Before You Buy A Reverso, Take a Look at This - Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon
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While people are quick to call out the Reverso as the best dress watch from JLC, the Master collection and this Master Ultra Thin Moon in particular are also worthy of a closer look. Combining a traditional moon phase dial and case execution with an impressively decorated in-house caliber with an extended power reserve, the Master Ultra Thin Moon is one of my favorite dress watches from JLC.
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Finally, someone else notices this watch. This watch has been on my bucket list for about 3 years and apart from Theo and Harris no one has given it any love or noticed its pure elegance and level of craftsmanship....
I was about to write exactly the same 😃 it’s definitely a master piece.
I think I like it even more because of this! I think this is an amazing watch. This with the black dial is amazing, and for me the gold version with the creamy dial is my grail.
We JLC "guys" have an old saying, "90% Patek quality at 25% of the price."
I actually really like that it's more under the radar. I see Rolexes on people's wrists more often than one would expect and Rolexes are good watches but they are overhyped. If you ask the average person what a Rolex is most likely they could tell you. If you ask them what Patek Philippe makes then probably not. I would rather have a much classier design that falls into the category of if you know you know...A. Lange und Sohne, Patek Philippe, JLC. FP Journe makes some fantastic looking moon phase watches too but they're very proud of their watches $$$
Just bought it finally
I certainly like that you highlight not-so-popular pieces from some of these luxury brands. This is an awesome timepiece.
The more I see the brand, the more I love it. The understated elegance. Completely. It doesn’t scream “look at me”. But when you look, you get drawn in. And to me, that’s the ultimate of elegance.
I love this watch. The moonphase on the blue adds a touch of whimsical elegance without taking away too much of its dressiness
This is a great watch--for the money or on its own merit. I've never understood why CZcams reviewers are so focused on the Reverso and neglect the the Ultra Thin Moon Phase. I wear mine whenever I want to look elegant or just don't want the flash of a Rolex. On the plus side, people ignoring it helps keep the price down (in relative terms).
Absolutely gorgeous watch! I think this is such an important piece for JLC because it fills the role of a traditional dress watch in their catalog. The Reverso is incredible but the design style, with its rectangular case, is a bit more niche on who it will appeal to. The Master collection is going to fill that appetite for a more traditional looking watch. My personal pick from that line would be the Master Control Calendar.
Terrific, comprehensive review on a delightfully exquisite timepiece. I have a new appreciation for just how handsome this blue dial Ultra Thin Moon is. Beautiful!
I’m turning to this channel more and more lately. The content seems to be tailored to my interests. I have always considered this piece alongside the ultra thin reserve de march 39mm as two of the more compelling options from jlc besides the reverso. This video does a great job at presenting it as such.
Stunning, well-balanced watch from JLC in all that it brings to the table. Thank you, Teddy.
Your stylish intro footage with the great music are inspiring. They always get me hyped for the video and to just better my style in general. Keep up the great work!
I think whole master collection of JLC is just amazing. LCC deserves more love from the community. Happy new year!
Happy New Year!!
There is a Chinese proverb say "沉鱼落雁，闭月羞花". It is to describe the Chinese Four Beauties. One of them is said to be so beautiful that even Moon is shy and hide its face because of her.
Because of this proverb, I'm quite obsessed with Moonphase watches. If my future wedding is to exchange watches instead of rings, I will definitely choose one with Moonphase. And most likely will exchange this.
Just picked up the black dial moon phase from JLC. It’s incredible. Love the video. Thanks 🙏 Teddy and Happy New Year
What a really nice chap you are. Always informative and objective. You have increased my enjoyment of treating myself to a new watch . Happy New Year
Amazing piece by JLC and thanks for another great review! There’s hardly a JLC watch that isn’t an engineering piece of art. But I think nothing beats a Reverso Duoface - the most elegant and magical gmt feature in a watch out there
I must say, that is a stunningly beautiful watch. A timeless classic. Great presentation too ..
Happy New Year Teddy! Thanks for introducing us to this watch. I love the dial and the thinness. Reminds me of the Bvlgari Octo Finnissimo and the Vacheron Constantin FiftySix reference 6073, but the JLC has the moon phase on the dial.
Top quality videos. The signal to noise ratio is about perfect.
God I love the Master Series, especially the Ultra Thins. Although personally I wouldn't get the Moonphase but rather keep it even simpler. Absolutely gorgeous!
Those Longines Master Collection watches that you had shown in the beginning are by far my favorites out of every watch you've shown. Tudor 1926 comes in very close second
Absolutely radiant piece!
