JAEGER-LECOULTRE Watches 2020 presented by Lionel Favre, Product Design Director

#jaegerlecoultre #jaegerlecoultremaster #watchesandwonders
In the next 31 minutes Lionel Favre, Product Design Director of Jaeger-LeCoultre, will give some insights about the new Master Control collection he and his team designed.
MASTER CONTROL
In 2020, Jaeger-LeCoultre relaunches the collection, drawing inspiration from the classic round watches of the 1950s, such as the Futurematic, PowerMatic and Memovox models, and adding a dash of 21st-century flair.
Since it was introduced in 1992, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Control collection has been defined by technical rigor and stylistic restraint, its constant evolution imbued with the Maison’s deep respect for tradition and constant quest for innovation. Rather than paying homage to a single historic reference, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a range of timepieces featuring some of its most emblematic complications. Designed for the urban sophisticate, every element of the Master Control line has been restyled. Jaeger- LeCoultre’s designers have harnessed and modernized the Maison’s classical design codes to create a refined yet entirely contemporary aesthetic that highlights the collection’s complications.
When launched in 1992, the Master Control line was the first of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s collections to benefit from its pioneering ‘1000 Hours Control’ certification - which inspired the collection’s name. A demanding process that tests the entire cased-up watch (not just its movement), it set a new benchmark when introduced and has continually evolved in response to technological advances, to remain one of the watch industry’s most stringent testing protocols.
Naturally, with this background and the Maison’s long history of technical innovation, the relaunch of Master Control is not simply a stylistic exercise. The Manufacture’s engineers have comprehensively revised and updated all of the movements, increasing power reserves to as much as 70 hours and enhancing overall performance and reliability. Like all Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces, the Master Control watches carry an 8-year warranty in addition to the 1,000 Hours Control certification.
With its 40-millimetre diameter, outwardly sloping bezel and dynamically curved lugs, the new Master Control case exudes a relaxed and understated elegance - timeless yet absolutely contemporary. Satin-brushing on the case-sides is complemented by the polished bezel, crowns and lugs. Refined details abound, including bas-relief engravings on the back bezel and a sapphire crystal case-back to reveal the finely finished and decorated movements.
On the dials, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s designers have reinterpreted the Maison’s classical codes in a streamlined and modern style, in order to highlight each model’s complications. The applied indexes add refinement, their elongated triangular shape echoed by the Dauphine hands. Uniting the collection, sunray brushing animates the silvery-white background color, a blue central seconds hand adds a subtle pop of color and, according to the model, blued subdial hands further accentuate the complications.
Master Control Date 5800 Euro excluding VAT
Master Control Calendar 9500 Euro excluding VAT
Master Control Geographic 10.500 Euro excluding VAT
Master Control Chronograph Calendar 12.500 Euro excluding VAT
With the goal of improving reliability, power reserve and long-term performance, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s engineers have comprehensively revised and re-engineered Calibre 899, the high-performing pillar of the Master Control collection. The improvements, which have been incorporated into the entire range of Master Control calibres, include a silicon escapement, a redesigned barrel and various energy-saving enhancements.
Also the straps have been re-worked for the new collection. To complement the timeless informality of the steel cases, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s designers have chosen the soft, matt finish of Novonappa calf leather in tan. Produced by the finest tannery in France, through a vegetable-based tanning process that retains the natural variations of the hides, Novonappa gains a distinctive patina over time. Thanks to a Presto Spring lug attachment and a simple clip for removing and refitting the deployant buckle, the Novonappa straps can be quickly changed, without the need for any tool.
MASTER GRANDE TRADITION GRANDE COMPLICATION
As the latest addition to this series, the new Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication harnesses more than a century and a half of accumulated expertise. This masterpiece of mechanical engineering incorporates two of the most romantic yet technically challenging complications in horology - a minute repeater and a celestial vault. The complex mechanism is further elevated by an orbital flying tourbillon. This limited edition of eight pieces each in rose gold and in white gold features a new aesthetic that reaffirms Jaeger- LeCoultre’s mastery of the artistic crafts.
Master Grande Tradition 340.000 Euro excluding VAT

[@WatchAdvisor]

Technical update! The lug to lug distance of the new Master Control case of Jaeger-LeCoultre is 47,67 mm. The case diameter is 40,025 mm to be precise ... In-between the lugs 20 mm. Only the thickness varies ...

[@ed4517]

They look stunning. JLC deserves more love than they get. Beautiful watches.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Jaeger-LeCoultre is still very much underestimated - so true.

