Jaeger-LeCoultre

We discovered last year a new Master Hometime at the SIHH 2008. In fact we didn't see much that watch since last year.

That's quite surprising because IMO the new version improves a lot the Hometime offering.

The watch keeps the best from the original version, its calibre 975. This calibre was deeply reviewed by Suitbert Walter, you can still see it there: http://www.thepurists.net/Patrons/Members/wsw/jlc_at/jlc975finweb.htm

The calibre 975 still lacks a Breguet spiral, but it is much more nicely cased now.

Brothers and sisters of all colours

The new 40mm round case is much nicer than the former version. The lugs are particularly thinner. I should add that I specially appreciate the new crown.

The new dial is also more equilibrated than the former dial version. I've long waited for a picture without the second time zone hand, here it is.

The stainless steel Master Hometime

I've taken the opportunity to present all four standard and boutique editions. My favourite is in fact the standard stainless steel silver dial one, but all four are quite nice.

The white gold grey dial Boutique edition

Of course the stainless steel black dial boutique edition is one of those few opportunities to get a black dial Master. The stainless steel bracelet is also a tempting option. I must confees that for such a dress watch the crocodile strap pairs better the silver dial for my taste.

The stainless steel black dial boutique edition

The pink gold version is the colourful one. I'd be more tempted by  pink gold 1833 Master Ultra Thin. Still I know the Master range has its pink gold customers!

The pink gold Master Hometime

I will keep the standard stainless steel version for what it is: a simple watch with a second time zone and furthermore a watch with chronometric capacities, that can stand everyday's life easily, a sport watch dressed in formal attire! Again like Suitbert originally wrote, I'd love to see this calibre evolve with a Breguet spiral. I would keep this case and dial though!

The nicest one IMO and a perfect chronometric travel watch

So you can choose yours, it is a very tempting simple offering from Jaeger-LeCoultre that is pretty much affordable and still brings quite probably a very rewarding everyday experience.

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Dje