JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 Blue Steel Review

amanico · 2022-03-13T19:52:27Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 Blue Steel through real-world photos. Amanico compares blue vs. black dials, highlighting light play and collector insights.

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Amanico revisits the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 in Steel Blue, offering a fresh perspective four months after his initial review based on official press images. This article delves into real-world photography, highlighting how natural light profoundly impacts the perception of the blue dial's depth and character. His detailed comparison with the black dial variant provides invaluable insights for collectors weighing their options.

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4 months ago, I reviewed the Master Ultra Thin Moon Steel Blue, solely based on the official pictures I received.

Here is the link on this review:

www.watchprosite.com

My first feelings were positive. At the point I started to wonder which one I preferred, between the Steel Blue and the Steel Black.

Truth to be told, I still wonder, as they both are highly appealing:

As you can see, this blue dial is much better looking, on photo, when you take a picture in the natural light rather than with a flash. It is much deeper, its dial loves to play with light.

With a flash...

This Master Ultra Thin Moon blue achieves to blend class, elegance and a certain coolness.

I think I found my answer on my preference between the black and the blue dial. As much as I am a big fan of black dials, here I would go for the Blue. Because of this great blend I mentioned above.

What about you?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The blue dial's superior depth and play with light in natural settings make candid watch pictures more reliable than processed press shots for evaluating a timepiece.
While JLC has improved perceived quality, some collectors find the modern aesthetic of the Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 to be too cold, lacking the 'softness and poetry' of previous designs.
Despite a saturation of blue dials across the industry, the blue version of the JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 is often considered the more coherent overall package.
The decision between dial colors often comes down to personal collection preferences, with many choosing blue if their existing collection lacks that hue.
The true depth and complexity of the blue dial are best assessed in person, as photos, even good ones, can struggle to capture its full character.
The Master Moon is widely regarded as one of JLC’s most successful watches, though some collectors express reservations about the noise from the ceramic ball bearings in its automatic movements.

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PoyFR

Mar 13, 2022

+1 for the Black with the darl blue sky

aperna

Mar 13, 2022

I to favor the black

amanico

Mar 13, 2022

And 2 votes for the Black, now. Thanks, Tony.

amanico

Mar 13, 2022

1 for the black. Thanks, Poy.

patrick_y

Mar 13, 2022

Both are elegant and classy pieces...

No pretentiousness here, ask most Patek Philippe owners what makes a Patek Philippe special, they won't know. "Uhh, heritage, brand prestige, accuracy, complications, and almost all their watches are encased in gold," was a response at a dinner before the pandemic. Then I responded, "there are brands that meet all of those requirements, yet it isn't considered haute horlogerie. Why for instance is brand X not considered haute horlogerie in the same vein." The answer I was looking for was purely

amanico

Mar 13, 2022

Nicely put, mon ami. I can't agree more, here.

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