JLC Master Chronograph Sector Dial vs. Deep Sea Vintage

amanico · 2018-10-23T09:44:35Z

Compare Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph Sector Dial and Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage. Explore the appeal of two-subdial chronos without date and collector preferences.

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Amanico explores his preference for two-subdial chronographs without a date function, highlighting the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Chronograph Sector Dial and the Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage. He compares these two modern JLC pieces, both drawing inspiration from the past, and invites the community to share their preferences on dial symmetry and design purity.

I have to confess that I am a big fan of 2 registers Chronographs. Ok, at the price of the 12 hours Sub dial, that's true. But without date which most of the time ruins the dial.

The dial symmetry and balance are top. The purity, too.

Add some cool factor, and you have a very tempting watch.

Jaeger Lecoultre, in the modern times, made two of them:

2012: Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage. A fiction based on the Deep Sea Europe.

And the Master Chronograph Sector Dial from 2017, which is an inspiration of an old pocket watch, chronograph Rattrapante from the 40's.

While the Master Chronograph offered a 12 hours Counter and a... Date.

The cases have almost the same size: 40 mm for the Master Chronograph Sector Dial, 40, 5 mm for the Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage.

But these are not the same cases. The " Vintage " has a Deep Sea Case, which is very sensual. The " Sector " has a Master case, which is ok, but which should be revisited, as it starts to be a tad outdated. At 40 mm it is still ok, though.

The interesting common point is that they both play the card of nostalgia, with a clear link to the past, with their characteristic dials.

The funny common point is the hands, pointed for the Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage, Skeleton pointed for the " Sector ", which is, in my opinion, one of the rare flaws of this version. It would have been better looking or let's say less odd, to have hands filled with some material, luminous or not.

Some will prefer the rectangular chronograph pushers, others will be pleased with the round pushers, I have no preference here, on that matter.

Despite all these common points, each of them has its own personality and raison d 'être.

White or black, luminous indices and hands or not, rectangular or round pushers, Deep Sea or Master case, it will be a matter of taste, at the moment of the choice, if you are attracted by these 2.

I would slightly favor the Deep Sea, but the Master is uber cool, too.

What about you?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

Many collectors express a strong preference for two-register chronographs without a date window, citing superior dial symmetry and balance.
The Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage is often favored over the Master Chronograph Sector Dial, though the Deep Sea Alarm is considered the star of its collection.
The hollow syringe hands on the Master Chronograph Sector Dial, while a point of debate for some, are seen by others as a fresh and unique design element.
The Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage is praised for its blue accents, square pushers, and nostalgic appeal, making it a highly desirable piece for many.
Some collectors dislike when the sub-dials are aligned with the main dial's center, preferring chronographs like the Patek Philippe 5170 or Lange 1815 Chronograph where sub-dials are slightly lower for better visual balance.
Two-subdial chronographs, especially without a date, are considered excellent choices for a versatile two-watch collection, offering both sport and casual appeal.

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damianp

Oct 23, 2018

I just don‘t like it, if the center of the subdials is in line with the center of the main dial. That‘s why I‘d go for a Patek 5170 or a Lange 1815 Chronograph instead. Their subdials are slightly lower.

BMR

Oct 23, 2018

This one just sings to me. I’m very fond of the blue accents, the square pushers, and the nostalgia. It also looks great on a bunch of different straps I’ve put it on. It’s just more my taste than the other one.

Watchonthewrist

Oct 23, 2018

And like many others i also like a two sub dail chrono without a date . I have no problem with a date window on a dail at all but this looks just plain beautiful imo

Gelato Monster

Oct 23, 2018

Master Sector if it is true rattrapante and black-cream faux patina instead of Blue

BMR

Oct 23, 2018

I’m loving this combo a lot right now.

DSF

Oct 23, 2018

Comparing the 2, the Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage wins. However, within the Deep Sea collection, the US dial alarm is definitely the star. And the Deep Sea Chronograph Vintage will always be a fictional vintage watch. Within the sector dial collection, the chronograph stands out amount the rest. Since I already have the Deep sea alarm. I would personally go for the sector dial chrono. For some reasons, I am attracted to the hollow syringe hands. It is fresh and it is like nothing else. It may we

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