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Jaeger-LeCoultre

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My photograph leaves a lot to be desired, but not my passion for this understated and highly functional world timer. The design is a wonderful marriage between elegance and sport.

Hours, Minutes, sweep seconds, stop seconds for precise adjustments with the crown at 3 pulled out, date & day/night indictaion at 2. Second time zone and day/night indication at six with window displaying the country easily adjusted unidirectionally with the crown at 10. Power reserve indication. Adjustments for dayligfht savings... what else could you ask of a world timer?


The manufacture caliber 937 may appear a little industrious, but the finishing is nice and certainly provides good value. The watch is very reliable with no problems after two years

and keeps wonderfully accurate time within 1-2 seconds/day.

Understated wrist presence
Understated wrist presence at 40 mm x 11.85 mm, but the watch looks and feels anything but pedestrian. My terrible photos do not do this watch justice and I promise to improve, but
IMHO this is one of the most under appreciated world timers. The case and dial are elegant and discreet enough to wear under French Cuffs and sporty enough for the casual weekend.
Thanks for looking.


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By: emcquillan : April 14th, 2009-18:54
My photograph leaves a lot to be desired, but not my passion for this understated and highly functional world timer. The design is a wonderful marriage between elegance and sport. Hours, Minutes, sweep seconds, stop seconds for precise adjustments with th...  

It deserved an Hommage, Respo

 
By: amanico : April 14th, 2009-22:00
This is exactly the kind of Time Keeper I love. A Friendly complicatin in a reliable watch. As for the look, the previous version was a bit dressier, while this one is a bit sportier. But in any case, a nice and understated watch. The movement uses modern... 

very nice pictures

 
By: time2tic : April 14th, 2009-22:30
This watch has caught my attention for quite some time, but I have not jumped yet. I think what stops me is the relative "strong" presence of the power reserve. I am afraid that its hand interferes with hour/minute hands to disturb readability of the dial... 

Good Question

 
By: emcquillan : April 15th, 2009-08:03
I actually enjoy the power reserve indicator since my Master Control Geographic is in a regular rotation and i need to wind it every so often. The hour and minute hands pass over/on top of the power reserve indicator. Also the power reserve indicator/hand... 

very good suggestion

 
By: time2tic : April 15th, 2009-23:09
although technically it may be a bigger challenge than it seems with the rotating mass of the automatic movement.

JLC makes some great watches

 
By: dxboon : April 15th, 2009-00:17
I'm really attracted to the Master Control series. Thanks for your pictures. The watch looks great on your wrist! Cheers, Daos

Oh yes, that's one perfect timepiece

 
By: PoyFR : April 15th, 2009-04:46
First many thanks for your pictures. The Master Geographic has always attracted and interested me; I have owned a few since its first appearance in late 90's, up until the Singapore Airline version. Since then I have continued to looking at the newest and...  

Thank you PoyFr

 
By: emcquillan : April 15th, 2009-08:57
Yes, the 38 mm plantinum limited edition Master Geographic is a beauty. I would love to see a platium or white gold version when they redesign the model.

you are right

 
By: MiniCooper : April 15th, 2009-06:03
It is a great combination watch- both dressy and sporty at the same time enjoy it cheers

one of my favourite JLCs

 
By: oruga65 : April 16th, 2009-07:36
Yes, it's one of the best looking and most "value-for-the-moneish" this last years, IMO.