Another great review, JLC will be added to my collection in the near future. Happy New Year.
Saw it today in Geneva while touring the flagship stores. Was the nicest piece seen today.
I prefer the Master Control / Master Ultra Thin over the Reverso :) great designs, great movements and finally great history!
The timepiece looks amazing and sleek. Happy New Year, Teddy!
I’ve had my eyes on the jlc master series for quite a while, and I think I prefer this to the more complicated dials like calendar. It looks more elegant and clean while being more sophisticated than just a plain white dial.
Glad you gave a nod to Longines Teddy. I purchased a Longines Master Collection Moonphase two years ago, and it's a great value for money watch. The dial has a beautiful guilloche finish with Brequet style numerals and blued hands. A sapphire case back and an alligator strap with deployment buckle. All for £1,800 British Pounds.
Hey Teddy great video as always. One thing about this style watch, casing, dimensions etc. is that it really depends on the collector experiences since these dimensions are safe And seem to be really common. I can mention about three or four that look exactly the same and give the same specs. Just as elegant its just a matter of other brands getting to the consumer first.
Nice to see JLC getting some love. Great looking watch!
Having this watch along with a nice chronograph and nice diver, you’re all set.
I bought this watch--pretty much because of this video. (My AD should share her commission with Teddy!) It does not disappoint. The camera work in this video is great, but somehow the watch is even more impressive in real life. My only observation is that the black strap is great, but I decided to try out the JLC blue crocodile strap as a replacement for a few days, and I think it works even better. It is definitely as impressive, and somewhat more flexible. I'll probably switch it black to the black strap for a truly formal event, but day-to-day in a business casual office the blue strap works somewhat better. Either way, it is an amazing watch. This was my first JLC; it won't be my last.
That watch matched up with the suit you're wearing absolutely fantastically.
If that's not part of your personal collection it should be!
My first watch was this one in silver and it's still my favourite. Funny enough I never considered the Reverso, I am starting to consider it only recently for its more sporty design.
Simply stunning! Thanks for the great review.
Bought this watch in 2013. Love it so much. I wear it to work instead of my rolex datejust which I often wear during other times. And my Submariner for outdoor activities.
Recently tried this watch on at the JLC boutique. Not only very thin but also quite light. Definately on the short list.
Just brought one today, totally love it!
A true stunner, so alluring in blue! Perhaps with a Reverso in a different color, a dress watch collection would be complete!
I have owned a reverso and it is a lovely watch. It’s absolutely wonderful and surprisingly adaptable/dress up/down etc.
this is most definitely a dress watch and I don’t think it’s an everyday piece. But my goodness it’s stunning. I really can’t think of a nicer dress watch in this price range. Looks, movement, finishing, provenance, I guess the only thing missing is value retention. Which is criminal in my opinion but a great opportunity to own one of these ncredible watches second hand. Which is what I intend to do!
Bought the white dial version earlier this year, the design and finish are just pure elegance. My only problem with the watch is that the movement makes some light noise whilst self-winding.
I am memorized by the aesthetics. Great presentation young man 👏👌
That montage intro was choice! I thought it going to be an official advertisement there for a second. Thanks for the info, Teddy!
Great Video, Teddy - wonderful macro shots! I think 2022 will focus more on dress watches. Omega Tresor (40 mm, small seconds and power reserve) totally underrated and this great 39 mm JLC Master Line Up, steel and gold/white gold with a lot of variations. Fantastic watches to enjoy in a more calm and restrained way. Cheaper alternatives are Nomos Orions and Junghans Meisters. There are so many wonderful choices ...or maybe saving up for a Calatrava? Greetings from Germany
Just a phenomenal piece; I am considering this one alongside a Calatrava for eventual addition to my collection. I would imagine the resale on the Patek is better but this is every bit as much of a great watch.
JLC is for me the most magnificent big luxury watchbrand!
I have an Ultra Thin Moon and a Reverso. I love them both, but I think the Ultra Thin Moon is my favorite of the two.
I love the camera work of this watch. After the Reverso the next JLC watch should funds be available I'm rather taken by the Polaris Memovox. At the moment the itch for a simple moon phase watch is scratched by a time + date Longines silver dial. I do really like this Master Ultra Thin Moon blue dial though. I wish you and yours a happy new year Teddy!.
This guy deserves way more subscribers, Thank youu Teddy :)
Absolutely love JLC, the holy trinity of watch making in my book (move aside Patek, AP and VC!). Watch making at its finest, the watch maker's watch. An iconic watch that's value for money.
Beautiful watch, one that I nearly purchased a few weeks back.
