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To me it is one of the prettiest watches released in 2008
but I cant help but be disappointed. The 896 movement that powers this is meant to be a sub-seconds version of the 899 found in the Master Control sans date. It ends up being an even thicker movement (3.9mm vs 3.3mm) even though it is called an Ultra Thin?!?
I don't really get the GUT. It is so pretty yet so disappointing. For the price range, I'd rather the Chopard MkIII or the Blancpain Villeret. Both manage to have automatic movements that are thinner and have longer power reserves (and have a date complication - if that is important to you). Serious let down by JLC :-(
New Master Grande Ultra Thin
Has anyone seen the production model in the metal yet? If there are any new owners out there, please post pictures. I am eager to see this new beauty I noticed that Jaeger-LeCoultre recently updated their website to include the new Ultra Thin collection.
Yes I saw it !
And the PG version is gorgeous ! In fact, i was a bit disappointed by the SS version, I thought it was a bit too "quiet". I didn't feel any emotion on my wrist. That's not the case of the PG version. The ivory dial, the PG case bring a very classy atmosph...
There is a new manual wind
"My only concern is that I would have prefered an handwind caliber" - the good news is there is a manual version as well The JLC communication is not entirely clear but dropping by the Paris boutique the other day cleared everything: There are in total th...
I know but not with the 40mm case. ;-)
Fr.Xavier This message has been edited by foversta on 2008-12-22 14:17:17...
Emcquillan,
I saw both new MUT and Grand MUT... Several times the protos, and lmately the production watches. I can tell you that both are gorgeous. I like a lot the dial of the Grande MUT, with its sunning elegance, and perfect symmetry. The small second is verty fi...
Thank you Nicolas
I think it will be a difficult decision, but perhaps one will speak to me on the wrist more than the other when I actually get to see them in person
To me it is one of the prettiest watches released in 2008
but I cant help but be disappointed. The 896 movement that powers this is meant to be a sub-seconds version of the 899 found in the Master Control sans date. It ends up being an even thicker movement (3.9mm vs 3.3mm) even though it is called an Ultra Thin...
Finally got to look at the Grande Ultra Thin in the metal today
and as I made in my earlier response, it really is a stunning piece. When I was handling this piece, it really was like a steel version of the VC Patrimony Contemporaine. But alas, the case felt too thick. The thickness wasn't in proportion the the style ...
What version of the MUT did you choose?
The SS, the normal RG or the 1833 Edition? Both are stunning, I'm very curious to know. Congrats in advance, and please post pics as soon as you can. Best. Nicolas