[@Kairosdex]

The master control chronograph calendar is flawless, what a beautiful watch. 11/10.

[@WatchAdvisor]

My favorite too! Pure design, simply a stunner!

[@walkerb1734]

JLC is a spectacular manufacturer. The quality of product for the price is unmatched by anyone else. Seriously! If it said Patek on the dial these watches would be 5 times the price. I’ve been a JLC loyalist for years and will always be.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! 😉

[@keltecdan]

The quality is definitely there but the finishing is not quite on the level of Patek but very close.

[@ManuB985]

JLC is outstanding!!!!! i love this watches!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Back to 100 % pure Jaeger-LeCoultre DNA!!!

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Wow such top notch manufacturer. Thanks for sharing

[@WatchAdvisor]

These new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control watches are really amazing!

[@jch7807]

Thank God for Lionel Favre! He is reinvigorating the JLC designs for sure! Keep up the good work!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Lionel understands Jaeger-LeCoultre and he acts faithful to the brands DNA. It shows...

[@AamirTime]

My all-time favourite watch company. The history is legendary. Always at the forefront of quality, class, engineering and effortless style. Jaeger-LeCoultre has a timeless aesthetic. I must have at least one watch whenever possible (as well as the Atmos). Thank you for highlighting this amazing brand.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am still waiting to get hands-on the new collection... I do want to highlight several details of the watches for you guys...

[@AamirTime]

@@WatchAdvisor Hope you get to review those beautiful watches soon.

[@randyallen2771]

Thanks Alex, I knew we could count on you to keep us one step ahead of tomorrow's new releases and I'm you picked JLC for the preview. Pure and classic are the best way to describe these new releases. They grow on you slowly at first but after a few minutes inspection, you realize how good the design is. I've been a big fan of the Polaris but after looking at these, the choice is harder. I'm glad they're heading in this direction. Thanks again, tres bien!

[@WatchAdvisor]

That’s pure design that’s overdue IMHO

[@chiwai13]

Great releases! Very elegant

[@WatchAdvisor]

Which one is you favorite?

[@chiwai13]

@@WatchAdvisor calendar :) got to love the way it goes from 15th to 16th

[@mikemush9741]

WOW....Love this new collection from JLC. One's better than the next! Great interview as always Alexander.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you! The chronograph calendar is my favorite!

[@sadaka201]

Love JLC's new models. One of my favorite brands.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Pure Jaeger-LeCoultre DNA!

[@eddiedevonrex2308]

JLC hit it out of the park, very impressed, as a JLC owner, they are great value for money, really like the white, red and blue color contrasts are very elegant and very beautiful and the 70 hr power reserve is solid

[@WatchAdvisor]

This is pure Jaeger-LeCoultre DNA!

[@DavidDatura]

The combination of the silver/monochrome theme of the watches together with their light brown straps is very soothing. Such great clean designs. And relatively affordable for high-horology too.

[@WatchAdvisor]

JLC delivers exceptional quality for the money you pay!!!

[@apathyboy5306]

Absolutely gorgeous collection from JLC as always. I was hoping for some fun new reversos, but these are just as good.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Reverso is a watch for a minority because it is rectangular watch. The majority buys round watches and therefore it makes sense for Jaeger-LeCoultre to focus on round watches. Anyhow I don’t see the need for new Reverso watches since the choice is good...

[@rarts2000]

Impossible to pick one, gorgeous collection. too much informtion from Watchadvisor this weekend, as always amazing coverage Alex, thanks very much. cheers

[@WatchAdvisor]

Well, I am very happy to read this! 😉

[@Ammah786]

You have really good content Better than most others out there nothing too glamorous which is good

[@WatchAdvisor]

I love your comment! Less is more! In fact some act as if they were peacocks 😆

[@ChameleonsFan]

While I was disappointed by the Polaris line a couple of years ago, JLC really hit it out of the park with the reworked Master Control models. It was kind of overdue to bring the calibres to modern standards with extended power reserve. The work they did on the design is fantastic. The Geographic and the Calender both look much cleaner now. In terms of the three hand model I am still a big fan of the original 1994 version that will always remain in my collection. My new favourite in the Master Control series is the Chronograph Calendar. It is absolutely stunning both in terms of functionality and design. To me it's one of the most beautiful JLC models of all time and will become a grail watch for many people.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I sincerely hope that there, for a very long time, will be continuity at Jaeger-LeCoultre now. To many CEOs in only a short period of time and therefore of course always some changes in direction/design/style... What a brand needs is continuity! The next Jaeger-LeCoultre -icon that must be put back on its throne is the Reverso!

