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In the catalogs.
That is what I meant. Now, we also know that there are some differences, sometimes, between the ref engraved on the case and the ref written in the catalog.
But this is the same watch.
Best,
Nicolas
As I felt the single folding buckle to be quite comfortable, which was not the case with the double... It pinches my wrist each time!
Best,
Nicolas.
Newbie MC geo question...
Hi all,
I have decided on my next watch - the master compressor geographic. Always like to do my homework before pulling the trigger. please educate me on the following questions -
1. What the difference between the current model ref 171xxxx and the previous model ref 148xxx? I asked the same question in the other forum but didn't get a clear answer. Owners and experts please help.
2. Is there known mechanic issue with the watch? I have read in some FS thread where the seller mentioned specifically about the city disc working flawlessly unlike the "others". Has anyone experienced problem with the city disc or any problems with the 923 clibre?
Thanks~
Welcome to the forum
I am not going to jump in with answers but you have come to the right place.
I am standing by to hear so ideas.
Tell us a little more about how you got to this dilemma.
Bill
I am standing by to hear so ideas.
Tell us a little more about how you got to this dilemma.
Bill
Re:
Dilemma? I'm not sure if there's going to be one yet. Lately I'm addicted to the world time watches. After I saw the VC patrimony video on youtube, I was just desperate to get one. But VC is just too out of reach at this point, and my friend even made a cruel but true remark saying I don't deserve the watch just yet. So I have been looking for alternatives that's within my reach. Nomos got a cool one, but the dial is a little too clean. Doublematic got some buzz lately, but it's a little too big. I actually like the dial on the control geo better, but the whole package is a little too dressy for me. So now I'm keeping my eyes on the compressor geo.
Hopefully someone can shed some light on the difference between the current and the previous models. They look exactly the same to me ans use the same movement. So what makes the new ones new?
If you have a look at all the catalogs from 2004 / 2005 to
The 2010 one, it has ALWAYS been referenced 171 xxxxx.
I never heard about issues with the city disk or with its movement.
Everything can happen, of course, but it is not known as a problematic watch.
OF COURSE, it is always better to buy your watch at a JLC AD or Boutique.
You will pay more than on the grey market, but we often read posts like " I received my watch and it was not complete, it has some issues... " and so on.
Pay the price, buy the peace of mind.
Best,
Nicolas
Pre- 2004 maybe?
Thanks amanico~
If it's been 171 since 2004, then I guess the new number probably just reflecting a slight production change, since the model was only introduced in 2002, I believe.
I would definitely get the watch from AD, if I'm buying new. I overspent my budget quite a bit this year, so I am contemplating on a used one. Glad that there's no known issues with the model, this is certainly a plus.
Sorry, but no to what?
You mean no such ref number or no change in the design of the watch, or?
Here's a write up dated back to 2003.
In the catalogs, since the beginning, it always had the same ref.
In the catalogs.
That is what I meant. Now, we also know that there are some differences, sometimes, between the ref engraved on the case and the ref written in the catalog.
But this is the same watch.
Best,
Nicolas
Clasp change
The only change that I am aware of is that around 2007 JLC switched from a single deployant clasp to a double deployant clasp.
I have had no issues with my Compressor Geographic.
I think the double clasp came in 2005, my wrist remembers that quite well.
As I felt the single folding buckle to be quite comfortable, which was not the case with the double... It pinches my wrist each time!
Best,
Nicolas.