JLC Master Ultra Thin Date Rose Gold (SIHH 2014)

amanico · 2014-02-01T00:10:15Z

Amanico reviews the JLC Master Ultra Thin Date (SIHH 2014) in rose gold. Explore its design, caliber 899, and debate on JLC's Ultra Thin collection.

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Amanico introduces the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Date from the 2014 SIHH collection, highlighting its elegant design and the integration of a date function into an ultra-thin case. He also raises a pertinent question about the increasing complexity and potential rationalization needed within JLC's Ultra Thin family.

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Here is another Ultra Thin Watch, from the 2014 collection, the Master Ultra Thin Date.

The recipe is smart and elegant.

Smart, because there are people who absolutely want a date, and who want to taste the pleasures of the ultra thin case.

That offer missed in the collection.

As always with the Ultra Thin, the case is superb. Please not that the MUT Date will be available in rose gold only ( no stainless steel case, this year ).

Its diameter is 40 mm, and its height is 7, 45 mm, which gives some nice volumes to this Watch.

The silver eggshell dial goes well with the rose gold case.

It houses the famous Cal 899, who beats at 28800 alternances per hour, and offers an autonomy of 43 hours.

It is rather thin for an automatic movement, with a height of 3, 30 mm.

A few live photos:

Now the question- or the risk- is that we may be lost with the Ultra Thin family.

The 38 mm case disappeared at the benefit of the 39 mm " couteau " shaped case, and we now we have the 38, 5 mm and 40 mm case, without forgetting the 41 mm.

And I don't even mention the MUT Perpetual Calendar, the MUT Moon, the MUT and the summit, the MUT Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon " Hybris Mechanica 11 ".

Maybe is it time to rationalize the Ultra Thin Family a bit?

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,

Best,

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-02-01 00:15:45 This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-02-03 08:09:41

Key Points from the Discussion

Some collectors prefer a 'no date' aesthetic, arguing that a date function must be seamlessly integrated into the dial design, rather than appearing as an afterthought.
Concerns are raised about the 40mm diameter being too large for a simple watch face, leading to excessive blank space, and the blue seconds hand clashing with a rose gold case.
The new JLC CEO, Mr. Riedo, aims to reduce the collection for better legibility, favor automatic movements, and focus on quality control and after-sales service, indicating a shift in brand strategy.
The new Master Ultra Thin Date is seen as a well-thought-out compromise between puristic elegance and functional necessity, though some still prefer a no-date version.
The proliferation of various diameters within the Ultra Thin family is noted as a 'conundrum of choices' that could benefit from systematic condensation.
The term 'Ultra Thin' is debated, with a collector questioning how a 7.45mm watch can share the same designation as a 4.05mm watch from the same manufacture, suggesting 'Thin' might be more appropriate.

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WTA

Feb 1, 2014

Pure purity.

This model is what I describe as pure, no flaws. I always felt so overwhelmed when I see this model of JLC. Thank you very much for sharing Nicolas. WTA

amanico

Feb 1, 2014

The good thing is that there are so many MUTs that it will not be difficult to

Find the one made for you. Best, Nicolas

hs111

Feb 1, 2014

Timeless beauty.. Elegant noblesse.. Somehow, however..

.. it seems to me a bit ,a sort of well- thought "compromise" between the puristic plus elegant appeal and the answer to a functional "necessity", ie the inclusion of the Date functionality, - On a personal perspective , I still would prefer no Date.. The case is truly noble and low- key, but with the hidden message of eclectic elegance.. 2/ as per your remark about the many diameter measures, I fully concur: a bit of systematic condensation might help vs this conundrum of choices.. - I guess, w

amanico

Feb 1, 2014

You described the " necessity of a compromise " very well, hs.

As for a WG MUT, wait a bit... I will come back with something which may please you... Best, Nicolas.

flamenco

Mar 29, 2014

Something u say ;)

Do tell ! On a serious note, always wonder JLC does no do A Brown strap with their WG pieces ?!? That would make the MUT irresistible !

amanico

Mar 29, 2014

That is an easy thing to ask, I think... [nt]

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