Jaeger-LeCoultre History & Review of Master (Steel) Collection at London Jewelers

Jaeger-LeCoultre's Master Collection steel models are some of the best value in luxury watches on the current modern market. We stopped in London Jewelers' Oculus boutique to get our hands on the Master Ultra Thin Reserve De Marche, Master Control Date, Master Ultra Thin Date, and Master Ultra Thin Moon.
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[@ref6122]

I have the Master Control complete calendar Moonphase. It’s one of the thinnest full calendars out there , also 39mm is perfect size.The JLC Master collection is really under appreciated.

[@1000lightyrs]

I'm proud to own one of the very first Master Control's. A '90's Master Grande Taille, 37mm, on JLC bracelet (a masterful work of art in itself). It was the first JLC to ever receive the 1000 hours control certification. A beautiful little piece of history! Thanks for this video Christian.

[@supremegalacticcommander2783]

I own the Master Control Complete Calendar, and I LOVE it. What a classic watch. Jaeger is a great brand, great watches and great value.

[@vdbdg]

They’re known as the watchmaker’s watchmaker rather.

[@jdc3636]

The moon phase is gorgeous

[@denisspratt926]

JLC is so much value for the money. I really want a Reverso at one point. But they do have so many other beautiful pieces. The Master Ultra Thin Date in pink gold is just perfect. And the Master Control Date you had in the video there is gorgeous. The black dial on the Moonphase is stunning. Nice video. Keep up the great work.

[@magnumbrown]

yes bro one of the underdogs imho

[@jukebox1794]

no. the watchmaker's watchmaker. Because they made the movements for all the big brands.

[@afarhan21]

Exactly. A watchmaker would ideally wear his/her own watch.

[@storck08]

Yup, they made movements even for Patek.

[@Thijs25]

I love to own one

[@kelechinobi3085]

@@afarhan21 Usually, yes. Though that doesn’t stop them admiring watches built by others. Philippe Dufour owns a Rolex and a Lange...

[@jdupuis4829]

can't go wrong with JLC for a timeless dress watch! Love the black dial moonphase. Would look good with jeans and sweater and also with a suit.

[@morganthedruid1]

That black moon phase took my breath away, absolutely stunning and it's a personal tragedy that I'd have to sell my car to afford it but saying that, it's nicer than my car. Great episode guys

[@storck08]

It's my favourite too. Wonderful watch.

[@golfbuddy1969]

JLC would have to be one of the most underrated watch brands. Total class.

[@garrettjanssen7683]

Great video Christian, it's refreshing to see you be honest about which pieces resonated and which didn't. Critical but fair. I think JLC are really starting to push themselves. My perception is that they kind of lost their identity a bit by trying to provide too many options to too many people.

[@gmshadowtraders]

Or it could be that the uneducated masses are just fucking uneducated? ROWLECKS

[@garysmith1477]

Master Control Hometime (first edition). Hands down the most admired watch in my collection.

[@OmarAbouZied]

It's easy to make a thick watch, but it's the master watchmaker's skill that is rightfully celebrated here, thank you!

[@MIAthe305]

I love how you explain the details of these watches. To some of us (especially newer watch geeks) it’s easy to overlook some of the details and differentiating elements that make each watch special and unique

[@tomsmyth5138]

Joseph Carmi no shit that’s what salesmen do

[@stephencopestake2864]

I've enjoyed wearing my 1943 JLC Cal 470 for the last 30 years - I bought it when I was 18 in 1990. I took one look at the gold plated mechanism and had to buy it! The 1940's was the peak decade for hand made watches, they are price engineered now... I like the discreet design with Arabic numerals and blued hands and simply 'LeCoultre' on the dial. It is also smaller than modern designs at 32mm and 9mm thick. It used to gain only one second a week, but it needed a new spring a few years ago and requires bringing to time again.

[@stephencopestake2864]

@Wiki Park Mine isn't a US model - it is an RAF issue watch - definitely signed Jaeger Le Coultre inside - it is a standard movement in a plain case. It still keeps very good time long term, maybe +/- 0 seconds over 6 months, but day to day it is less good.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

I love these ‘old’ reviews. I wish you did more of them Christian. It’s where you shine the most and your watch critique exudes passion, taste and intelligence

[@jubeeju]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. The Jaeger LeCoultre Master collection is understated yet spectacular in many ways. In particular, the Small Seconds model REF. 1358480 with a gorgeous blue dial is outstanding.

