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Thanks so much for your pictures and review, Emmanuel 👍🏻🙏🏻
Not having seen them live makes any opinion preliminary but given that you asked for thoughts…
First of all, strategically I find JLC is mighty late to the party, coming possibly at the tail end of the trend. That is clearly unfortunate.
As for the watch you are the first one that I have seen really showcase the more appealing elements. If it was under 7mm - something JLC could pull off easily with their expertise (also in slim movements) - it would be in a much more unique position but the proportions seem to be good overall. Where the late entry to the market is an issue is that expectations are somewhat set already and here the JLC might not fully deliver, as you say. The low WR (might suffice but they could easily up it to where no one questions the adequacy), the lack of micro adjustment on the bracelet, the lack of a quick change mechanism between bracelet and straps… these are what one would hope JLC sweats just as well like its sister brands.
But I am sure that anyone getting one will get a decent, relatively timeless watch that should do good service for many years.
A very nice surprise
When I picked up my grandfather's watch, I was able to try on the new Master Control Chronometer . And the Date version ref. Q4158120 was a very pleasant surprise . The blue-grey gradient sunray dial is simply wonderful . And the date window with matching...
Very lovely looking watches and bracelets
The prices are relatively now, but I’m sure will make a good purchase on the secondary market. I’m hoping to purchase something next year and JLC certainly on the radar.
Yes, they've really created a very appealing watch with this MCC Date.
I was surprised to like it so much! Best, Emmanuel
Excellent overview.
There are elements on these that I do like quite a bit, but also elements which I am not fond of at all.... Given the saturation in the market for this type of timepiece, my preference still firmly lies with VC and the Overseas line in particular. So many...
Thank you, Filip!
I completely understand your preference for the Overseas, especially considering the WR and ruggedness. But from a design perspective the MCC Date is absolutely wonderful and I prefer it over any Overseas, personally. Keep us posted when your VC visit is ...
Thanks for this great review!
This is a watch that I certainly want to see in real. As far as I know there is a similar to the Overseas micro-adjust system on the bracelet .
Thank you, Gerard !
There was no micro adjustment system on the example I tried and the sales person confirmed that there wasn’t one… Is it a feature which will be present on the final product which shouldn’t be delivered before early September ? Best, Emmanuel
Thank you for the great post, Emmanuel!
I, two, liked the three-hander version the best aesthetically, and this was the version I ended up ordering. I think this is a very elegant and successful watch.
Great! You did so well to order this MCC Date:
it is incredibly appealing ! I was told that the watches ordered until May would/should be delivered in September. Those ordered later will/should be delivered at the beginning of 2027. Best, Emmanuel
A shame they didn't push deeper into sports territory
A 10-15atm WR would have put them in a very unique position.
I agree, but they don’t consider this watch
a sport watch, contrarily to the Polaris… Best, Emmanuel
The new Master Control Date is one of the best releases in the last couple of years! 🚀😍
The details - and with this type of watch, it’s all about the details - are just so well executed! 👏🏻
Well, I have to agree, even if I wasn’t expecting
to like the MCC Date as much as I did! Best, Emmanuel
I hope you get to see them soon as
the MCC Date is really appealing in the metal much more than on photos. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks so much for your pictures and review, Emmanuel 👍🏻🙏🏻
Not having seen them live makes any opinion preliminary but given that you asked for thoughts… First of all, strategically I find JLC is mighty late to the party, coming possibly at the tail end of the trend. That is clearly unfortunate. As for the watch ...
I was told by the JLC rep at the exhibition
that the micro-adjustment will be included when the watch is first released to customers in September 2026.
This would be a major improvement of course.
Even if there is no micro adjustment system on my Alpine Eagle and it has never been a problem for me…
When it fits it’s hardly a deal breaker…
But for an integrated bracelet watch it is a standard requirement nowadays to accommodate as many wrist shapes and sizes comfortably, as possible 😊🤷🏻♂️
Thank you for sharing your thoughts !
I must say that I agree with everything you say, except that the hands-on experience with the MCC Date is really appealing. And, as the price is fairly reasonable, some criticisms become somewhat minor. At least for me. JLC is indeed late to the party, bu...
The mild references to the Futurematic are a deft touch 👍🏻
But there is very little ‘Future’ in the watch - as nice as it might be it does not move the goalposts of the industry 😊🤷🏻♂️
Here again, I can only agree.
But in person the MCC Date is really appealing and even more than the Futurematic-inspired MCC Date Power Reserve…
Thanks for the great photos and insights, Emmanuel. The watches look great on your wrist.
The steel models look very nice. I would like to see the steel perpetual as well - personally I don't mind busy dials. I like the pattern on the bracelet. Certainly it looks unique and not just another Oyster copy. All the best, Jon
Indeed, Jon, seeing these watches in person
makes a great difference. They’re about understatement, refinement and “simplexity” so nothing the photos can faithfully render. I hope you get to see them soon. Best, Emmanuel
They may have one key factor going for them
compared to other pieces mentioned in the thread: obtainability. The date model is rose/pink looks very nice to my eye, I'm hoping to see one at my AD.
Obtainability, yes, and beautiful design.
The Dare model is as appealing as it it understated. Best, Emmanuel
Congratulations on getting your Grandfather's watch back 😊👍, The Master Date is the type of watch a Hitman would wear...
I like it 😊, I think will look Stunning in a Black Dial, or a 70s inspired Caramel Brown Dial 😍
Thank you, Salman!
The grey-blue dial really caught my eye even if I tend to be easily bored by blue dials as I think far too many have been made… Best, Emmanuel
I think it’s quite well done.
The bracelet seems the standout for me. I also think the low WR, as well as the lack of lume, leave more to be desired. But overall a handsome watch that many will enjoy!
It’s a truly appealing watch from an aesthetic standpoint.
There are some technical shortcomings, that’s for sure, but the watch remains beautiful and attractive, imo. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for sharing!
The time and date version is my favorite too. I would live to see this one in RG and brown dial...that could be very appealing! Why is 50m resistance an issue during the summer? Assuming you won't just jump into the water at the beach, 50m should be prett...
That’s the problem for me: I want to be able to
do anything including my aquatic activities with the watch I wear during summer. It’s one of the reasons why the Alpine Eagle felt suitable for me. If I bought an MCC Date, I wouldn’t dare to swim with it and it would be a problem for me. Best, Emmanuel ...
Makes sense
I usually just swap watches if I will do some heavy aquatic activity and I don't have the right watch with enough WR.
Grey/blue dial , i am a sucker for those
no pictures of your grandad’s watch? Thank you for the report. Best, Ashot
I'm glad you like it too, Ashot!
I made the post concerning my grandfather's watch yesterday: you can find it here: Jaeger lecoultre: Span Style Color Gray Jaeger Lecoultre Span A Restored Watch Best, Emmanuel
I understand your preference and reservations.
But have you tried the watches in person? Because for me, the feeling in person was very different from what I expected based on photos. In fact I didn’t expect at all to like the MCC and even less the MCC Date only. But it turned out differently when I g...
Great Review.
There are plenty of buyers who like integrated bracelet watches. I am not one of them. Hope they update the rest of the MC line.