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More Small is Beautiful
Certainly not as small as the wonderful Caliber 101 posted below, but just as certainly in the established tradition, the
ultra-thin Cal. 849 originated in 1994 and is 9 lignes (about 21mm) and a mere 1.85mm thick. Like the 101, JLC have not just
created a miniature movement, they have managed to make it reliable and practical, in this case fitting it into a 5.4mm thick
watch designed specifically to support such a thin movement and protect it from bumps, bending and even water (the watch is
rated 5 atmospheres!).
Recently back in the spotlight as a result of being alternately supersized and automated, the original Master Ultra Thin
remains pretty much a perfect dress watch, with an elegant time-only display, gorgeous and well-engineered case, and a
movement designed and finished to a far higher standard than most. This platinum version dates from 2001 and sports a
deep slate-blue sunburst dial and pleasant heft for such a waferine watch.
A much more thorough and technically informed review was posted by ei8htohms ( click here ) several years ago, I highly
recommend it!
This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-08-19 23:14:49 This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-08-24 07:51:35
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More Small is Beautiful
Certainly not as small as the wonderful Caliber 101 posted below, but just as certainly in the established tradition, the ultra-thin Cal. 849 originated in 1994 and is 9 lignes (about 21mm) and a mere 1.85mm thick. Like the 101, JLC have not just created ...
Great to see this MUT
Thanks for posting these gorgeous photos of the original MUT 34 mm. This model still gets to me. I have waffled on the MUT because of it size, which is small by today's standards. But I am unsure of how I feel about the recasing of the amazing movement in...
Thanks very much, respo! Regarding the size,
YMMV of course, and my wrist is fairly small (6.5") but relatively wide and flat... (& yes, the watch is mine) The 34mm size has some benefits, being that the movement was designed along with case, so it is perfect fit (rather than IMO too small), and als...
I agree!
I find myself wearing the watch beyond for the 'dress' occasion (at least for my model/color). It is really quite versatile and never a problem requiring that special shirt for the sake of the cuff size....
MUT Size...
Hi Respo, At 34mm Ø the MUT sounds and indeed is relatively small by todays standards. However, it is perfectly proportioned and I class it at the perfect dress watch. I understand why JLC now offer this watch in larger case sizes, but for me this was not...
I agree with you, David
I do think the 34mm is THE MUT to get. I have tried on the 38mm and it is a beauty, but the 34mm is the original size designed to house the 849 movement, so it still seems like the way to go. The proportions are just right, the movement does not seem lost...
Well, David
I coppared both of the 34 / 38 mm versions, and I find both of them appealing. The 38 mm is maybe easier to wear, even if the 34 mm is not that hard to wear, due to the fact that the aperture of the dial is really important. The important thing is that th...
Wow, breathtaking
Hi, your pictures are beautiful, and IMO your watch is the most desirable version of this wonderful watch. The colour of the dial looks fabulous next to the tone of that strap.To my mind, one special thing about the MUT is that it's a way of wearing a com...
Complications and Challenges
I am not sure if the thinness is considered a complication or not. I read somewhere, however, that there are something like seven or so big horological challenges (e.g., the chronograph, perpetual calendar, repeater) among which is included the ultra thin...
Magnificent shots, Bill !!
Your watch seems to gently float in the air in some photos -really amazing pics! I have the slightly larger 38 mm version with another dial design which is less classic but more structured and a better legibility for me. This watch is so comfortable to we...
looks perfectly balanced
I got lucky with those pics. I have the big watch bug typically wearing 44mm watches. But this beauty at 34mm for dressy occasions is a gem. I love the look with no seconds hand. Wear yours in good health. Bill
Thin is beautiful!
I do not have much to add. You guys said it all. In my opinion, the MUT 34, the original one, means perfect design, and even though I love the RG, WG, and, of course, the amazing PT version of it, the crowned MUT, I especially like it in SS. I think of it...
I'm so happy to see that you posted this thread, Steve.
As the MUT is a MUST... Seriously speaking, the MUT, whatever the metal used for the case, is a splendid watch, and one of the nicest Dressy Watch, to me. The proportions, the complexity of the Ultra Thin Case / movement, the purity of the dial are hard t...
lovely thin wonders ... allow me to sidetrack a bit ...
with a thin automatic calibre from the 70s, with date. The design is, well, typical from its time, I guess. I love wearing this watch. It is hard to believe that it is an automatic, at first sight, but once can hear the tiny noise of the oscilating mass a...
Sigh...
...how gorgeous is your watch, Steve? The color of the dial is magnificent. There's something about the MUT that just tugs on my heartstrings. I love the simple, elegant, perfection of this watch. It's beautiful. Truly. Thanks for sharing your thoughts an...
A true beauty
Many thanks, Steve, for you ever-perfect shots ! This UT in Pt is indeed a beauty, and actually a watch which bears most of the characteristic elements of a true JLC. Being a vintage guy (well, maybe a "vintage watches guy" is more appropriate), I did not...
Great pictures! Haven't seen this MUT for ages...
Haven't seen the 34mm Platinum limited edition MUT for many years, but I saw another photo recently. Was just cleaning out my closet, which happens to be where I keep the bulk of my Jaeger-leCoultre brochures, and was flipping through some of my older vin...
Astonishing
This watch is incredible, I ilke Ultra-Thin models in general beacause they are classy and with technical skills. You pic make me once again wonder why JLC does not sell the Master Control collection with a non-white dial (black or blue for example) which...
Thanks, Vik! I must defer to those with much
more knowledge than myself, such as John Davis: www.thepurists.com His reasoning seems sound enough to me, and the accomplishments he attribute to JLC seem largely at just this point, designing and constructing such a beautiful thin watch which is...
Your photos are DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!
Hey there Steve Thanks for sharing with us this photo series! I just want to say that i absolutely love your photos, of your to die for collection, and i often visit your personal webpage! You have a great collection to start with, and the amazing clarity...
Stunning on so many levels. First, the photographs...
your photos Steve really are the gold standard to which we aspire. Second, the watch as an expression of a time when I believe MJLC really could manufacture watches in the truest sense of the term, and this is an example of their art at the very pinnacle ...
Steve, you should be banned from posting! Be still my heart.
Wow! Do you know how much lust you have created in me? And how many watches I've bought because of your pictures? Here are two I can grab immediately: What pictures! That's great! Note to wife - New JLC for birthday please ... Mike...