Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor: A Collector's Strap & Dial Design Review
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor: A Collector's Strap & Dial Design Review

By Tyo · Jul 27, 2020 · 21 replies
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Tyo's post offers a fresh perspective on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor, highlighting how a simple strap change can redefine the character of an "almost vintage" timepiece. His personal take on pairing a "scruffy" strap with this iconic reference invites readers to reconsider the aesthetic versatility of their own collections. This exploration delves into the subtle design choices that shape a watch's identity, as seen through the eyes of a passionate collector.

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Moana43
Jul 27, 2020
Love the look of this combo!

Great looking Master Compressor. Also love that JLC totally gets it right by having β€œ12” at the top of the 24-hr indicator.

TY
Tyo
Jul 27, 2020
Thank you. The devil is in the details.

But I have one complain about the β€œ20” in the second sub dial. I never understand why they put it that way instead of following the β€œ10” and the β€œ40” Same of course for the GMT subdial, total mess or I don’t get it I also don’t like the β€œautomatic”

AM
amanico
Jul 27, 2020
The 20 is the same than the 30, no? I see what you mean. [nt]

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stromer
Jul 27, 2020
Donβ€˜t you think that is the 40 that breaks the pattern?

Ob both subdials all number except one are displayed as upright as possible. Only the 40 on the seconds subdial is looking down. Weird that they did not see this Initially I hated this kind of mistakes because I thought that an expensive watch had to be perfect in all regards. In the meantime I accepted that perfection is effectively impossible when humans are involvedand and to take these imperfections with a smile

AM
amanico
Jul 27, 2020
Yes, I would rather accuse the 40, here. [nt]

MO
Moana43
Jul 28, 2020
This was my reaction, as well β€” the β€œ40” is the culprit. [nt]

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