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Big Reverso fan here... love all of them... I know the square thing isn't everyone's cup of tea but an absolute classic IMO...

A Reverso Squadra is definitely on my future list...

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It's all be said already. Awesome brand, many many pieces I like, and even the ones I don't like aesthetically (like the Reverso) there's no faulting the quality inside or out. One of the true greats of watchmaking.

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thomasenlow1 wrote:
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I see in your new signature that you have changed it up a bit. how do you like the IWC AT?


Oh yes...the Gold version is a stunner!!!! I'd love for that to be my first Rose Gold watch...just beautiful.

The IWC AT just arrived today via a good buddy of mine on here. I like it very much, I hate to go off topic so I'll try to tie it into a JLC comparision. The IWC AT has exceptional finishing for a fairly inexpensive watch. The brushed finish on the case looks beautiful and the sharp angles on the lugs are very nice looking. The saphire covered bezel (ala FF) is very VERY nice. It doesn't wear as big as I expected which is a good thing and I feel it's because the lugs, while they appear long, they aren't because of their downward slope. The dial is very legible and rubber strap is comfy. Overall I am really impressed with the watch and for the money it's a solid buy. It wears very similar to my old JLC MCDC Diver; slightly thinner and the IWC has a nicer finish actually....at 1/3 the price it's a bargain.


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:drool: :drool: :drool:

I agree 100% on the value of the IWC. I cant see myself replacing it anytime soon as it would be hard to match the quality without taking a pretty big jump in price.

I tried this jlc on at the Inside Basal/Geneva show in NYC. It's just as nice in person. It's amazing how thin it is considering it has 3 complications-- seconds, date, and moon phase.

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:shock: :shock: WOW that puts the SS version to shame WOW

Here's another stunner, the all new JLC 8 Day Manual Wind Perpetual Calendar in Rose Gold :drool: :drool: :drool: That's my dress watch dreamboat right there.

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Serge it's a nice watch for sure, but it's really only good for another 989 years as the "20" in 2011 doesn't look like it will change...

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sco wrote:
Serge it's a nice watch for sure, but it's really only good for another 989 years as the "20" in 2011 doesn't look like it will change...

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Just as IWC does, there are additional wheels for '21' and '22' and beyond.

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That's pretty cool, yeah I guess I wasn't really thinking about 21 etc, my mind jumped right to 3000 :oops: Either way that is a beautiful watch, thanks for sharing it..

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mfserge wrote:
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Serge it's a nice watch for sure, but it's really only good for another 989 years as the "20" in 2011 doesn't look like it will change...

:poke:


Just as IWC does, there are additional wheels for '21' and '22' and beyond.



Evidently the Rule Against Perpetuities does not apply to perpetual calendars.

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I can't say anything that hasn't been said already; JLC makes great timepieces. I personally like the Master Control Grand Reveil the best: http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/en/w ... and-reveil

My biggest complaint is that many of the JLC offerings have a relatively small case diameter (sub 42mm).

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I'd agree the more traditional models may seem a little small, but not the Master Compressors. My just-received 41.5mm MC GMT and my 43.7mm Headwind:



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Just as with the Navitimers, the dial size makes a difference.

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I'd agree the more traditional models may seem a little small, but not the Master Compressors. My just-received 41.5mm MC GMT and my 43.7mm Headwind:



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Just as with the Navitimers, the dial size makes a difference.


All dial, BABY!

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Having worn a MCC2, I concur - the case may be smaller , but the dial is huge. At just under 42, they wear much larger.

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they do make some stellar pieces. and the price point is quite reasonable for what they are. A very highend watchmaker.
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It's all been said. Superb watches, I really want to add one to my stable next!

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Nice pickup, Scott, I like the MC GMT very much. :thumbsup:
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I've also owned JLC (a Reverso Squadra Home Time). I loved it and only sold it because I was offered moer for it than I originally paid. They do have fantastic residuals. This is a reflection of their quality, prestige and heritage.

As far as calibres their is no better manufacture out their at the minute in my opinion.

I would happily own another.

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