Why are JLC market values so low?

[HenryThe4th]

The servicing costs anywhere from like 2000-6000 for servicing the watch

[sambb]

i had a master control moon phase, - i thought id like it as a dress watch, but never really felt anything. sold it. i think that JLC has its place, and id like to get the perpetual one day/

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Originally Posted by jw0n

Do not think the colour will change -- in fact, have heard that they might make a monoface tribute with that ice blue.

That would be a phenomenal decision if so. Much more interesting dial than the blue Tribute Duoface in regular production.

[fatcows7]

Originally Posted by sambb

i had a master control moon phase, - i thought id like it as a dress watch, but never really felt anything. sold it. i think that JLC has its place, and id like to get the perpetual one day/

same - i want a perpeutal but wish they did one in blue...

[stockjock1975]

Originally Posted by IGY

I had been interested to get a Rolex Explorer 1 36mm. But then my nearest Rolex AD clearly wasn't interested in selling me that watch unless I bribed them or bought stuff I didn't want.

Then I discovered this watch. Neither Rolex nor the AD got any money from me, but I did get an interesting, relatively unflashy watch with 3-6-9-12 dial and sensible size (38.5mm). I also got a loop with the beautiful collectors box which has come in handy!

I own this same model and it’s a spectacular piece! One of my favs in the collection!


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Originally Posted by fatcows7

same - i want a perpeutal but wish they did one in blue...

Does it have to be new? The older Master Control perpetual 140.6.80 is available with platinum hardware and a navy blue dial.

[fatcows7]

Originally Posted by break

Does it have to be new? The older Master Control perpetual 140.6.80 is available with platinum hardware and a navy blue dial.

let me check this out!

[StanCho]

Finally got this beaty... all I can say is wow.

[FrugalGreubel]

Originally Posted by StanCho

Finally got this beaty... all I can say is wow.

Love that watch. I had one myself up until a little while ago. I sadly had to let it go to help fund some future purchases.

Congrats. It’s a beauty.

[StanCho]

Thank you, indeed it is. It is or should be a keeper :)

[1William]

Congratulations.

[StanCho]

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thank you. :)

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by StanCho

Finally got this beaty... all I can say is wow.

Congrats! This is such a gorgeous piece.

[StanCho]

The closer I look, the better it gets. :)

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by StanCho

The closer I look, the better it gets. :)

Great pic. I bet those faceted indices really twinkle in the light

[GK12345EMAIL]

Originally Posted by GK12345EMAIL

Not yet

In the US, I was told delivery Jan ‘24 or maybe a few months later

Re: Reverso SS Chronograph

Just got a call/email that delivery is in mid 2024, and they want the full deposit now.

I will pass on this, with the price increase and full payment 8-9 months in advance.

[FrugalGreubel]

Originally Posted by GK12345EMAIL

Re: Reverso SS Chronograph

Just got a call/email that delivery is in mid 2024, and they want the full deposit now.

I will pass on this, with the price increase and full payment 8-9 months in advance.

I don’t blame you at all. That’s a ridiculous ask for a brand that isn’t even doing well.

At this point I’m fed up with JLC.

I had the red burgundy reverso but sold it to fund something else. I was planning on getting either the reverse Chronograph or the red lacquer reverso with the gold case next year but the prices are just stupid. There’s just no value there at the retail asking price. I don’t know what their thought process is. Even before the slow down in the watch market JLCs weren’t even holding their value. I can’t speak for everyone but they probably lost me as a customer. Both of the watches I was interested in are around 25K. At that price I just rather get something else.

[njlam]

The inability to access Rolex has me researching other brands and I think the JLC Reverso is in my future.

The model I like seems to be discontinued. Any ideas on where to best source the Q2718410?

[daveo5]

My 1947 JLC, 18 K Y.G., original except the winding stem and crown.


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[kaiserphoenix]

Originally Posted by Mk2rick

Similar to what others have shared here, i too can confirm that Singapore boutique requires a 30% down payment (thats SGD 9k).

The interesting point to add is that the final price you pay for the watch is dependent on the MSRP of the chrono at the time of collection, which is now as far as 2026-2027. Given how JLC has increased prices this year (some examples +20% this year alone!), i am worried , if they increase prices of (conservatively) 5-10% a year, how much will that chrono cost in 2026-2027.

Exactly, this is what I’ve been saying. Pretty much all brands will require you to pay landing price.

[kaiserphoenix]

Originally Posted by IGY

I had been interested to get a Rolex Explorer 1 36mm. But then my nearest Rolex AD clearly wasn't interested in selling me that watch unless I bribed them or bought stuff I didn't want.

Then I discovered this watch. Neither Rolex nor the AD got any money from me, but I did get an interesting, relatively unflashy watch with 3-6-9-12 dial and sensible size (38.5mm). I also got a loop with the beautiful collectors box which has come in handy!

Stunning watch. If only it had 20mm lugs and normal colour lume, it would have been perfect (for me)!

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by EEpro

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hahahah

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by EEpro

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Sad truth


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[ThatOtherGuy7]

I’m seriously considering a Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar. They’ve bumped up their pricing and expecting it to go up come January. It’s too expensive IMO for what it is. Where can I a get a gently used one at an acceptable price?

[yetione]

Originally Posted by HenryThe4th

The servicing costs anywhere from like 2000-6000 for servicing the watch

Seriously? That's rediculous

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by HenryThe4th

The servicing costs anywhere from like 2000-6000 for servicing the watch

Which models cost 6K to service? JLC actually makes some very high-end complications so this may be true.

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Prices are what prices are. All i know is I LOVE JLC!!

VERY nice color combination, can we get the model and color info?

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Originally Posted by seabreeze

VERY nice color combination, can we get the model and color info?

The watch is JLC Geophysic 1958, LE of 800.

[subprimero]

JLC makes mostly dress/business watches and not hyped sports pieces.
The US service center has mixed reviews. I was actually encouraged to discover that even recent complicated pieces are returned to Switzerland for a full service. I also have heard that service can be expensive.

[Justindo]

JLC makes high quality, conservative watches that have no hype, and so resale is average. In my opinion, JLC has been a great value in steel (gold on the secondary market), but their recent price increases have been too much too fast, even though I think they're now appropriately priced. Still, it's hard to stomach a 40% increase for some models in a year or so period. Their Texas service center is abysmal, but their Swiss service center (finally) fixed Texas' mistakes for the original reasonable service price. JLC make some amazing pieces, but their normal offerings haven't changed much in years, so it is difficult to stomach the current list prices.