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Hi Fuigo
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 value. Jaeger-LeCoultre was my favorite in this category and I remembered falling in love with the Master Geo pre-2006 model (38 mm) in 2004 or 2005. I then saw the new Master World Geo on Jaeger-LeCoultre's website and was sold so to speak. However, my heart went back to the Master Geo (40 mm version - very similar to the 38 mm) when I compared the two models in the metal. I found the dial of the new 41.5 mm Master World Geo a little on the busy side and I liked the small window at 6 O'clock where I could change the second time zone on the Master Geo. I also believe the Master Geo is the only model of the three you mentioned that offers day/night indication in both time zones. After two years, I can say that I have not regretted buying the Master Geo at all. In fact, sometimes I gaze at the dial and wonder is their a more beautiful watch in the world? lol. Of course, this is all very subjective and all three watches are winners. I am sure your instincts will eventually decide for you. Best wishes,
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...
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...
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....
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....
