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27 July 2020, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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New Jaeger-Lecoultre Master Control Calendar
Does anyone have experience with this piece? I always respect this brand but don't own any today. Wondering how reliable it is as a brand. I think they have 8 years warranty now which helps to build more confidence
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27 July 2020, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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I have the prior generation and it’s awesome. I believe this one has the new movement with a longer power reserve. I can only imagine it being better. Congrats in advance.
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27 July 2020, 03:35 PM | #3 |
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Thanks. I haven't decided if I would purchase it yet. From an AD do you ask for discount on JLC usually?
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27 July 2020, 07:00 PM | #4 |
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Yeah. You could easily ask for a 10-20% discount.
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27 July 2020, 07:29 PM | #5 |
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JLC are dynamite watches. One point to note from my experience: the type of steel mine were made from was more malleable than one might expect. No issue if you're not the sort who knocks watches around, but just something to watch for if changes straps, etc.
This new model you're looking at is really cool, I think. A proper, traditional triple-date moon phase. |
28 July 2020, 01:07 AM | #6 |
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I also had the previous generation and traded it for a perpetual calendar. Great piece, but make sure you see it before buying. The previous model in SS was difficult to read because of lack of contrast between the hands and the dial. As stated above discounts from AD run 10-20%.
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28 July 2020, 02:54 AM | #7 | |
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Agree totally with the way it’s hard to read due to the lack of contrast on the SS piece. Hence I went with the meteorite.
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28 July 2020, 11:46 AM | #8 |
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I had this version years ago and regret selling it. Just may have to pick up another.
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28 July 2020, 12:43 PM | #9 | |
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Agree with this.
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I currently own a JLC Reverso Duo, which I adore. The AD offered over 20% off. I told him to hold it while I thought about it, went out to lunch with my wife, went back and bought it. Have owned it for a few years, problem free. |
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28 July 2020, 12:45 PM | #10 |
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One last thought. Unless you wear it everyday, it is a bit of a pain to set day, date, etc.
But if you like it, it is a beautiful watch. |
30 July 2020, 09:41 PM | #11 |
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I have jlc master compressor and I can definitely say their quality and reliability is even higher than Rolex. Their new master control line is getting better and more consistent
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2 August 2020, 08:41 AM | #12 |
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JLC knocked it out of the park with the offerings this year. I love the new 8 year warranty and would not think twice about the purchase of either the calendar or the chrono from the new Master lineup.
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2 August 2020, 02:35 PM | #13 |
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I have two JLC watches - Master Compressor and Master Control Date. Love both of them. Both keep really good time and are incredible watches. I have a perpetual calendar lined up for one of my next watches.
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2 August 2020, 05:34 PM | #14 |
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I love this piece. If I was in the market for a dressy watch I’d have that in a minute.
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