Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Calendar Review

amanico · 2015-12-09T00:05:46Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Calendar, a 2015 novelty. amanico reviews its elegant design and discusses the potential for a steel case variant.

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amanico shines a spotlight on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Calendar, a 2015 novelty that he feels was overlooked amidst other prominent releases. He praises its elegant design and improved case profile, initiating a discussion on its aesthetic merits and the potential for a steel variant to broaden its appeal.

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When I look back at the 2015 collection, I have the strong feeling some pieces are stars, such as the Master Calendar Météorite, or the Master Control Black, without forgetting the absolute star of the year, the Geophysic Uinversal Time and True Second.

We'll come back to these in a special post.

But here, I wanted to high light a watch we didn't often discuss, since is unveiling: The MUT Calendar!

Just a picture to show its plastic beauty.

Beautiful and important, because this case ( and all the MU case superior or equal to 39 mm ) would be a fantastic heir to the current and outdated Master Control case.

Such a profile is just sublime.

And what to say about the dial? Top classic. Top elegant.

The only reserve I would have is the white gold case. Change it for a steel case, and it may be a hit!

What do you think?

Best

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The combination of indices, color, proportion, and sand-grained dial makes this calendar model exceptional, potentially eclipsing other calendars except for the meteorite dial.
A steel case version of the Master Ultra Thin Calendar would be a significant hit, maintaining all other design elements.
The white, sand-grained dial with black hands and indices is beautiful and should be reserved for the white gold version to maintain its exclusivity.
Offering steel versions with distinct dial options, such as navy hands/indices on a navy strap or rose gold hands/indices on a honey-brown strap, would enhance visibility and appeal.
The watch is a clean, understated timepiece with a harmonious dial and a significantly improved case, appealing to classic-loving connoisseurs.
The silver moon in the moonphase display makes sense with the overall aesthetic, complemented by the blackened nickel hands and indices.

The Discussion

Luis6

Dec 9, 2015

I would like to see a Yellow/Gold moon,

but this is only a minor gripe which in no way affect the overall beauty of the watch.

amanico

Dec 9, 2015

Thanks for your feedback, Luis. Don't you think...

It may add a weird contrast to the whole dial which plays the card of coldness and refinement? Best, Nicolas

Luis6

Dec 9, 2015

Thank you for offering this perspective.

Yes, the silver moon works more in harmony and coherence with the whole color theme.

Tyo

Dec 9, 2015

Most of the beautiful novelties from JLC of the recent years

are in gold , I can hardly understand why.

amanico

Dec 9, 2015

It is a matter of taste. The Geophysic UT in steel is awesome, don't you think? [nt]

Tyo

Dec 10, 2015

I need to see it in metal, but my first feelings is this is too large and thick

it would be an heresy to provide a Duometre in steel?

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