[@flavion3807]

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s design language is beautiful. So simple, elegant, and sporty. Amazing attention to simple detail. I want the simple Master Control date, it’s on my list of next watches. I was worried about the bigger 40mm size, but it looks like the bezel and lugs are smaller than on the older model. This makes it wear more like a 38-39mm with the thinner height. So far the best release of 2020 by any watchmaker. Very excited about these pieces. JLC continues to show they are and always have been on the the best.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thought with us! I can’t wait to get hands on the new Master collection. Want to film them and show you the full beauty...

[@austinzizzi1142]

He’s doing a really good job the chrono calendar is a real winner

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yes, that’s true! 😉

[@TimG--]

Great content. Wonderful watches. Nice video mate.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you! That’s very much appreciated...

[@dadcaniborrowthewatch8572]

These videos are great...Alexander makes them F'ing awesome! haha Thanks

[@WatchAdvisor]

Love your comment! Thanks for the wonderful feedback! Let me know if you have any questions...

[@christianpermann491]

Tolles Interview! Danke Alexander und LG aus Graz!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Hallo Christian, liebe Grüße zurück und danke für dein feedback!

[@yutian5884]

I literally just got a master calendar and custom strap in 2019, and this year the new models come out, lol. Just by the appearance I really like the additional lume dots, the uniform white/silver color of the moon phase compared to the old gold, and the new date hand that resembles the JLC logo.

[@almeladze]

How long ago since you bought it?

[@vaughanatkinson8421]

The Geographic is absolutely divine!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yes! I own a Géographique from the early days...

[@Dr.Sheffield]

Great brands and one of the best customer experience you feel as part of big classy family called Jlc

[@WatchAdvisor]

Which of the new master Control watches is your favorite?

[@Dr.Sheffield]

Master control chronograph however I think the dial needs more colour options 🤔 especially salmon

[@eoinrobson2725]

Thanks for this today. If we didn't get to see the watches up close we got to meet the people behind them.

[@WatchAdvisor]

That was a pretty good start I would say! The plan now is to get our hands on these ticking beauties

[@robertsullivan4773]

Me I'm just a Dummy I just refer to them as JLC. This collection is just beautiful. I see before your done with all these presentations of the new models I won't know what my next watch will be. There are three just from this collection of the Master Control that I would love to have. Great Job Alexander I know it's a struggle with having to use all this remote technology you both did a great job with the presentation of the new JLC Novelties.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Robert, thank you! It is wonderful to read such comments!!!

[@LeadDispenser]

Thank you Alex! I did not want to wait until January to see the new offerings. Wonderful WA would set this up! I’ll be ordering the Calendar Chronograph. I wish JLC would offer with a white opaline dial with continuous sweep seconds within the 6 o’clock subdial.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Please let me k is of you need any support... Thanks for you wonderful feedback!

[@WatchGeek]

Love the brand!! My Reverso Duoface is my favorite watch in the collection!! If they made Polaris in sub 40mm I would add that to the collection as well

[@Wildcatjames1]

Another great video Alex! That brown strap will patina beautifully in six months I imagine, and darken like a leather satchel, kind of like my leather iPhone case. This was a clever choice in my opinion by JLC.

[@WatchAdvisor]

That patina will add some coolness to the watch - that's for sure...

[@subhasishdey9754]

Jlc you beauty! Especially the chrono calender combo! Just one question the new master control date comes in a pin buckle or deployment clasp? The prior one has been in my bucket list and now it will be this one.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Good question! But I assume a deployment clasp

[@ahunt0182]

Very interesting interview! The watches are awesome. Love such a design and quality, especially MC Chronograph Calendar.

[@WatchAdvisor]

That Chronograph Calendar is my favorite too!

[@davidc5191]

I'm wearing a Reverso which I love, but frankly this Master Control just looks like a Grand Seiko (which is a compliment), even down to the blue seconds hand.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre design was probably once copied by Seiko... but not the other way round...

[@dieterspecht36]

@@WatchAdvisor Touche!

[@atmosrepair]

You did the right thing bringing back the blued steel movement screws for the visible movement in transparent case back on the master grande tradition! Bringing it back to the 1950s, and that makes sense being named "tradition" model. Also the screws in that way provide a beautiful contrast in color.

[@dso1986]

Damn that chrono is perfect

[@WatchAdvisor]

Damn, I couldn’t agree more!! 😉💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@starshiptrooper1302]

I love the chronograph, too

[@dstevens1527]

I’m in love with the new Master Control Calendar. Love the new power reserve & jumping date A modern watch needs absolutely a power reserve of +/- 70 hours. When you have a watch-collection (meaning when you have several watches) : you can change a watch Friday for the weekend & put it Monday again on for the new workweek without setting. Question: Nowhere I can find info if it is a deployment buckle strap or a tang buckle… ? I absolutely prefer deployment buckles !!

