Jaeger-LeCoultre

Hi all, I have decided on my next watch - the master compressor geographic. Always like to do my homework before pulling the trigger. please educate me on the following questions - 1. What the difference between the current model ref 171xxxx and the previ... 

I am not going to jump in with answers but you have come to the right place. I am standing by to hear so ideas. Tell us a little more about how you got to this dilemma. Bill

Dilemma? I'm not sure if there's going to be one yet. Lately I'm addicted to the world time watches. After I saw the VC patrimony video on youtube, I was just desperate to get one. But VC is just too out of reach at this point, and my friend even made a c... 

The 2010 one, it has ALWAYS been referenced 171 xxxxx. I never heard about issues with the city disk or with its movement. Everything can happen, of course, but it is not known as a problematic watch. OF COURSE, it is always better to buy your watch at a ... 

Thanks amanico~ If it's been 171 since 2004, then I guess the new number probably just reflecting a slight production change, since the model was only introduced in 2002, I believe. I would definitely get the watch from AD, if I'm buying new. I overspent ... 

You mean no such ref number or no change in the design of the watch, or? Here's a write up dated back to 2003. +brief+look+at+Master+Compressor+Geographic%2C+hopefully+answering+previous+question+posted

In the catalogs. That is what I meant. Now, we also know that there are some differences, sometimes, between the ref engraved on the case and the ref written in the catalog. But this is the same watch. Best, Nicolas

The only change that I am aware of is that around 2007 JLC switched from a single deployant clasp to a double deployant clasp. I have had no issues with my Compressor Geographic. ...  

As I felt the single folding buckle to be quite comfortable, which was not the case with the double... It pinches my wrist each time! Best, Nicolas.