A beautiful watch! I love the finishing overall, but took particular notice of the movement. Under the micro lens you get a great idea of how well the company does finishing. Less expensive movements, though they may appear nicely finished to the unaided eye, a macro shot will show roughness. But the well-finished watch will be smooth and sharp. The moon phase dial looks beautiful against the deep blue. BTW, I've had that Longines watch you showed as my Windows desktop for about six months now. For those that liked it, it's about $3k USD, give or take a few hundred.
Stunning Dress watch with a great moon phase. It has my attention. I love the size. I have been looking hard at the IWC 42 perpetual but it's so expensive and is so much bigger
Hey Teddy, absolutely love JLC and this watch (I have the Master Control Calendar). Happy New years from a fellow Clevelander (Shaker Hts K-12, now living in CT). I recognize all the locations in the intro. Keep up the good work!
Literally just bought this exact watch today from John in your 30k challenge video. Suuuuch an underrated watch
that blue dial is just orgasmically stunning!
I think the Polaris line is JLC’s best. The Polaris Chronograph is an absolute classic.
Teddy thanks you for this video. It help me to choose JLC. After watching your this video I made my mind to buy JLC ultra thin moon and date same watch with blue dial and ten days ago JLC in Delhi India arranged and I bought this watch. This is my first JLC. Thanks once again Teddy.
Beautiful piece, Love the blue dial,
My husband owns the master control! And I think it’s so cool to own a JLC THAT ISNT THE REVERSO! (… as much as I love the reverso!)
I have that but with white dial…. Beautifull 😍😍😍
I was very happy about this review. And then on New Year's Eve too. Just like you mentioned, I also came from the Reverso to the Ultra Thin Moon, also in 2021 of all times. Because this year the dial and movement were updated, as you have described it. Then I came across the "Master Control Calendar" by chance, and compared to this I find the moon phase window of the "Ultra Thin Moon" a bit smaller. Which of course is due to the date disc. So I'm still torn as to which of the two models to choose. And then I unfortunately like the "Ultra Thin Moon" even better in gold than in steel. But unfortunately, gold prices are beyond my capabilities. C'est la vie.
Happy New Year, Teddy!
Happy new year Teddy, I totally feel you; the Master Ultra Thin Moon is a gem: Unbeatable with what it offers at the price it does. I wish you continued success and your love of Vacheron Constantin sets you apart from the crowd, anyways. One of not many right?)) Cheers!
Had no idea this came in a 36 as well. Big fan of the the Master line. Picked up my grail, a Master Geographic in 38mm. A 2001 model that looked unworn. Not too fond of the 39mm and 40mm. Wish JLC would have more in the 38mm range. I do have tiny wrists so a little biased in that area. In either case, great review. Wish TB and his channel viewers a great 2022.
The 36mm is not as great.
This is the dress watch that would get me into the segment…dangerously good looks.
I have my eye on thr Master Ultra Thin MP as my first JLC to buy
love it.. That is one clean dial. Very nice.
Glad you examined this piece. It’s my favorite from JLC. Have considered it many times, but I simply dont have a need for a dress watch…I wish I did.
The rose gold one can be worn more casually in my opinion
If you want something that's similar to this in terms of aesthetic but for the fraction of the price you can get a seiko blue moon ssa405j (although it does have some drawbacks)
Long ago (20yrs?), JLC had a beautiful grey dial model with two chronographs left and right. I have never seen it since then even as a second hand. I hope that JLC will make it again.
That Master Thin Moon really suits you, Teddy. Like it was made for you. I know you like the Reverso but this is the dress watch for you in my opinion.
The Master UT series was the one that really caught my attention and got me interested in JLCs, I remember it was the previous line with the grey(?) dials that mesmerized me. Both the Moonphase and Perpetual calendar models are on my 'work hard to get it' list. Come to think about it, I have little to no interest at all in the company's other lines of watches.... yes yes, I know, it's almost blasphemous to say I totally don't dig the reversos...
On a side note, Thanks for the content you've been putting out so far. I always look forward to your wristshots to get an idea for how a watch wear cos I also have a 6.25" wrist, and you're the only one on the platform that have the same wrist size... LOL
I own the previous model and totally love it!
JLC is an amazing brand. I find their offerings more compelling then any of the holy Trinity.
The Polaris line is particularly interesting to me.
JLC is my favourite brand and this watch is an absolute perfection
Stunning watch in every aspect. If you can't afford one, like me, there is a fantastic alternative out there. I'm talking about the Baume & Mercier Clifton 10549.
So far, this is my second favorite JLC (black one), just behind the burgundy Reverso small second.
