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Old 20 January 2018, 08:23 AM   #1
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Which JLC dress watch?

I'm still in the market for a dress watch to go along with my SD4K and DJ. I have narrowed it down to a few JLC watches. Thinking about the Master Control Date or the Reverso Duoface (either medium or large). I do have a skinny wrist at 6.4" at most. Wanted some opinions on which one of these is best...

Master Control Date:


Reverso Classic Duoface Large:


Reverso Classic Duoface Large and Medium:


Thanks for any advice!
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Old 20 January 2018, 08:36 AM   #2
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Reverso medium.
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Old 20 January 2018, 08:40 AM   #3
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Master Control Date. The other two, IMHO, do not suit look right on your wrist.
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Old 20 January 2018, 08:42 AM   #4
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Reverso medium or a Patek 5196G or Lange Saxonia Thin

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Old 20 January 2018, 08:53 AM   #5
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not sure if the medium replaces the grande taille...but given ur 6.4" wrist, i'd recommend looking into the GT.
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Old 20 January 2018, 08:53 AM   #6
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Reverso medium or a Patek 5196G or Lange Saxonia Thin

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I love the Lange Saxonia, and was under consideration. Ultimately, it is a bit out of reach for now due to budget reasons.
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Old 20 January 2018, 08:54 AM   #7
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Reverso Medium looks like a good dress watch fit on your wrist. Iconic, unique, and you get 2 for 1 dials in that piece...and just plain fun flipping the face back and forth.


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Old 20 January 2018, 09:32 AM   #8
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< 55 yrs old MCD
> 55 yrs old Reverso Classic Duoface

>55 yrs See Opthalmologist first check eyesight for Astigmatism, Hypermetropia (farsightedness) & Cataract

If You do ---> Reverso Large
If you dont ---> Reverso Medium
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Old 20 January 2018, 10:32 AM   #9
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< 55 yrs old MCD
> 55 yrs old Reverso Classic Duoface

>55 yrs See Opthalmologist first check eyesight for Astigmatism, Hypermetropia (farsightedness) & Cataract

If You do ---> Reverso Large
If you dont ---> Reverso Medium
Lol

I’d go mcd, black dial but silver may be more versatile
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Old 20 January 2018, 11:46 AM   #10
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Reverso medium. MCD is a great watch but the Reverso ticks the dress box with a bold checkmark.
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Old 20 January 2018, 12:33 PM   #11
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Duoface Large
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Old 20 January 2018, 12:44 PM   #12
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Reverso is a must for a first/only JLC.


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Old 20 January 2018, 01:33 PM   #13
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Either reverso. Maybe the medium
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Old 20 January 2018, 03:23 PM   #14
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Sorry attaching pics again...

Master Control:


Reverso Large:


Reverso Large and Medium:
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Old 20 January 2018, 03:38 PM   #15
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Medium on your wrist, IMO.


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Old 20 January 2018, 04:07 PM   #16
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You can pull off either. Your call
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Old 20 January 2018, 05:34 PM   #17
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Also take a look at the 85the Tribute Edition. It is a tad smaller than the Large, and it also comes with a nice touch of blue. But yeah, to paraphrase WatchSnob, the MCD is a bit "too state school" ;-)
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Old 21 January 2018, 12:29 AM   #18
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Check out the Reverso Tribute small seconds. It’s on the website, not released yet. Blue dial and Casa strap. Looks quite sharp.

Otherwise, the MUT moon is one of my favs too.
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Old 21 January 2018, 01:25 AM   #19
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Medium small seconds all day long
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Old 21 January 2018, 05:20 AM   #20
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There is no best. Of the two, I would opt for the Master Control Date. While I like the Reverso models, I find they don't sit well on my wrist. Would you consider a Master Ultra Thin model? I think it is the nicest JLC case shape for a dress watch.
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Old 21 January 2018, 08:03 AM   #21
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Old 21 January 2018, 10:12 AM   #22
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Master Control for me as well....that silver dial is just pure class.
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Old 21 January 2018, 11:16 AM   #23
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The smaller reverso
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Old 21 January 2018, 12:06 PM   #24
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There is no best. Of the two, I would opt for the Master Control Date. While I like the Reverso models, I find they don't sit well on my wrist. Would you consider a Master Ultra Thin model? I think it is the nicest JLC case shape for a dress watch.
This ^^. 39mm Moon. Perfect size.
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Old 21 January 2018, 05:42 PM   #25
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Old 24 January 2018, 05:33 AM   #26
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There is no best. Of the two, I would opt for the Master Control Date. While I like the Reverso models, I find they don't sit well on my wrist. Would you consider a Master Ultra Thin model? I think it is the nicest JLC case shape for a dress watch.
I agree with the above.

I have both a Master Calendar and MUT Moon. I find the thinner case and bezel of the Master ultra thin series to be of better proportion than the MC series.
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Old 24 January 2018, 06:14 AM   #27
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Master Control for me. I can say it's my favorite dress watch. Hope to get one someday.
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Old 24 January 2018, 01:47 PM   #28
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Sorry attaching pics again...

Master Control:

Oh, that is handsome!
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Old 2 April 2021, 04:51 AM   #29
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Pinging a three year old thread. I'm considering these exact two watches. Which one did you end up getting? The Lange was/is high on my list but it's certainly a different price level. I am a heavy lean JLC but can't decide which model. I'm interested in the same two as you plus the entire master ultra thins as well. The only non-JLC still in the mix is the Grand Seiko SBGW231.
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Old 2 April 2021, 01:00 PM   #30
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Pinging a three year old thread. I'm considering these exact two watches. Which one did you end up getting? The Lange was/is high on my list but it's certainly a different price level. I am a heavy lean JLC but can't decide which model. I'm interested in the same two as you plus the entire master ultra thins as well. The only non-JLC still in the mix is the Grand Seiko SBGW231.

Maybe this will help lean you more to JLC



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