[@WatchAdvisor]

I don’t know either, I didn’t ask... but I will tomorrow and let you know as soon I have an answer...

[@Norman-mn7gp]

I love Jeager LeCoultre. My favorites are Polaris, Master Control and geography. I'm curious: Will they have a school for watchmakers ??? Thank you for bringing us the news from the world of Horology. A hug from Nicaragua

[@WatchAdvisor]

Jaeger-LeCoultre does no basic training for watchmakers. But once you got your basics at a certain level (e.g. WOSTEP) you can apply for a job with them. If they take you, then you will get additional trainings and one day maybe become a master watchmaker...

[@sypen1]

Chrono looks amazing

[@WatchAdvisor]

My favorite too! A stunner!

[@sergezerkin]

Wow love the chrono calendar.

[@WatchAdvisor]

My favorite!

[@sergezerkin]

WatchAdvisor that’s because you have style sir !

[@pesoso78]

Beautiful collection from JLC

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yes, true! Whats your favorite?

[@pesoso78]

@@WatchAdvisor Master control geographic looks special

[@Martin-pq8mj]

Was hoping they would be bringing the updated Master Ultra Thin design to the rest of the line or releasing more interesting Reversos. Is there anything else coming at Watches and Wonders or is this all of it?

[@j.burgess4459]

Der Herr Favre ist ein verdammt guter Designer! (Maybe the best in the Swiss industry right now - meiner Meinung nach.)

[@WatchAdvisor]

Lionel Favre is a very good designer and he literally inhaled the DNA of Jaeger-LeCoultre!

[@j.burgess4459]

@@WatchAdvisor Yes! I was very impressed with his work on the new Polaris collection a couple of years ago. He understands how to create something which is _new_ but still has the "DNA" of the original. So many designers apparently just can't achieve this. (When you look at what Breitling have done to the Superocean, for example...eeek....they should have hired Lionel!)

[@heinrich3427]

Will you be able to make a hands on video of the new JLC models? Love the Calendar and Chronograph Calendar!

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am working on it. It is right now a little difficult to get hands on these watches, but I am working on it...

[@heinrich3427]

@@WatchAdvisor Thank you for your effort!

[@kostar500]

Master Control are hard to innovate but I believe JLC have done it.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The watch design couldn't be purer... I am keen to see the novelties live asap

[@locutusdborg126]

We own a Reverso. Yea, JLC!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Reverso ist a wonderful watch! I own one too...

[@boeingdriver29]

Beautiful, given the choice I'd like 2. The Calendar in 18k Rose gold and the Chronograph in Stainless steel. Perfect.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and passion with us!

[@jameshoward9700]

Thanks for this fascinating interview. Great to hear Lionel talk about his watches. Such beautiful watches. I look forward to trying a Chronograph Calendar on the wrist in 2021. I'll be able to tell then if the 40mm wears too big. A risk with a silver dial and thin case (though mitigated by complications). My Master sector dial chronograph wears well at 40mm, but it has a thicker case and sector dials reduce perceived size. I certainly like the cognac strap, but I would take a spare black strap for the city! As for the pronunciation of 'Jaeger'... I cycled from the Vosges into Alsace and thought I was in Germany. Therefore, for me: 'Yay-ger' would seem appropriate - a clearly germanic name. But, of course, I get the sensitivity considering the history of the region! Pfff, we'll be onto O-mega, oh-Megga, oh-Meega next..The watches are still great!

[@WatchAdvisor]

James thanks for sharing! Don't forget that the 40 mm also enable a better readability ... Too small sizes bear the risk that all indications get pretty small... That discussion about how to pronounce names correct will of course never end... Already in German we pronounce words differently, depending where we come from... But I stick to the German way of pronouncing Jaeger and I with pleasure let the Frenchies claim this it is not true 😉 Cheers my friend!

[@edwintschopp1493]

Is there a simple Master Control without date? Would be superb.

[@WatchAdvisor]

No!

[@SanjayGupta-qi5lu]

Awesome they r Alexander !

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yesss! I agree!

[@kevintoth5365]

The light brown leather strap is a bit of big contrast from this beautiful, simplicity of the dial... Dark brown or black alligator strap would complete this master peace.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I had the same impression ... Thats why I wanted to know if you can change the strap easily. I would by no means wear the watch with that strap. An either light grey ore deep blue would be mine...