[@dandsyfam1813]

Ultra Thin Moon is pure class.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

JLC is such a great company. It hasn't been granted a place in the Swiss trinity only because its entry-level watches aren't expensive enough. A damn silly reason, if you ask me. JLC really should take AP's spot.

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

I owned the Master Control Date. It was nice but to be honest, a little dull and flimsy. If you’re going to get the MCD, get it in gold. Getting it in gold will add a little ‘zing’ and heft to the piece, which I felt it genuinely needed.

[@TheoandHarris]

Thanks for the response and for watching!

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

Actually, that’s what I eventually did: a Langë 1815 Up/Down.... But it was significantly more expensive than a JLC MCD in 18K.

[@mickjute]

3 years later and I still revisit this video The watches are too good Something about the master control collection just gets me man

[@johnnyguitar6697]

The Master Collection was much more nicely proportioned when they were around 37mm in diameter. The only exception I'd make is the sector dial one, as the concentric circles make it look visually smaller. Definitely my pick of the current line.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

@Joe Costner Only if you're insecure enough in your manhood that you feel compelled to wear a large watch to overcompensate.

[@raziel5280]

Perfect timing for this video, my new moon phase will arrive next week. It's so beautiful

[@aleksandersiemaszko6027]

Just got a JLC Master Grande Taille yesterday (37mm). It's a keeper - precisely because it is kind of restrained, conservative kr even boring. It doesn't overshadow anything simply won't see me bored after a few months. Great watch.

[@marktuyet]

Excellent choice ! Timeless .

[@AndrewL31413]

My father passed down a reserve de marche, love it!

[@mikemush9741]

Fantastic video Christian. One of your best. As a younger watch enthusiast, this is the JLC model line that's always been front and center to me. I enjoy the Reverso line as well, but the Master Control seems more contemporary. The line is so good that I can't decide which one I'd like to go with. The MC date has always hovered near the top of my list because it seems to be the most versatile; sort of a sportier dress watch. I feel like the Arabic numerals along with the slight lume plots and being a little bit thicker makes it sportier. Great modern size at 39mm too.

[@dimitristsalatsanis7912]

The Ultra thin calendar moon , my favorite . Not on the table , but still on the catalog. The best of the bunch, you missed it !!

[@tricky92x]

The Dr Strange model!

[@walkerb1734]

I love JLC. I personally own the Geophysic 1958 limited edition and can’t say enough good things about it. Nice video!

[@gmshadowtraders]

Now THAT is a watch.

[@postnick]

The Sector dial is one of the only “Dress” watches that’s ever done anything for me. I just found out there is a chronograph version too.

[@jjh00]

Love the direction your recent videos have taken. Keep it up man. Cheers from Western Australia.

[@saymyname218]

you have one of the best looking datejusts i have ever seen

[@yankeedoodle6293]

I own a VC Patrimony small seconds in white gold. Absolute beauty

[@MS-sy8ls]

6:23 “who’s that?”. “It’s KZbin” 😂 Obvz...

[@alexanderakenzie3711]

The Ultra Thin Moon is stunning. Love it, especially in black 👍👍

[@bradg.5253]

I would love for JLC to make the blue dial Reserve De Marche in a rose gold case with rose gold markers.

[@jukebox1794]

and in 32mm

[@andersjensen1499]

The master calendar in steel is my favorite

[@waseemh3550]

Love the Master Control Date with Sector dial, came so close to purchasing one. Of the 5 you reviewed, the Moonphase was 👌🏽

[@MrJoshuapoon]

Hi from Jaeger Lecoultre fans~

[@user-ee7jq9bl7z]

I have the power reserve master ultra thin. An amazing watch I cannot take it off from my wrist

[@ignacioa3698]

Great featured piece, Cristian! Thanks for that. All beautiful, beautiful JLC lines while at the same time providing a little diversity for everyone. Just beautiful watches!

[@MsJake199]

The master control moon is also available in 34mm marketed towards women but I think its a great option for men also and the moonphase appears larger on that version which is great

[@homefink2235]

Hi Christian, what a surprise. Today I put the JLC Master ultra thin moon with the black dial on my wrist. And I was flashed. What a great watch. And this evening I saw your vid. So I have to own some money and buy this watch. Can't wait for it. Thank you, for a great video.

[@yoadhakim8614]

Great review! Would be great to hear your thoughts on the new master control launched this week. Take care!

