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Finally...
Sorry, Nico. Am late to the party on this one.
I agree with Ruckdee re: history. It would be nice (marketing or educational) for JLC to mention the history of a piece where applicable. With Swiss watches, they play on history a lot to sell so they should take advantage of the wealth of info that is available to them. They can take a cue from you, yes? 
I like the proportions. The thickness of the arabics, the blank space across the dial, the thickness of the dauphne hands... all proportional to the thickness of the bezel. While I do like Clavi's vintage specimen better (from an earlier post) with the plexi(?) bubble type glass and the thinner bezel, this current iteration is, as Clavi put it, a step in the right direction. And if I may say so myself, a big step.
I used to like no-dates but recently, for some reason, I have been very conscious about it on my watches. Most of my watches don't have dates and while more aesthetically beautiful, more balanced, i am beginning to like the look of a well executed date window... rolex cyclops, or the pam088 gmt... and now, this one. Geez, I'm beginning to like my watches to be a bit more "functional" than "well-balances" :p
Of course, I need to see it in the flesh. both silver and gold look quite appealing! wondering about the msrp on the gold 
Great write-up! Thank you for putting this one out!
JLC SIHH 2012: The new Master Control.
The Master Contrrol is dead, long life to the Master Control! Don't under estimate it, behind its apparent simplicity and sobriety, the Master Control, which was also called Master Grande Taille, is a symbol. The Master Control is the first watch from Jae...
Certainly a JLC
all the ingredients are there,recognisable at a glance. A very nice, discreet,elegant watch for sure.Personally I think the rose gold gives a touch of retro that suits this watch very much. Superb pictures as usual. Mo
Mother of all questions
Great pics and comparisons! I fully agree with you on the steel version... Could be my first silver dial... But which one is the final version? Dauphine or my all beloved Alpha hands? Best regards Ambos
The lugs are superb as in some of the recent watches.
I would have liked this piece even more without the date but that is personal preference. Hmmm.... how nice this case would be for the next Master Calendar in the future! Thank you for the detailed pics and the history lesson, Nicolas. Company press relea...
You raise an interesting point: With or without date?
Suprisingly, for once, I would say with date... Why? Because without date, it would have been to close from the MUT 38 mm. And with date, it is strongly linked to the Geomatic. But this is also my very personal take... Best, and thanks for your input, Ruc...
prefer this new release much more than previous one...
... although it only decreased 1mm in size, it gives nicer and more coherent appearance than the previous one. of course, i still like the first release of Master Control. moreover, i also in particular like some small cosmetic changes, e.g. the "SWISS MA...
Simple, my friend.
The Cal 889 was introduced in ... 1894 or 1985, 8 or 7 years before the Master 1000 Hours.... So, since 1992, the Cal 889, now 899, is submitted to the 1 000 Hours Control battery of tests. Simple, isn't it? Best, Stefan. Nicolas.
For me...
I like the 18ktR due to the nice contrast of the rose hands and indices against the silver sunray dial. The steel IS very nice, but the hands blend a bit too much for me. The happy median would be a steel case with rose hands & indices on a honey-brown (w...
We'll certainly have other versions, Dean.
I am sure that a Black Dial will come, even if I have no confirmation of this. Best, Nicolas
Ahhh, here it is
I have been waiting for the details about the new Master Control full of expectation. It seems it was worth the wait. Though I find it difficult to grab the full impact of the changes on the overall aesthetics the pictures look very promising. I will have...
True and pure classic design
In its price class, there is nothing as nice, period. If I were looking for a simple Time date watch... unbeatable. Thanks Nicolas.
It was an instant classic when it was launched and every version
Since has not disappointed If this was a car it would be a BMW 3 series 320 Nothing fancy Understated Functional Perfectly proportioned True class Imran
A nice evolution.
It is a perfect "all-around dress watch"... at least this is waht I think when I see it. The thick bezel makes it less formal which is good point in order to create a clear difference with the UT. This Master Control is a rare exemple of a 3 hands watch f...
Here I agree with you on the choice of the metal, Fx.
This SS is so deliciously understated... A great deal. Best, Nicolas
Just as it needs to be!
Yes, this truly is the Master Control. Actually this is what you call the prototype of a dress watch; elegant, balanced, simple and classy. This is the the Calatrava with an affordable price tag IMO. 39 mm, perfect, the smaller bezel, very nice! If this w...
Well, Starman...
A black dial may well come, my friend. The question is when. As for the hands, it seems, from what I've seen on the PROTOS, that the SS will come with different hands than the RG. But these are protos, so nothing is definitely sure. Best, Nicolas.
great post - but confused
Hi Great post - but I'm confused. I'm not clear on what the hands will be like - you show the steel model and then the rose gold & they seem to have different hands, then both together & both have dauphine hands. Which one is correct or is one an earlier ...
To be honest, I didn't pay too much attention to the hands. BUT
I just asked my contact to give me an answer on that detail. So I will tell you as soon as I have the answer. Best, Nicolas
Finally...
Sorry, Nico. Am late to the party on this one. I agree with Ruckdee re: history. It would be nice (marketing or educational) for JLC to mention the history of a piece where applicable. With Swiss watches, they play on history a lot to sell so they should ...
What I didn't like on the first Master Control was the writing on the dial.
I much prefer the style of the latest Master Control, to say all, but I do see very well what Clavio means, for sure. Like you, on this one, it doesn't disturb me to see the date, maybe because it is strongly linked to the Geomatic? Ni idea of the Rose Go...
The black strap makes it!
So loving the black alligator strap on the stainless-steel. I replaced the brown alligator strap on my Master Control with a black one and I couldn't be happier!
mgt
The new Master Control looks much better than the old 40 mm, but I still prefer the 37 mm Master Grande Taille. - the Master Grande Taille has a nicer, better proportionaled case - the 18k gold Master Control Seal on the backside - a second inner soft iro...
I agree with you on many points, except on the dial...
I find the new one to be neater, and more sober with its unique line... Thanks for your input, Livius! Best, Nicolas
OFFICIAL CORRECTION ABOUT THE HANDS.
For those who asked, I have just been told that the correct hands for the Master Control were the Dauphine, for both versions, like those on the Rose Gold version. For your information... Best, nicolas
To me dauphine means GOOD
Sounds like good news to me. Might consider buying one actually. Buuuuuut not untill I get myself a Master Ultra Thin Moon which still looks hot ;-)
A great piece of work
Just TOO bad it had to be automatic! When will the world learn? Stephen
Somehow .. All one needs .. Not more, not less :))
And yes, for me one authentic JLC incarnation, and a welcomed and well- done revival . - indeed, the DNA of the Geomatic can be felt , Enjoyable, this feeling ! Thank you, as so many times, for introducing this well-bred and balanced companion ! - my very...
I think some picture are from the previous model...
Hi amanico, I think some pictures (like 9 and 10) are from the previous stainless steel version. I distinguish them for the hands, compare your last picture (gold and steel versions) with number 9 and 10. Regards, This message has been edited by clorio on...
No, Clorio, these are all pics of the new model.
Yes, the hands are different, but both are protos, and the definitive hands will be like those on the Rose Gold model, on the last sde by side picture. Best, Nicolas