Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon 39

My confession is this: I can’t seem to have enough moonphase watches. Here's my current stable.


As a college student beginning to understand mechanical watches in 1999, I was fascinated by the look if not the complication of the moonphase display as seen in watches like the Omega Cosmic or the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Caliber 866. I came to know the JLC brand a couple of years later by chance and, after some more years of savings, I chose the Master Moon as my first JLC in 2005.


The Reverso seemed like a natural progression from that point. But the original Sun Moon in rose gold was beyond my reach. The best I could do was the Reverso Grande Sun Moon when it was introduced in 2006 if I am not mistaken.


Then, in 2008, I bought the Atmos Classique Phases de Lune as a housewarming gift for myself.


My most regrettable decision over the years of interest in watches is the sales of my Master Moon in 2010. I felt it was too small and proper for my liking and the way I dress casually. Besides, I needed the money for an engagement ring and the Master Moon presented itself as a viable candidate to be sacrificed. I didn’t think I would miss it this much. But I did. The introduction of the Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 in 2011 was welcomed by me. Everything is perfect, except for the diameter which would have been even better if it was 41 mm instead. My patience was rewarded by the Grande Reverso Calendar in the following year.


Two years on and I still felt like there is a hole in my heart that needed filling. I looked at and tried on all possible choices and kept coming back to a piece I find to be very pure. The trigger was pulled last month and I am now a happy owner of this fine timepiece.


The writing on the background says it all.


I really like how the bezel is slim and the lugs graceful.


The clasp is so well polished that the text can almost be read in the reflection.


While not my favorite self-winding caliber, the movement on the MUT Moon 39 is finished nicely enough for the price paid.


The 1,000 Hours Control logo can be clearly seen in this close-up shot.


My macro lens is effective enough to help me capture the sunray finish of the silverish dial.


Would I be correct to say that the hands are sandblasted? I fail to find a more appropriate word to describe that surface.


But well, I did not give it much thought as the main attraction for me is here. The moonphase disc is so big I had to use a ruler to make sure that my eyes did not deceive me.


The Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 on my wrist … finally!


I like the look of this watch better when my forearm is not naked.


I am a very happy person at this moment. That is until the credit card statement arrives next week sadly. But this acquisition is worth the financial burden. I can now stop thinking about which round moonphase JLC to get and direct my focus squarely on my work and productivity.

Thank you for looking and hope you find my moonphase theme interesting enough

Ruckdee