Horological Meandering

JLC without giving it a second thought.

Dec 15, 2021,16:39 PM

Comments: view entire thread

Which one would you choose?

By: Thomas_3 : December 15th, 2021-16:34

Both are well respected and come from a strong pedigree. If you were going out to buy a time and date only watch and these two were your choice which one would you walk out with? Photos courtesy of the web. ...

JLC...

By: mdg : December 15th, 2021-16:37

...I've always thought that IWC were a bit rougher...not as well finished. And the modern IWCs are just too thick. Of these choices, I like the numerals compared to the markers.

JLC without giving it a second thought.

By: Emil Wojcik : December 15th, 2021-16:39

JLC is much more elegant and cohesive: it would be an easy choice for me

By: VinnieD : December 15th, 2021-16:40

IWC... I prefer frankly not to talk about that specific model

JLC for me too.

By: amanico : December 15th, 2021-16:44

JLC!

By: eklektik : December 15th, 2021-16:54

Among other things, the date of the IWC is not so well integrated (eaten markers). Best, E.

I think both are totally fine watches from two brands that can roughly be placed on the same level, so you can't go wrong with either....The picture of the JLC is nicer though, so if confirmed in reality, I'd probably pick the JLC (on your behalf :-)

By: FabR : December 15th, 2021-16:55

I would choose for the look - for me, IWC combines heritage much better with contemporary attributes! It simply looks more modern despite the vintage vibes…

By: MCG (Markus) : December 15th, 2021-17:03

The JLC, and it's not even close

By: Boris : December 15th, 2021-17:05

Far more refined watch, much better execution.

JLC for me please!

By: dedestexhes : December 15th, 2021-17:08

JLC

By: TeutonicCarFan : December 15th, 2021-17:20

What model IWC is that?

By: India Whiskey Charlie : December 15th, 2021-17:25

Looks: JLC Movement: JLC Bottome line: JLC

JLC, no doubt👌

By: Bobbe : December 15th, 2021-17:32

JLC watch is much more cohesive in the overall look. Cheers S

By: Hulk : December 15th, 2021-18:08

JLC

By: enjoythemusic : December 15th, 2021-18:28

The JLC, the elegance is the decider for me.

By: lm6 : December 15th, 2021-18:38

JLC all the way. Very nice clean look.

By: ChetBaker : December 15th, 2021-18:56

Huge respect for IWC, awesome brand, but in this case JLC

By: Miranda : December 15th, 2021-19:02

JLC would be my choice.

By: pmh6000 : December 15th, 2021-19:50

JLC for me. The Master Control date is a classics.

By: Watchlover78 : December 15th, 2021-21:23

I did not expect to be the only one who supports IWC here… Anyway… I stick to it! 🤩

By: MCG (Markus) : December 15th, 2021-23:04

JLC

By: Echi : December 16th, 2021-00:38

Sadly for IWC, no contest. JLC. A donkey, albeit a good one, versus a racehorse.

By: kjkt3 : December 16th, 2021-01:04

JLC for sheesy!

By: Darron : December 16th, 2021-02:02

JLC for me, but a close one. Aesthetically the JLC is a tad more refined for my taste.

By: nasseriq : December 16th, 2021-13:39

JLC would get my $$$

By: Gregineugene : December 17th, 2021-01:04