Love their ultra thin. I have the reserve de marche.
I like this watch and the black sun moon reverso.
Nice piece but beyond my budget. Interesting that most comments also mention the Reverso, even though not the focus of this video. I think that speaks volumes. I will go for a Reverso every time.
This, in the rose gold version, is my absolute dream watch. It is the absolute pinnacle of the simple understated elegance that defines a dress watch. The Reverso, though extraordinary, cannot compete. JLC is the pinnacle of watch making in my book and I'd take their watches over VC or Patek any day.
Gorgeous, and attainable.
I ended up buying both at the same time, the gold master thin moon and a reverso. The reverso is a must have , but guess which one gets more wrist time? Suprisingly , the master moon gets alot of compliments, people usually catch it and said, hey, that's a new watch?
Beautiful timepiece!
Stunning Watch! I wish !
Quite impressive specs in a 9mm thin automatic watch ! 🤩
Classic, clean and beautiful. Looks like the perfect dress watch to me... Except the price is way out of my budget. 😞
Same here, I always thought the master ultra thin is one of their best offerings. I would love to own that watch … maybe in a silver dial since I have a lot of blue watches now
I have the Ultra Thin in 18k w/ small sub seconds...and it is right at the edge of being to large for my wrists...but I can live with it. And that's why I couldn't resist picking up a steel preowned moon phase with the 40 hour power reserve. (if I'm wearing the watch and it is automatic, the elongated reserve doesn't really mean that much to me). I am new to JLC and I must say that I find the Ultra Thin to be the most stunningly beautiful watch I've ever seen. And the feeling of quality is so...alive. This journey started with a Reverso Grande Taille...again preowned because I wanted specifically wanted the gold/steel combination. Then I came across two 1957 gold watches with the bumper movements. They are equally as elegant as the new watches and they did it then with just 35mm. Anyway, just a recent convert to the brand.
Looks alot like the blue dial Baume et mercier Clifton!.. Both watches are amazingly beautiful
Excellent thumbnail with your suit and posture in front of the flag! Top-notch!
This watch is so beautiful 🥰
Tried on a Reverso last month.
Was not for my wrist. Was quite disappointed, as I really like the Reverso.
Anyways, happy new year to all.
Wow, amazing watch.
Absolutely about time someone took a good look at an "entry level" JLC. very clean, very simple of both dial and case, case back and mvmt finish, I'd love to see these on more wrists. Anyone can wear it, for almost any situation, and I think if they can find a way to get this watch to come in under 5 or 6 grand, they would own that market no question and it would show off the beauty and elegance of a "real", i.e. mechanical watch and maybe more new people coming into the Watch World.
5 to 6 grand??? 😂😂😂😂
Beautiful watch.
Great piece as usual, Teddy. I've tried this on and it's a stunner. I think worth mentioning with this JLC range is that colour is a big influencer. The silver dials for me are well, too subtle for their own good. In the Master Control end of things, they too need complications for them to work, and then they really do. Also agreed Teddy that if folks are interested in this style of watch (blue Moon) the Longines similar to this is a great option for seriously less money.
the silver dial version was my fav. JLC for the longest time. This blue one tops it. On the list!
Can you make a special video on watch accessories (like watch winder) and on how to maintain automatic and mechanical watches in general?
As you have mentioned a Longines (Master Collection) at the beginning of your video, I would bring to your attention a very very much similar, and relevant watch by…Longines. It is the automatic blue dial with moon phase with a date dial at 6, from the same Master Collection; it comes with a blue leather strap with white stiching. Personnaly, the overalls look of the Longines is just stunning and its aesthetic would probably rank as high, if not higher (with its numbered chapter ring), than the JLC (which is a tad boring) and, at less than one third of the price! Granted the Longines is a bit thicker (at 11.1 m.), but I believe that it is a very strong contender for a luxury entry watch with moon phase, a smashing look and an affordable price range!
The JLC watch is a beauty.
2 years ago, I walked in to buy a omega moon watch. The salesman took his time and helped me out. I ended up walking out with a JLC Master ultra thin. It was close to double of the cost of the moon watch. Not a lot of people know about it unless I walk into a watch store. It doesn’t get the love and attention it deserves. Especially when people only knows Tudor Rolex omegas. Two years later, I’m married, have a baby at home. I think it’s the first and last luxury watch I can ever buy. My next watch is probably going to be a Hamilton khaki field as I always wanted one as a daily beater and they’re relatively cheap. I still daily an Apple Watch for work. Seiko Tuna on the weekend, and pulls out the ultra thin moon on special events and date nights.