[@ProCelestialEmpire]

Thanks for bringing the new movements. I like the Geographic one but the mechanism has a concept defect that the date was dictated by the main / local time but not the small window / home time. For a travel watch, if I travel to a different time zone say from NYC to Paris, I would like to instantly know what time and date it is in Paris and just by turning the crown at 10 O'clock. However, as the date won't change by doing this, I have to adjust the main time to be the Paris time, meanwhile losing the correct reference of the small window time because that will also change as I adjust the main time. Then again I need to adjust the small window time to its correctly original reference, and then turn the crown at 10 O'clock to set the time zone to NYC as my home time. This entire process is complicated and totally lost the travel watch's real purpose and usage.

[@ProCelestialEmpire]

My humble suggestion to fix it is to enable the independent setting of local time hour without affecting the home time. Also, my above comment is based on the JLC's previous version of the Geographic model. If current version has already changed the mechanism, it will be great and I revoke my above comment.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I hear and understand you! I did not have the chance to play around with the new geographic yet. But I expect Mathieu from JLC to call me back this afternoon to also answer some more questions the have popped up so far...

[@omegaknight01]

Respect for JLC. 👍

[@johnhammels2481]

Can you do a review of the master control “sector dial”? Is this a limited edition? Maybe the most beautiful dress watch I’ve ever seen. Love a review. Love your channel.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am still waiting to get hands-on the new JLC Master Control watches ... will do one for sure...

[@MrRea112]

The designs are clean, balanced and pure yet full of character that reflects the essence of JLC’s Master Control range. Most elegant.

[@obud3777]

A black croco strap would compliment these watches much better!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Also my thoughts! I am not such a fan of that color too...

[@garysmith1477]

I like the strap colour. I think black crocodile straps are boring and too formal. I find alternative colours and textures refreshing.

[@ref6122]

As an owner of the most recent generation of the Master Calendar I would like to commend them on some of the improvements they have made to the most recent version of the watch. 1. The addition of minute markers 2.What looks to be a larger crown. 3. French writing on dial.4. JLC logo on date pointer.5. Applied logo. There are some things I don’t like as much but that is neither here nor there. It seems ther has been an attempt to make the references slightly less formal. The complete calendar chronograph looks like a future classic.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Interesting read! Thanks for sharing with us! The complete calendar chronograph will definitely be a future classic!

[@edgardo1166]

I will save up for the chrono calendar. I hope it wont be discontinued by the time I can purchase it 😂

[@WatchAdvisor]

For sure not! Take your time...

[@edgardo1166]

@@WatchAdvisor how long do these collections usually stay in retail for sir?

[@aromaticsnail]

Although not related to the 2020 lineup, I was having a look at JLC's Master Control Geographic catalogue and I was very surprised with Ref. 1428121. That's the same bracelet from the SS ALS Odysseus!!! Are the brands sharing the same bracelet supplier (is it another Richemont company) or is it instead another type of bracelet, similarly to the milanese mesh or the Gay Freres' beads of rice bracelets?

[@WatchAdvisor]

A. Lange & Söhne, IWC and Jaeger-LeCoultre do have a common past before they got bought by Richemont in 2000. It was LMH, Les Manufactures Horlogers, belonging first to Mannesmann VDO, later to Vodafone... There was a charismatic manager called Günter Blümlein who took a lot of right steps for these brands. Even today we still some of the results, when we look at bracelets, watches, designs...

[@aromaticsnail]

@@WatchAdvisor Amazing!!Always learning new things with you, Alexander! Thank you so much for taking the time!

[@albertbremner8173]

No GMT variation sadly...but these are lovely. Very tasteful, elegant.

[@exodus_mc]

Hi Alexander, do you know if JLC offers other strap options for this new Control series? The "tan" of the new strap is not really my taste, while the face of this watch is something I like for sure. Thanks in advance and love your videos!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Of course you can choose others straps as well. You are not the only not to like this particular Italian-style color...

[@morrisdavidmullings9833]

JLC Geographic was always been my gail watch

[@WatchAdvisor]

I own one of the very first ones and I must say this new one is a stunner... Let me know if you have any questions...

[@almeladze]

WatchAdvisor, Alex, is this new Geographique watch a worldtimer or simply a GMT watch?

[@WatchAdvisor]

Happy to read this!!! 😉

[@almeladze]

@@WatchAdvisor happy to read my question?

[@WatchAdvisor]

Ooops! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Sorry posted a wrong answer before! Now, the Geographic is a GMT watch. Once set, the subdial will show you the zone-time in the timezone chosen.

