Jaeger-LeCoultre

Dear All,

I am considering buying a MC Chronograph and would be interested to hear experiences from peaple who already own or have owned this model. Type of information I am looking for is accuracy, reliability, robustness, etc. Also, any scans, particularly wrist-shots would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards
David

I have it on a strap and also have the bracelet.

Really impressive watch, I find it very accurate, long power reserve....my favorite watch I think.  To my mind as a sporty chronograph it's hard to beat.

All information and photos greatly appreciated, because the thing is I can look at many JLC watches and want them all.
However I am kinda struck by the MC Chronograph just as of late and I think it will be my next JLC!

Taken in Kyoto, Japan at Kiyomizudera:

Hi David,

Have you tried to search, as  we have several owners who have already written a lot about their watch?

Cheers

Dje


This message has been edited by Dje on 2007-05-24 16:02:30

All very interesting posts, I am just trying to accumulate as much information as possible before making my final decision. This will be my last new watch for a while and I want to be absolutely certain before taking the financial plunge. It certainly seems to be a popular model, even more than the EWC, which was another model I was contemplating. In the end the more simple dial and the case size steered me towards the MC Chronograph.

Thanks for taking the time to post.

David

David,
You will never regret to buy the Compressor Chrono.
Extremely accurate and robust. You can fit it with a ruber strap and have a good splash with the watch. Go for it.
Have a look in the JLC forum to see the description of its movement. Impressive.
Good luck
AA

Hi Davis,

state of the art movement (laser welted spring, screws to regulate) stae of the art chrongraph mechanism. Also the case is rather big, it is not to martial - yet sportive and elegant at the same time. The design of the case back is fitted with the gold medal (1000 master tested etc) and it can be unconvinient if the watch is tight to the wrist. If u do not tigh it to the wrist, the crown may be inconvient for the the back of ur hand. Check the crown and pushers if they lock easy and tight, particular if u plan to use it under water. The seal in one of the pushers was replaced and it does work much better now.

After 6 month or so I gave it to the JLC boutique for 2nd regulation (1st done in the factory but the movement still needs a bit of time to run smoothly - like a new car) and its just running at virtually zero beat error, very good amplitude and is rather stabel in all positions when on t he meter, no matter if u run the chrongraph or not. In general it runs a minimal plus while on the wrist - also depending on what action u perform. I think this is a "best of breed" result.

Having said all that - it is the perfect watch to wear every day & night (very good visibility in the dark) with alligator (dark brown), box calf (like the light brown) and with the rubber starp for a more active life.

Highly recommended watch !!!!

Best
Nik

Hello Nik, you seem to know a lot about this watch. I am considering byuing one. The one concern I have is how durablre is leather strap. I will probably wear the watch every day, how long do you thing the strap will last?

Thanks,

Dmitry