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The hands on the yg model are interesting. I like the more discreet day/ night indicator and lower city disk and triangle hour markers as in my ref. Small differences in case make the yg model more "round" - cool watches 👍
Oldie AND Goldie: Jaeger Lecoultre Master Géographique on bracelet, in yellow gold.
This one is the first generation from the early 90's.
To be compared to the next version... Other than the metal, can you see the differences?
To be compared to the next version... Other than the metal, can you see the differences?
I prefer the latest, and not only because of the metal, but also because of the case and dial.
Still, lovely, these Master Géographiques.
They have a kind of magic which is really bewitching.
Best,
Nicolas
Second one for me too. Looks much more sober and elegant. A first one is just a bit too 'BLING BLING'. Thanks for sharing.
Second one looks more modern and will be easier to wear but that golden case and bracelet has something special imho 😉👌🏻
My choice
The hands on the yg model are interesting. I like the more discreet day/ night indicator and lower city disk and triangle hour markers as in my ref. Small differences in case make the yg model more "round" - cool watches 👍
I like the second due to the more solid( legible) hands, but what bothered me on this reference is the city display curing in tho the hour and minutes dial. To me a big design no-no;) Other than that, a great piece.
Master Compressor Géographique (early 2000)
Here is mine. It's about 20 years old I think. Very special for me (a gift). Somewhat practical while traveling.
Both watches are appealing, but the second one, more reserved and less bling, with a cleaner dial, gets my vote.
Second one for me, easily
I think this particular incarnation of the Master Geographique, and its silver dial sibling, were the best ones ever made by JLC, at least aesthetically.
Size was spot on too, at 38.5mm if my memory serves.
Size was spot on too, at 38.5mm if my memory serves.
Debut date was '89, if I recall correctly....
the bracelet tastes back then were quite different and JLC had yet to launch the Master Control series.
But it was a genius travel watch, and still is considered "a masterpiece" in the industry.
-Dean
