Cheers! You are right. Omega is exceptional value for money, especially in this case. I think if I pinpoint my issue, it's 60% heart, 40% brain = JLC, and 40% heart, 60% brain = Worldtimer. Since I know I won't be getting another piece for a while, I do want something that will last more on a daily wear basis. Just as a ref. point, I do have a CK2998 but no JLC.

 

Here are photos of my daily wearer (Omega SMPc) and my dress to impress piece (JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon). Very different watches, both great.

 

Both nice, though that JLC is stunning as a dress watch

 

Another aspect that is to consider is the service costs, Omega has an added worldtimer complication. Anyone experienced in this? A normal Omega chronograph costs roughly 1000 AUD to service here

 

You didn't say whether you've tried both on the wrist for size comparison, 39 vs 43mm I think? IMHO the JLC is more elegant, Omega more "smart casual". If you wear a business suit 5 days a week, the JLC might make more sense because it gives you another option. If you mainly wear smart casual or casual, then the Worldtimer.

 

On average, an Omega will cost less to service than a JLC, but with any brand the more complications on a given watch, the higher the service cost.

 

I have owned a lot of Omegas but not a JLC which i would like to own. Also although Omega is my favorite brand, JLC is on another level.

 

I think the World Timer may be of more practical use to you, despite the Covid. I also think the Omega would make a much more interesting addition to a collection, especially down the line.

As fine as the JLC is, the power reserve indicator only makes sense if it’s to be worn every day - probably not, as you’ve indicated that you have a varied collection.

It’s very difficult to offer a reasonable, or logical response when this kind of question is asked, especially as an opinion is being sought. The maxim here, and it’s usually a good standard, is to imagine which one would get the most wear.

Have a good one

 

More smart-casual to be honest. I have tried the Worldtimer but not this particular JLC as it's not available in any Ads / boutiques in Sydney last I checked. The 39mm would be closer home on my wrist size as I usually prefer under 40mm watches, and the worldtimer does look a bit big but has heaps of personality to it and its rather large size of 43.5mm makes it a bit different for my collection. Looks like I am inclining towards the Omega WT

 

Yeah I release that, but figured maybe someone has serviced a similar JLC recently and know of the rough cost...

 

Omega WT would hands-down

 

Neither one of those does much for me. For just a little more you could get the JLC Master Control Calendar, a classic triple date moonphase with thoroughly modern specs.

 

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Boutique 119 King st Sydney

 

This would be awesome but can't do silver/white dials. If this had a blue base, oh yeah, no doubt!

 

Thanks! Now that's a beauty, for sure, but again, this is purely personal but can't do white/silver dials. Not my thing. Needs to have some colour

 

You don't need to travel to make use of the world timer complication. If you work with people living in other parts of the world or have family/friends there it's useful too.

 

I absolutely love the world timer! The only issue is it is a little larger than I venture into - 44 - I'd love to see some wrist shots! I actually haven't seen too many!

 

It is large but the way the lugs are designed doesn't feel too big on the wrist. Here's a photo of it on my 6.5-inch wrist for reference

 

It would be useful for work, that's true

 

They both have their downsides. The World Timer doesn't instantly teleport you to the timezone of your choice, but the power reserve on the JLC doesn't directly correlate to YOUR power.

But seriously, I don't think there's anything particularly unique about JLC, so between those two I'd choose the WT. But as others have pointed out, there are other choices and a duoface reverso would be a cracking one.