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Great work, Jerome!

 


I was very interested by the old but still avalaible 34mm MUT.
Now that I saw it in the flesh, I prefer the 38mm, much easier to wear than the too small for e 34mm...

It's true, we had a lot of questions or fear in mind whe discovering these new MUT...
Will the size be compatible with the concept of the MUT?
Will its " spirit " be respected?
Will we have a new movement?
Etc, etc...

At the end, a big YES to JLC.

For the MUT 38mm, even for a the Grande MUT!

If I had to make a Purist Choice, I'd go on the 38mm, as the manual wound caliber 849, even if not enhanced in size, is a wonderful one, and you're absolutely right to remind us that it's manufactured in the JLC special Department! And, finally, I'm not deceived, nor embarassed to see it ina lager case.
The 40mm, automatic movement, is nice, the watch is nice too, very elegant, but if I want a MUT, the 38 is the best choice for me, now that we have the choice between 3 references!

And my absolutely favourite is indeed the " 1833 ".
The combo brown dial and Rose Gold case is indeed beautiful.

I also appreciate a lot the work on the dials, simply gorgeous.

These new MUT are true Winners!

Thnaks again for your work, Jerome.
Best.
Nicolas

These new MU

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SIHH 2008: the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin range

 
By: Dje : April 16th, 2008-13:57
Ultra thin watches have lost most of their prestige in the last decades as the quartz era has made us forget the mastery they require! On the contrary ultra thin watches remain for the calibre amateurs and the real horology fans a real proof of great tale...  

GORGEOUS perfection

 
By: Mostel : April 16th, 2008-14:25
I LOVE these!!! The movement seems too small for the case but I can live with it, since it it SUCH a fantastic movement. Someone (Jack Forster? Sorry if incorrect) suggested that this year's Basel seems to be doing its best work 'looking backward' to simp... 

It's a speculation

 
By: parazzini : April 16th, 2008-15:22
...but I think the increase in thickness of the 38mm is just a way of strenghtening the watch in case of a bracelet.

Thank you

 
By: Sitin : April 16th, 2008-18:21
Excellent choice of pictures. Thank you. After reading your report I am seriously considering getting the 38mm.

Finally! I was looking for this last year...

 
By: watchme : April 16th, 2008-18:58
along with a "Harmonized" Reserve de Marche (that'll probably come next year). I'd love to get the auto in steel with black dial for dress - since I probably can't afford the 1833 version. -Dean

Great work, Jerome!

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2008-19:34
I was very interested by the old but still avalaible 34mm MUT. Now that I saw it in the flesh, I prefer the 38mm, much easier to wear than the too small for e 34mm... It's true, we had a lot of questions or fear in mind whe discovering these new MUT... Wi... 

How thin is too thin?

 
By: ajlc : April 16th, 2008-21:58
Maybe JLC wanted to avoid legal problems.... Today's headline: FRANCE TURNS TO FINES, JAIL TO COMBAT ULTRATHIN IDEALS Passed by the lower house of parliament Tuesday, it makes the promotion of 'excessive thinness' a crime punishable by fines of up to $78,... 

the mut is dead, long live the mut!

 
By: bug : April 17th, 2008-03:35
I've always had a soft spot for the "old lady" 34mm mut, and must admit I was apprehensive when I first heard the news of the new one, particularly upon learning that it would use the old caliber. The result is however imho stunning, with my favourite bei... 

Damn it!

 
By: tenken : April 17th, 2008-06:21
JLC is going to make my life a living hell this year. How am I supposed to choose?

Simple and stunning - just what JLC do best.....

 
By: Andy : April 17th, 2008-09:28
With the brown strap on the 38mm it could almost be worn casual which the 34mm couldn't. I think this could appeal to a lot of collectors....!! Very tempted myself now..!! I'm sure if it was in platimun Nicolas would have already ordered one...;o) Great r... 

Wot, Andy? Plat 38mm?

 
By: amanico : April 17th, 2008-09:31
Well, just the time to rob a bank, and I'm yours...LOLOL Seriously, the 38mm " 1833 " would please me a lot... Best. Nicolas

We'll do the.....

 
By: Andy : April 17th, 2008-12:45
bank job together...then I can get the Polaris too..!!! LOL. How did that MUT feel on the wrist..?? It looked pretty good..!! Andy.

Ultra thin numerals

 
By: ajlc : April 17th, 2008-11:00
Interesting that the font on the 38mm is different than the old 34mm. The straight-sided (look at the 9) give way to wider, curvier numerals more like the rest of the Master Control range.

Weird, but

 
By: parazzini : April 19th, 2008-13:07
Going to an AD in Milan, they showed me a catalogue with JLC novelties: the 38mm Ultra Thin featured the same numerals of the "old" 34mm... I don't know what to say...

Parazini

 
By: amanico : April 19th, 2008-13:43
We checked with JLC about the thickness of the MUT 34 and 38mm. So the 34mm is not 4,20mm, but 5,75mm, and the 38 is 6,31mm. So the difference is only 0, 56 mm thicker and 4mm bigger for the new one... That's why, when we saw it, we had the impression JLC... 

Sorry for my English

 
By: parazzini : April 19th, 2008-13:47
Nicolas, I intended that the FONT of the arabic numerals, on the catalogue, seemed exactly the same of the old model... Not a matter of thickness! Marco P.

Well, we both have problems with our English, my friend...

 
By: amanico : April 19th, 2008-13:55
Maybe your dealer didn't already receive the new catalogues, as they're not yet available... May be an explanation.The photos we posted, Jerome and me, were taken form the new watches, and the other pics compe from the official press files. So I can tell ...