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  1. Vizard Oct 31, 2021

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    I recently bought a Master Control and am quite impressed with it. Beforehand JLC wasn't really on my radar, but I am now becoming quite interested in JLC as a maker. I think in part it is because they are quite low profile.

    What do others here think about JLC?
     
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  2. wagudc Oct 31, 2021

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    I can't afford them, but they are iconic. The reverso is so classic, an ideal dress watch. The Master Control Moon is the definitive moon phase to me.
     
  3. cineaste Oct 31, 2021

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    It is the watchmakers watchmaker, maybe the best value luxury brand IMHO.
     
  4. gbesq Oct 31, 2021

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    JLC is probably the best high horology manufacturer for the money. In an entirely different league than Omega and Rolex. I only have one, but it's a gorgeous watch.
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  5. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 31, 2021

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    Deep swiss heritage and the best value for money at the higher end. They made the movements for the big 3. Understated designs. My two…
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  6. Trog Oct 31, 2021

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    I'll tell you once it's returned from the shop....two months and still waiting....

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  7. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Oct 31, 2021

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    As a brand one of the top tier. as stated above high above the Rolex, Omegas etc etc. Great horology and history and amazing designs.

    I have a Master compressor memovox.
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  8. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Oct 31, 2021

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    While wearing a top hat! and drinking a DRY martini.
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    OooH, that watch is suuuuuperb!
     
  9. Duracuir1 Never Used A Kodak Oct 31, 2021

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  10. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 31, 2021

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  11. NYCwatchgal Oct 31, 2021

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    Congrats!

    JLC wasn't on my radar until 2019 when I got a pre-owned MUT (Master Ultra Thin). Love the subtle color of the rose gold and how THIN it is.

    There were a few pieces of my 38mm back then. Now, I don't see many out there, if at all.
     
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  12. size11s Can’t bat, can’t bowl Oct 31, 2021

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    The vintage ones are not too shabby either.
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  13. gbesq Oct 31, 2021

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    The solid pink gold rotor on my JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon. Note how the rotor’s shape incorporates the company’s hallmark “JL” symbol. Someone put one hell of a lot of thought into designing this watch. And it runs even better than it looks.
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  14. size11s Can’t bat, can’t bowl Nov 1, 2021

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    That makes me want to shout with joy and scream with pain at the same time.....
     
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  15. amfalconer Nov 1, 2021

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    I don't have one, but I have a huge amount of respect for the brand, as mentioned above, they're the 'watchmaker's watchmaker'.

    I have an overwhelming desire to own the Reverso Grande GMT.
     
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  16. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus Nov 1, 2021

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    I find the quality of the finishing of the dials better than most watches at their price point.
     
  17. NT931 Nov 1, 2021

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    I used to have 5 JLCs, but sold 3, and am now just left with 2 Reversos. Love them both! Iconic watches.

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  18. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 1, 2021

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    After this debacle, Goodwill changed their policy regarding watches.
     
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  19. Vizard Nov 1, 2021

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    For the newcomer, can someone fill me in as to what happened here? I am guessing that a shop sold something good for pennies, am I right?
     
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  20. cvalue13 Nov 1, 2021

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