[@almeladze]

@@WatchAdvisor I figured LOL. I thought that was the case even though they're making it look like a worldtimer. Still love the design. they should have never flattened the dial on Gen 2 watch. Also, IMHO, the gen 2 was designed by somebody on a massive hangover LOLOL

[@enriqueali]

There are no hour indices or indicators of any kind at 5 and 7 positions on the Geographic. Surely that's an unusual (and unexpected) oversight of functional design?

[@WatchAdvisor]

True! Something we should discuss with Lionel... Will ask him in the next days...

[@nolanreed7090]

Wow. I just saw what you mean. “All right. Time to set my watch. What time is it? 8:23? Better wait FIFTEEN EVER LOVING MINUTES so I can line the minute hand up with a mark on the dial.”

[@tippykaffu4047]

I like these master generation better than their older master models.

[@WatchAdvisor]

MUCH better! Very pure design!

[@tippykaffu4047]

@@WatchAdvisor Makes sense, its more pure like you said in the video. There is something off with their older designs but I don't know what. I love these new ones.

[@timothywimala681]

Alex you usually have very good production values. Would you consider talking into a microphone so that you would be clearer and also there would be less / no echo? Lionel's bandwidth is embarrassing; they need to realise that brand image is also about how it's portrayed despite working from home.

[@WatchAdvisor]

We had so many issues that day... I am happy with what we have here... apologies if it didn’t satisfy you...

[@timothywimala681]

@@WatchAdvisor sorry Alex, not to sound ungrateful or unappreciative, was just giving some feedback.... Was not meant to be harsh in any way.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Of course not! But this one was a though one...

[@flyboy747uk]

Admittedly far more expensive but the Vachron Constantin 56 series Complete Calendar Is the one I would have compared to the JLC. The grey dial is stunning

[@WatchAdvisor]

After seeing the new JLC it would now be difficult for me if I should choose one of them...

[@sergezerkin]

And Alex tell me please the date version is pretty much similar to the previous one beside being 1 mm bigger and different lug profile .. otherwise it didn’t change or am I missing out some details? And the regional manager of jlc told me a year ago they are preparing some good master new arrivals .. and while I accepted something better and without the date for the 3 hander .. I didn’t expect chronograph calendar ... which let’s be honest is such a cool complication. Looks a bit like Patek.. very pleased with that model .. I think I will buy it

[@WatchAdvisor]

The type of chronograph calendar was once a very popular complication used by different brands. Bringing it back at that level was a very good idea. I am sure the watch will have waiting lists pretty soon...

[@sergezerkin]

WatchAdvisor you think so ? I think soon we will be be able to buy it on chrono 24 with 35 percent discount like all other jlc. But yes this layout is most symmetrical and easy to read.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Distribution is being controlled differently now and will no longer allow such exercises for ADs...

[@midas1929]

Ok, I give up. My next one will be a Jaeger le Coultre. Those are just absolute beautiful watches and compared to the competitors at justified prices. The hard choice will only be between the new Geographique and the Chronograph Calendar.

[@WatchAdvisor]

For me it is the Chronograph Calendar! But I already own a Géographique ...

[@midas1929]

@@WatchAdvisor For me personally, one of the nicest dials ever. I also like the cognac strap, because of the balance twist between classic and modern. This watch is pure class.

[@johngear5747]

Y is it no blue dial? And no anti magnetic and no shockproof at 20k price point

[@fitnesspinnacle4396]

I really need a JLC ultra thin

[@WatchAdvisor]

Why not? Good choice! Let us know which one you bought and tell us how it feels on your wrist...

[@whizwheel9436]

Just looked at their website, but not showing the new Geographic. Any knowledge of why it is not presented on the website? Tschüss!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Whiz Wheel To early! Send me an email and I forward you the material & pictures I have so far...

[@ilteryilmaz2303]

please get salesmen for these kind of videos.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I very much liked the presentation! Was down to earth and totally relaxed...

[@ilteryilmaz2303]

​@@WatchAdvisor i felt like he was not in his element, and conveyed the feeling through the video, or maybe english being the second language, or maybe the video chat, it did not flow as much as your other videos. But of course thank you for the videos and the hard work behind it.

[@atmosrepair]

The early primary market for their watches was "rue de la paix" Paris. Shortly after Jaeger joined forces with LeCoultre. That's why the French pronunciation I imagine because you want your market to identify with the brand.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Edmond Jaeger comes from Alsace… a part of France with a strong German language influence… no one there would pronounce the name Jaeger as Schescher…

[@atmosrepair]

@@WatchAdvisor nobody? Not even parisians? Not the CEO, Not Jaeger LeCoutre phone lines?

