Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication 2020: First Look

amanico · 2020-06-11T09:01:06Z

Explore the 2020 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication in Rose Gold and White Gold. See exclusive photos and community insights on its design, sky chart, and filigree dial.

Nicolas (amanico) provides an exclusive first look at the 2020 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication, showcasing both the Rose Gold and White Gold editions. His initial 'quick view' is enhanced with official high-resolution images, offering a detailed perspective on these horological masterpieces. This article delves into the aesthetic nuances and design choices that define these highly anticipated releases, inviting collectors to examine the intricate details.

Here is my first " quick view " on the 2020 Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication.

www.watchprosite.com

At the time I wrote that post, I didn't have the pictures of the White Gold version. Jaeger Lecoultre sent me the official photos, and some additional photos of the rose gold.

Here they are:

And the White Gold, which has a jeweled bezel...

Alas! As I would have loved to see it not jeweled! It would have been purer, in my opinion.

What do you think?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The sky chart appears smaller, and the blue dial lacks the depth seen in previous versions. However, the filigree is an excellent addition, providing a substantial three-dimensional quality to the dial.
The diamonds on the white gold bezel are not overly obtrusive and blend in after a while. The 'sun' indicator, which completes a rotation every 24 hours, is small and difficult to locate due to its white metal finish, matching the indices.
While the filigree is aesthetically pleasing, it significantly reduces the visibility of constellations on the sky chart, making it almost useless. This is a reason to prefer former versions without the filigree.
The movement's aesthetic is not universally appealing, with a preference for more contrast in color or texture. There's also a strong sentiment against the inclusion of diamonds.
A contributor shared an additional image of the watch, further illustrating its design.

The Discussion

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K-Lo

Jun 11, 2020

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

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K-Lo

Jun 11, 2020

I did, it was healthy, and I am still hungry!!

Jun 11, 2020

The view of the movement is not really to my taste, however. I think I would prefer if it had more contrast in color or texture. (And no diamonds, please.)

cazalea

Jun 11, 2020

Was that the Corbomite Maneuver? I can't remember

p.boxster

Jun 14, 2020

...would be the best version imo. And the filigree looks nice, but the skychart gets almost useless then - not many constellations to see any more... That‘s why I prefer the former versions without filigree... Just my opinion.

W72

Jun 14, 2020

the sky chart seems smaller and blue dial is not done like the previous version where there is a depth to the blue colour. The filigree is really an excellent addition. It gives the dial a substantial 3rd dimension. I like it very much. It looks really fancy on a watch dial. I have no problem with the diamonds on the bezel for the white gold version. They are not too obtrusive IMO. I hardly notice it after a while. The other change I noticed is the "sun" indicator that goes round every 24 hours.

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