the JLC I was torn between the JLC MUT and the GO PML but ultimately went for the JLC.

[adamlea]

Flip it for the GO.

[Soleless Shoes]

I prefer the GO as well.

[MKIVdan]

Well, Many mixed opinions.... I ended up putting the JLC up for sale. Lets see where this goes!

[MrJ320]

Both are beautiful watches, but I do love the symmetry of the MUT Moon.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by CWIN

Whatever you do, I'd keep the JLC.

Didn't you flip a MUT moon Chris?

I do like the GO btw. Tried on the MUT moon recently and while it was elegant, I have no need for a dress piece at this time.

[CWIN]

Originally Posted by tjspark

Didn't you flip a MUT moon Chris?

I do like the GO btw. Tried on the MUT moon recently and while it was elegant, I have no need for a dress piece at this time.

Haha it was a Master Calendar and yes I traded it towards my AP. It was a little too dressy for me after all. Though I very much like GO, I wouldn't trade a MUT Moon for one.

[MKIVdan]

Originally Posted by CWIN

Haha it was a Master Calendar and yes I traded it towards my AP. It was a little too dressy for me after all. Though I very much like GO, I wouldn't trade a MUT Moon for one.

MUT was a fantastic watch for me for the last year or so, But i find it sitting in the safe quite often as I wear my Rolex Day Date or the 1675GMT most of the time.

I do dress up for work but at age 27, i feel like the MUT is too old manish for me.

[CWIN]

Originally Posted by MKIVdan

MUT was a fantastic watch for me for the last year or so, But i find it sitting in the safe quite often as I wear my Rolex Day Date or the 1675GMT most of the time.



I do dress up for work but at age 27, i feel like the MUT is too old manish for me.

I know exactly what you mean. I wore it often at first but found it getting less and less wrist time. Traded it with no regrets. I am however contemplating another JLC at some point. Something on the sportier side. The Memovox is currently the front runner followed by the Geophysic or Master Control.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by CWIN

Haha it was a Master Calendar and yes I traded it towards my AP. It was a little too dressy for me after all. Though I very much like GO, I wouldn't trade a MUT Moon for one.

Ahh the master calendar Sorry didn't mean to cal you out

[CWIN]

Originally Posted by tjspark

Ahh the master calendar Sorry didn't mean to cal you out

No worries Tom! I do crazy stuff!

[asadtiger]

while the JLC is a wonderful watch, I dont think it has anything outstanding about it..it is a simple nice watch, but not truly iconic like the GO PML...I think the GO PML is truly representative of a different Glashutte aesthetic and is just a much more appealing and outstanding watch I would flip it, I mean to vote ;)

[MKIVdan]

Originally Posted by CWIN

I know exactly what you mean. I wore it often at first but found it getting less and less wrist time. Traded it with no regrets. I am however contemplating another JLC at some point. Something on the sportier side. The Memovox is currently the front runner followed by the Geophysic or Master Control.

Memovox is great, I think I will be back to JLC as well but going the sporty route.... Possibly the master compressor chrono for me.

I like the Geophysic, but could you live with the Faux patina on the hands?

[CWIN]

Originally Posted by MKIVdan

Memovox is great, I think I will be back to JLC as well but going the sporty route.... Possibly the master compressor chrono for me.
I like the Geophysic, but could you live with the Faux patina on the hands?

The faux patina hands are what's stopping me from seriously chasing the Geophysic. Otherwise I love that piece. Most likely it's going to be the Memovox for me. I love JLC's more modern pieces but most of them are too big to accommodate my wrist.

I saw that you posted your MUT Moon for sale. The PanoLunar is a great watch and I'm sure you're going to love it. The fit and finish on GO is stellar

[jlc123]

Both are awesome watches, but I'm pretty sure the PML is tremendously thick (I don't know if that's a problem for you). It really depends which design you prefer though as they are very different.

[MKIVdan]

Originally Posted by jlc123

Both are awesome watches, but I'm pretty sure the PML is tremendously thick (I don't know if that's a problem for you). It really depends which design you prefer though as they are very different.

The thickness of the watch did bother me at one point, but after having an omega 8500 planet ocean, other watches don't really seem that thick anymore.

[MKIVdan]

Originally Posted by CWIN

The faux patina hands are what's stopping me from seriously chasing the Geophysic. Otherwise I love that piece. Most likely it's going to be the Memovox for me. I love JLC's more modern pieces but most of them are too big to accommodate my wrist.

I saw that you posted your MUT Moon for sale. The PanoLunar is a great watch and I'm sure you're going to love it. The fit and finish on GO is stellar

You're getting me excited Chris! Im excited for the PML.

I am 100% on board with you regarding the Geophysic, I loved the write up and review of it on Hodinkee until I saw the Faux patina... Im sure that turned away most people from that watch.

[jlc123]

Originally Posted by MKIVdan

The thickness of the watch did bother me at one point, but after having an omega 8500 planet ocean, other watches don't really seem that thick anymore.

Haha, I've owned 2 POs (still have one) so thickness doesn't bother me either. Since you don't mind the thickness I'd go PML, it's gorgeous and more interesting.

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[MKIVdan]

Originally Posted by jlc123

Haha, I've owned 2 POs (still have one) so thickness doesn't bother me either. Since you don't mind the thickness I'd go PML, it's gorgeous and more interesting.

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Very nice! 2500 or 8500? I also got rid of the 8500 as that sat in the safe for months at a time as well.

[jlc123]

Originally Posted by MKIVdan

Very nice! 2500 or 8500? I also got rid of the 8500 as that sat in the safe for months at a time as well.

8500 SS (still have it) and 8500 Ti

EDIT: I see you're interested in the JLC MCC(2), that's also on my list of potential purchases