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6 June 2018, 09:14 AM | #1 |
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JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual STAINLESS STEEL
Thoughts? Lusting after this to add to the collection!! The silver dial
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Was also considering IWC before, but think the JLC is in a different league. |
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I've owned a JLC MUT SS Silver Dial PC (quite the mouthful) for the past year and could not be happier! For a long while, I did not wear the watch outside of oxford shirts given its formality on a black strap.
However, the watch has come to life in more casual situations when paired with a blue strap. It is now one of my daily drivers and worn every other day as intended to be as a steel watch! Granted, I do occasionally wear the Seiko SKX007 if I'd need a watch. Let me know if you guys have any Qs about the perpetual. My personal preference has always been about the understated things (not just for watches). If I ever acquire a Rolex, it'd be a 39mm Oyster Perpetual or a 36mm Explorer (hopefully with an updated bracelet). I've been eyeing the Tudor BB fifty eight, but will have to mull it over for a while. |
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Thanks jh8cw! I was thinking if I do get it, to get a navy strap so it would go with everything as opposed to switching black and brown around.
Tried it on again today... bea-uti-ful! https://i.imgur.com/hGFmCWX.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JLhXSDp.jpg Thought i'd try the gold aswell while I was there :) https://i.imgur.com/G5bRCfj.jpg |
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Thanks jh8cw! I was thinking if I do get it, to get a navy strap so it would go with everything as opposed to switching black and brown around.
Tried it on again today... bea-uti-ful! Thought i'd try the gold aswell while I was there :) |
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Those look great on you. Funny, I actually tried on the rose gold version of that at my AD today, too. Looks fantastic. I think you can rock either one and make it look good on you. However, steel definitely flies under the radar more.
I think the steel version can be more versatile with formal or casual attire. In addition to the silver dial, steel case, and blued hands and sky/moon complication, you can swap out the strap to brown leather and make it look even more casual and fit with your attire if you wear brown shoes, belts, etc. Or you can switch it out a blue strap and still make it work. |
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Pros: 1. Understated (however, some Dr. Strange fans may recognize the watch). 2. Extremely clean dial; thin; symmetrical except for the year window at 7PM. 3. Made of steel. Built for everyday wear. 4. Value. Even Ben Clymer initially chimed in on the value of the stainless steel versions of this watch before it was swept under the rugs in Hodinkee. 5. Kurt Klaus PC module allows for easy setting of date, synchronized with month/year/moonphase. (Drawback: cannot quick-set between 9PM to 4AM without damaging complication). 6. Thin (9.2mm), Size: 39mm (and the case, as you have observed still has some elaborate curvature; I'm surprised JLC does not employ this case to other watch models). Cons: 1. Servicing fee is likely to be north of 1K in 5-7 years. 2. Price retention. On the second market, JLC MUT PC SS is between 12-14K. (Perhaps Richemont should buy up some of the 2nd market black dial SS PCs, since they're already doing so with Cartier, etc) 3. Strap options are limited to very thin (2mm) straps; Ordered my strap via Camille Fournet ~300 USD). JLC only offers the brown alternative. 4. Movement finishing is a bit industrial and is simply not up to par with the astounding complication. My TLDR impression. The JLC SS MUT PC is the watch that brought me into horology. I adore the PC complication, the idea that analog cogs are designed with the precision to model the right second, minute, hour, date, month, year, and moon phase simultaneously is an elaborate solution to a person-centric horological problem. My serious alternative to this watch was: A. Lange Saxonia 37 mm. My love of the complication won out over simplicity and finishing (as well as the case being steel). |
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Also, here is the watch in blue strap again to sway you about its 'casual' look. |
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Also, one can easily perceive that the main reason why Dr. Strange cared a great deal about this watch is because it was a gift from his beloved! I was first smitten by the watch when it was first released in 2013 (and I remember distinctly not liking the idea of liking a watch this much). I'm sure we all have our gateway luxury watches! Regardless, I agree with you about product placements being a way to expose the watch to the masses in an effective manner (as long as the placement doesn't ruin the plot/pacing of the movie). Most memorable watch scene for me is Pulp Fiction- Lancet WWI trench watch! |
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I've considered IWC before also, I just have not come across one yet that overly impresses me. I do however like their line of pilot's watches, just not enough to buy one yet.
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It's a really nice watch! Because of the size and how thin it is, I dont know what watch comes close. |
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I got mine in January. I love the watch; it’s great with a suit or with a pair of jeans. I softened the look a bit by buying a dark brown strap for it. I would imagine blue would look great too.
You should know that the silver hour and minute hands on the silver dial present a legibility issue. Other than that, though, I’ve enjoyed mine very much.
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Nice looking watches. Is the second hand painted blue or blue heated? I know the Reversos has blue heated hands.
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Yes; the second hand is blue heated. Very striking!
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Don’t wait for it. Just get it.
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