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@atmosrepair Of course … I exaggerated a bit 🤣

[@atmosrepair]

@@WatchAdvisor :) Hey it's okay, it is actually important that you and her played that semantic game with the name there, as the CEO of JLC, it would be less important to me how they pronounce my name, and more important that they know my name, and buy my products!

[@sudip2000us]

Does the master control geographic calculate the 30 min difference in time zones

[@WatchAdvisor]

No it does not! Only a few mechanical wristwatches are able to do this. For instance the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite. Actually a video is in the pipeline of the newest edition of that clever zone-time-manager ...

[@palaublue]

I cannot understand why the JLC Polaris Worldtime Chrono does not have a date function. Just because Patek Philippe has one ....

[@sergezerkin]

Also the chrono calendar - it says 40 mm but then you click on view in 3D and it says 41 mmm

[@WatchAdvisor]

Interesting!

[@sergezerkin]

WatchAdvisor on the jlc website.

[@WatchAdvisor]

then let us trust the website!

[@sergezerkin]

WatchAdvisor but they are both from the website. First it says 40 mm under specifications. But then you can click on view in 3D and then suddenly it says 41mm.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Ahh now I understand... So we will have to ask someone at JLV to get the answer...

[@wernerjacq]

Finally, a 70 hour movement with silicon escapement... but the size should have been 38 mm. can’t understand why they went from 40 mm to 39 and back to 40...? Do these designers have eye for proportion or not? I recently bought a black dialed master control date and while the design of the case and dial are classic, allmost perfect, the size is to big for this type of watch. the dial size is to big in relation to the case. This is a brand that could kill it if they wanted, welcoming counterweight to all this sportwatch madness...

[@WatchAdvisor]

JLC is on the way back to be super classic again. After some excursions in other design fields they will see that this is the right way... The new Master Collection for me is a good sign!

[@jodamian9734]

does it come with tang buckle or deployant?

[@dstevens1527]

this was also my question... no info available on that !!

[@jodamian9734]

@@dstevens1527 I hope is a tang buckle!

[@WatchAdvisor]

The steel watches come with deployant, the gold versions - not presented yet - will come with a pin buckle...

[@petermaag9622]

Bit uninspired and ... flat ... strap. Master Ultra Thin ftw. and the enamel limited editions are true stroke of genius. These updates, not so much. And maybe they're not meant to.

[@nickkind1]

Beautiful watches, but those brown leather bracelets on master control watches are simply horrible. Greetings from Italy.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Tastes are different! I don't like the color either ... But JLC offers some alternatives and in worst case you can wear the watch with a non-OEM strap...

[@SkywhiteChannel]

@@WatchAdvisor disagree. the straps look great.

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@SkywhiteChannel Sure! Tastes are different... I would exchange the strap though... That said means you have a choice of alternatives...

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

It is clear that these straps may not look their best when new but vegetable tanned tan leather becomes exquisite and really nice after some time. I have selected the same leather for my Bugatti.

[@MarcusGLovesWatches]

Way to mail it in this year , JLC . Uninspiring incrementalism .

[@WatchAdvisor]

I agree, it is not daring this year. But after many years of left and right, back and forward, this is the right thing to do. Lionel inhaled the brands DNA and this is what it looks like... If Jaeger-LeCoultre will continuer doing exactly this, the brand will be authentic again...

[@MarcusGLovesWatches]

WatchAdvisor - thanks for the reply Alex! I really appreciate the professionalism of your channel and the engagement with your viewers !

[@atmosrepair]

@@WatchAdvisor very interesting content you have! I am enjoying your videos. What do you mean by "authentic again?" Just curious, let me know if you feel like it, if not, no problem either.

[@likeDC79]

I enjoy classic elegant styles as much as anyone...but to me this collection is boring. Other than the Master Grande complication. I wish JLC would take a few more risks in their designs.

[@WatchAdvisor]

More risks? They did in the past and now they have to decide which way to go in the future. I am sure the more conservative approach will be more successful ...

[@sergezerkin]

WatchAdvisor the 2017 master control sector dial were very beautiful ! Especially the bi compass chrono

[@dieterspecht36]

For the Geographic, would it there be a version that instead of R. de Janeiro says B. Aires?

[@WatchAdvisor]

I don't think so... The names on that city disc will not change. I know what you mean and also I would want to see Vienna instead of Paris...