[@photodunn7828]

4:55 Glashutte original !

[@MA-xf2lu]

Have the silver ultra-thin moon phase and I can’t agree more, such a gorgeous classy timepiece. Great review, thank you!

[@hasibahmadzai7569]

Nice one Christian! These pieces are like Patek, VC and A Lange quality but for about half the price. A few other similar watches that come to mind around this price range I'd suggest: Girard Perregaux 1966 collection, entry level Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda and also check out the new Longines Master collection they're really awesome and superb value.

[@hasibahmadzai7569]

Also can't forget some of the Grand Seiko beauties

[@mrg1911]

Great Watch-Maker, great video, thank you!

[@davidjb3671]

You missed the Master Ultra Thin Small Seconds - the most classical dress watch in the collection. It's a pity they just discontinued the blue dial 135480, but I'm glad I managed to get one of the last ones 😊

[@denbo74]

Nice to see a non Rolex video

[@TimG--]

Spot on! JLC a great value. Nice video mate

[@James-hb6ee]

The Ultra Thin for the win all the way. It is really more of a dress watch than a sport watch. Of course, I am older and more conservative. :) The reason the sector dial watch is less expensive is due to the printed dial as opposed to the applied markers on the other watches. Still, it's a nice looking watch.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

0:38 WOW! First time seeing this blue beauty

[@prnuvsharma55]

With my current collection, I think it’s time for JLC. Great vid CZ. Keep it up my man, very proud of your accomplishments! Cheers!

[@dry4057]

Hello. I'd like to know the strap you are wearing. It looks nice. I've got one vintage Rolex, too. Thank you.

[@bobbydazzler1780]

MUT moon in silver is the hands down winner. The blue seconds hand matching the moon phase background is exquisite. Although the black is nice the moon phase doesn’t work as well aesthetically. The gold rotor also gives this movement view something special. The power reserve model has too much going on. And the rest are just too plain. The silver moon phase is just so. The only downside is that it’s not a versatile piece. Way too dressy for T shirts and jeans. It has to be worn with formal attire. Great watches overall though something for everyone in this segment of the market. Only knock I’ve ever read on the moon phase is the textual radial flop which drives some OCD watch geeks nuts. I’ve had the silver and black side by side and there’s only one winner.

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Radial flip:) By the way for those who don’t want to spend JLC money right now but like the dressy vibe try on the Tissot Gentleman powermatic. Similar minimalist design vibe but at a fraction of the price. This could also be your gateway piece to JLC just to see whether a watch with this look is right for your lifestyle.

[@arthurliberian]

Please do more videos like this!

[@kevinmccalister8197]

Master Ultra Thin moon in 36mm with the blue leather strap. Wow.

[@ryonelol]

That moon phase WOO

[@mrdisco99]

Totally disagree about that ultra thin date... I think that clean symmetric dial looks friggin amazing. Although it might look better with a gold case and markers

[@louisshambarger2230]

Bought an ultra thin moon phase today. Really liked the IWC Bronze Pilot Spitfire also. Dealer offered me a fair price for the pair (I thought?). I took them both. I don’t even need a new watch. What does that make me? A collector or a fool?

[@tosushil]

Thank you, want to change one thing in the video is the text colour of price tag, the current one is difficult to read, just change it to black........

[@vashmetfranz6697]

Been eyeing the moonphase. Glad to hear it's your favorite of the line as well.

[@hanjunghyun1]

The master ultra thin moon perpetual 🤤

[@suigong3841]

Stunning

[@ccw5886]

Lovely presentation Theo. Thanks.

[@DrZbo]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

[@rickgreen7393]

Steel dress watches in top brands with in-house movements are hard to find nowadays..... I've looked at purchasing the master controller thin with no complications in steel

[@goodjob6582]

Such a lovely review of amazing watches !! I love the price point as well

[@Business_Mastery_Masterclass]

Fantastic content and well executed videography

[@4120306]

I like that it's stainless steel. Harder to scratch than white gold. Same look.

[@CubanBBQ]

What are your thoughts on the Geophysic True Second?

[@mikeymanCOD]

I want the older model with the 3-6-9-12 dial no date, at 34 or 36mm

[@watchmystage1920]

Good Video, love the brand JLC. BEST!

