1993 through 2000 when the Master Moon eclipsed it. Originally, the Metal seal over the back (they were almost all closed back) had the numerical # of the watch produced within a series. When JLC began switching over to sapphire case backs, the Master Con
Otherwise it should say JLC Master Date with Ultra Thin movement or JLC Master Moon with Ultra Thin movement wouldn't it? Also are you aware of the size of the movements on these watches? Which are a simple time and date watch and time date and moonphase
such a great piece and the forerunner up to the Master Moon. Even though the 5-link bracelet looks more in touch with modern times, the "rice grain" style of bracelet is MUCH more comfortable and doesn't show scratches nearly as easily. Congrats on a 25 y
I was lucky to buy this in 2005 on ebay as NOS, 2 or 3 years after it was discontinued. I will confess that it took a very long time to grow on me. I even tried to sell it once or twice over the years. But as my taste in watches has 'mellowed' the appeal
I was just at JLC at my lunch break to see and try the new line. I thought this simple Master Date was fantastic. I think I would have liked it even better at 39mm, but I was amazed how well it wore on my wrist. The combination of the relatively large 40m
Traditionally, we think that a watch must have a white / sliver or black dial. We see more and more watches with salmon or blue dials, which seems to be nowadays tendance for the brands, even if some brands had blue or salmon dialed watched in their catal
Hi there, I cannot really make up my mind on this model - or the white dial one. Hopefully, I will have the chance to look at both side by side in a few days. Right now, I feel its more safe to go for the classic white dial in my personal case - IF buying
Does anyone know if the older stainless bracelet ref 141.8.197 20mm fits the new Jlc master date 39mm with 20mm lugs. Looks like they will but I am unsure of the end links and spring bar positioning. Thanks in advance.
It is interesting to read here what people think, all remarks are good to take. In my eyes, yes it is austere but as austere as the master ultra thin can be for example. The only thing I would blame on this watch is it's water resistance which should real