How do people rate JLC?

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Vizard

·Oct 31, 2021

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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wagudc

·Oct 31, 2021

V Vizard

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?

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.

 

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cineaste

·Oct 31, 2021

V Vizard

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?

It is the watchmakers watchmaker, maybe the best value luxury brand IMHO.

 

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gbesq

·Oct 31, 2021

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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Larry S

·Oct 31, 2021·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

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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Trog

·Oct 31, 2021

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

 

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Nobel Prize

·Oct 31, 2021

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.

Edited: Nov 1, 2021

 

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kingsrider

·Oct 31, 2021

While wearing a top hat! and drinking a DRY martini.

OooH, that watch is suuuuuperb!

 

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Duracuir1

·Oct 31, 2021·Never Used A Kodak

Inexpensive.

 

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Larry S

·Oct 31, 2021·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Duracuir1

Inexpensive.

The Goodwill screw up that will live in infamy!

 

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NYCwatchgal

·Oct 31, 2021

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.

Edited: Oct 31, 2021

 

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size11s

·Oct 31, 2021

The vintage ones are not too shabby either.

 

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gbesq

·Oct 31, 2021

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.

Edited: Nov 1, 2021

 

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·Nov 1, 2021

Duracuir1

Inexpensive.

That makes me want to shout with joy and scream with pain at the same time.....

 

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amfalconer

·Nov 1, 2021

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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Deafboy

·Nov 1, 2021·His Holiness Puer Surdus

I find the quality of the finishing of the dials better than most watches at their price point.

 

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NT931

·Nov 1, 2021

V Vizard

What do others here think about JLC?

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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Larry S

·Nov 1, 2021·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

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That makes me want to shout with joy and scream with pain at the same time.....

After this debacle, Goodwill changed their policy regarding watches.

 

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Vizard

·Nov 1, 2021

Larry S

After this debacle, Goodwill changed their policy regarding watches.

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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cvalue13

·Nov 1, 2021

V Vizard

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?

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/f...-worth-over-35000-for-599-at-phoenix-goodwill

He is a member here but I won’t out him …