[@simonfraser6365]

I don't like dress watches in steel tbh, not totally sure why. I think ceramic or precious metal dress watches look premium. Probably why A Lange Sohne don't make steel dress watches anymore.

[@Wevaah]

Hey Christian and the T&H team here’s a question for you guys. So a way back I commented about have trouble with an AD and I finally got my Rolex OP 36 white dial about a week ago and I’ve been trying to find out how I can get a jubilee bracelet for it. Any ideas? (Also if JLC made a “bland” dial with no complications it’d be the perfect dress watch imo)

[@SupinderBedi]

Beautiful watches, I have one in black in small seconds in black. How about a review on the JLC Squadra?

[@juliecable3351]

could you do a full review of the date JLC master control "sector" dial. The blue hands. wow. maybe the perfect dress watch. I want one!!!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another great video!!

[@ethemozcan]

Great video but missing the perpetual ? 🤔

[@robp.7769]

Thanks for doing a video on these watches. I'm a pretty "fly under the radar" type of watch lover and I've been considering the Master Control Date. My question is do you think the Master Control Date has the ability to be dressed down to something near a daily wearer? It does come with a bracelet option which appears a bit more casual. Thanks for considering my question.

[@raziel5280]

JLC only fits in alligator straps in my opinion, it's so classics an beautiful watches

[@ntphong999]

I like those watches

[@malthus101]

I think the sector dial has just been usurped massively by the latest Longines sector dial release. The first model you showed is too busy and pointless. The moonphases are OK but I'd go for a more limited edition version with some "extra" bling.... the model with the date at 6, yeah dates at 6 suck. Dates at 12/center are the best IMHO. But from this selection, my fave is the "conservative" master control date with the date at 3 - it works very nicely. You should have shown the sector dial chronograph!

[@artblend4278]

French is the language of horology boy....at least historically, so "automatique" is not aimed at one particular country. For your information "they" speak French in the Swiss places that are famous in the watch industry (Genève, Bienne, La Chaux de Fond, Le Locle....) A French guy!

[@artblend4278]

@footballcoreano thanks....Just wanted to precise some facts without arrogance, because sometimes I get the feeling the history is left behind the over-commercial attitude....

[@magnumbrown]

Agree with you on all points + nice sweater

[@iWatchmaker]

Ed is the best!! Love that guy

[@philipyang3331]

I wish there is more heft to the JLC watches. Guess I will have to pay more and get a previous metal one. Also, does it appear to u that the dials of JLCs appear sunken in the middle sometimes?

[@leyay7540]

Or swap on a steel bracelet. But in my opinion, good dress watches deserve gold cases. I have two with rose gold cases and I love their color and heft quite a lot!

[@chapmanfx8104]

Great video beautiful watches

[@ManoloVintage]

Sure...Bro...yeah.. right.... You just lied about the size of your wrist 😂 By a few inches!! 🤣 I've been hunting to find a vintage JLC Masterquartz in great condition. I love JLC even though I cant pronounce it.

[@ra803g6]

Orient retrograde has power reserve and date

[@CameronL]

I thought that was you! Was in the store when you were filming this

[@markmcdonnell]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. I presume you have an agreement with the vendor to try these watches on? 😄 Update: Ed just came on screen. So I'm guessing "yes" by the friendly reception 🙂

[@jameshsu2558]

The JLC MUT with cal. 849 is the true MUT.

[@normandbisson6767]

Love all JLC models , specially Geographic and the Polaris not to mention the Geophysic !! No need to look elsewhere !

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Gorgeous AF, all of them!

[@Richie_P]

"Swiss Made" is English. And I've never seen it written in any other language.

[@MsJake199]

There are vintage watches with 'fab. suisse' on the dial which were for export to France I believe and Im shure there are some other variants

[@CptnWinkee]

Shirley

[@Andy-xb5qg]

You can see "manufacture en suisse" on the back of some Breitlings.

[@filmagnoli]

Nice. Can you maybe compare the moon phase JLC to the new Longines moon phase watch ... they look very similar... the blue dial pops... would be nice to see a side by side. :)

[@TheoandHarris]

Great idea!

[@filmagnoli]

Thanks 🙂

[@vecernicek2]

It's a... I don't want to say farty... ehr, probably great for many of you out there. Oh, thank you very much!

[@4120306]

His hand movements make me nervous. Otherwise, a great vid.

[@caseyjonesbklyn5796]

I like it

[@jaredryan1505]

WE MISS LIQUOR RUN!