[@dieterspecht36]

@@WatchAdvisor Sir, you have a sentimental side on this topic too and you are showing it! I came about this after watching the Patek s world timers and Lange s world timers both of them show Buenos Aires for that time zone. And then there was the Habring world time wich you could pick the cities for the time zones. It s an interesting topic since everything about watches is about the subjective (value, complications, price) and sentiment (what does it mean for me in the end to get acquire this watch). Thank you for your reply, have a good day.

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Just got my first jeager 2121. Quick review on my channel. Still have to get it appraised. I normally wear Invicta. I like big watches. Check out my review let me know what you think

[@WatchAdvisor]

I just watched your video... we have to work on your pronunciation of Jaeger-LeCoultre... 😉

[@dstevens1527]

Owning already a JLC MC Chronograph with a beautiful grey dial, which I absolutely love… I only really regret that JLC don’t bring these models with more color variants: f.i. black or blue dial... I would immediately pick one up, if other dial colors where available. JLC is a perfect watch designer with a fantastic models… but they seem not to realize that customers, if buying multiple models, don’t want to have them all in same grey color-dial.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Two years ago Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled the Polaris collection with a lot of blue dials... Do you remember?

[@almeladze]

Lionel is excused! He corrected the ugliness called Master Geographique gen 2.0! LOL Finally!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Well, I am ver happy to read this!

[@almeladze]

@@WatchAdvisor Same here. Now I want it again! :(

[@tar1895]

No new men’s reverso. That sucks.

[@WatchAdvisor]

There is no need for new Reverso’s IMHO. The collection offers almost every possible variation. What is missing? Which one are you waiting for?

[@tar1895]

WatchAdvisor I’d like to see a date and sub seconds model. With maybe a power reserve indicator as well.

[@dechalertsumitkul8066]

No reverso for 2020-2021

[@WatchAdvisor]

No major launches this year! Maybe next year...

[@almeladze]

at 0:44 Lionel says he is the head of design at JLC and I paused right there to type up this message: JLC fire him!!! You've lost your mojo and your watches are boring. Step up the international airport duty-free shopping gig and very few people will be able to tell you apart from the other 3 letter brands (TAG, IWC, ETC).

[@WatchAdvisor]

Why do you think so? Jaeger-LeCoultre was an ultra traditional brand and always had this type of watches in its collection... What would you have expected them to do?

[@almeladze]

@@WatchAdvisor Honestly I hate the whole sectoral design movement... I really used to loke the Master Compressor earlier versions. later on they started making grotesque watches (too colorful and oversized). Even in the reverso collection they have dulled it a lot and all they showed recently was color variations. You kind of ecpect more than blue and dark red straps/dials from the watchmakers' watchmaker :(

[@Unknown-yx3ky]

The gray hands in the master collection are unreadable. Completely lost in the gray background. Dead on arrival...

[@apathyboy5306]

That was my initial thought as well. I still want to check them out in person though.

[@flyboy747uk]

Yes the hands are not easy to see in real life. It’s such a shame with JLC that they do this.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The hands are faceted, so light will be reflected in a different way from them and this gurantees perfect readability even when at first sight the thing looks like a big silver/grey soup. You will need to see them in real and check under different light conditions...

[@flyboy747uk]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kImlk6B8opapb8U See this video regarding the same kind of watch especially at 1.45

[@sobhanadrijonnalagadda6952]

Give a non leather strap.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I assume a version with metal bracelet will follow soon...

[@realdata8624]

@@WatchAdvisor the color of strap is beautiful, but too sporty for this watch. A leather alligator in this color would be more welcome. It's the stiching on the side,

[@gavincheng0394]

Too grey, no color contrast on the dial.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The hands are faceted and therefore reflect the light differently, so readability is very good even when everything looks silver...

[@cedshred1676]

Quite petty of you to argue about the pronunciation of “Jaeger” for so long. I’m here to learn about these beautiful watches, not listen to a re-enactment of a battle for Alsace between a German and a Frenchman. Lionel has class and was more than gracious, but I hope WatchAdvisor is put to the end of the line for future JLC release information.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Your comment unfortunately does not reflect the true interest of our community in this subject. We had long and intense discussions about how to pronounce Jaeger-LeCoultre correctly here. Dozens of comments have been posted in the past and dozens of questions have been asked. So talking about was simply natural, if you knew about the interest and what it probably meant for us. So it is as always a matter of on what side you stand and what knowledge you have. Apologies to you for not having satisfied you. You are the very first to complain about an interesting subject that of course has absolutely NOTHING to do with a „battle“ ... And by the way I’m Austrian... 😉