Help on deciding... (Master World Geographic, Geographic, Hometime)

Not until recently, I realize that my collection of watches (well, just two watches) is insufficient to accommodate me in all social environments, work included. Currently, I own a Rolex Air King and a Mido All-Dial. Both are quite sporty in stainless-steel bracelet and rubber bracelet, respectively. It would be nice if I had something that was more toned down and reserved to go with my suits. I do some research and find Jaeger-LeCoultre. This brand seems to offer a wide range of gentlemanly watches of the highest quality. This is where my headache starts: too many choices. I have narrowed down to the Master Control line-up and picked a few candidates.

-Master Geographic
-Master World Geographic
-Master Hometime

All of the above are more than presentable at my office and dinner events. I do travel quite a bit for work, so it is obvious why I have chosen the three. What I learn from my research is that Master Geographic is a classic JL model. The movement is capable and trustworthy. The style of it has withstood the test of time. Master World Geographic is newer(?). I am sure the movement is equally good. The Master Hometime is quite similar to Master Geographic, in the sense that it is an evolution.

-Do owners of Geographic or World Geographic find the extra dials distracting to tell time?
-Why did owners of Hometime choose it over Geographic/World Geographic (other than price)?

Thank you in advance! I would love to get my hands on one of these babies!

Hi, Fuigo, let me welcome you, first

By: amanico : January 29th, 2009-11:35

As for your question, the answer is quite difficult, as I see many differences between the Géos, and the Hometime. Let's say that the Hometime looks dressier, when the Géos are more suitable in every occasion, dressy or casual. But this is only my personn...

Thanks and more...

By: fuigo : January 29th, 2009-12:00

Thank you Nicolas, for the quick response. In fact, I was leaving towards Master Geo, but your post made me think twice. I do enjoy my Rolex Air King. It is a straightforward watch (exactly the reason I got it for). You are also right in pointing out that...

Hi Fuigo

By: emcquillan : January 29th, 2009-15:15

I had almost the exact same debate as you 2 years ago. At the time, I was wearing a Cartier Roadster XL Chrono and some base Panerai models (actually still wearing them). I wanted to graduate to a drssier watch and fine Manufactuer which offered great val...

What a wonderful dilemma!

By: fuigo : January 30th, 2009-09:45

Hometime

By: Le Chef : January 30th, 2009-12:33

It's really the only true travel watch that you mentioned. the other two are great world timers - use them to phone around the world - but they are poor travel watches. For a travel watch you need to know two things: time at home (on a 24 hour basis) and ...

Good Point...

By: fuigo : January 30th, 2009-16:56

You bring up a good point. In fact, after doing more researching on the web, I see this notion expressed by many. Hometime is on my list of candidates for its simplicity in design. For me, that is always an attraction. In regards to the previous generatio...

Well if it is simplicity or ease of reading, either the HT of the Master Geo would be a good choice over the Master World. The Master World Geo seems to me the only world timer of the three since you can see all the cities/timezones at once, but I can see...

Final moment...

By: fuigo : January 30th, 2009-23:21

Finally...

By: fuigo : January 31st, 2009-18:29

Thank you for all the comments! I finally made my decision and gone for the following. I will post pictures of it when I can. Meanwhile, please enjoy the photographs that I got from JLC's official website....

Congrats Fuigo! Enjoy your acquisition! [nt]

By: ArthurSG : January 31st, 2009-18:54

Exactly this one, Fuigo?

By: amanico : January 31st, 2009-23:42

It is a Boutique Edition, in Titaniu^m, with a special grey dial. Or is it the current Master World Géo? Never mind, the most important is that you made, IMO, the best choice: YOUR choice! Please, post more pics of your beauty! Best. Nicolas

Yup!

By: fuigo : January 31st, 2009-23:50

Congratulations!

By: respo : February 1st, 2009-07:30

Okay... Here you go...

By: fuigo : February 1st, 2009-19:04

Today is the first day of work in Taiwan after a long Lunar New Year celebration. Things are a bit hectic, so I didn't have time to use my nice SLR to take the photos. Please bear with me while you view the following photos taken with my Sony P&S....