Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon - The Luxury Watch You Won't Find at Rolex or Grand Seiko... 

How much did it cost? And what colors are available

@@lucky889s9 you mean specifically the strap?

@@JamesCarian yes

@@lucky889s9 these are the ones I buy, the SwimSkin Alligator. They have black, espresso brown, navy blue/white. There's another texture they offer (not made to look like alligator) with some different colors. $320 is the price. rubberb.com/en/universal-straps/universal-vegan-watch-strap-swimskin-alligator-22mm?selected-color=138

Yup, would bug me as well.

Yes, I had another commenter notice this - Rubber B makes the sizing for the SwimSkin in 2mm spans. My GS uses the 21-22mm size, and even though the spacing on it is 22 the strap is very tight. So since this watch is 21 I went with the 19-20mm size strap because I thought the larger one would be overly tight. It is noticeable for sure but, it doesn't bother me too much.

Agreed. Should go with the 22mm and slice a bit off of each edge. Not brain surgery.

@@JamesCarian Great looking strap and watch but I would not be able to live with those gaps lol

​@@slashdotism it doesn't look like OP got it properly fitted

Thank you! Yes surprisingly not a lot of videos on this most recent model from JLC. It is truly perfection on the wrist.

Really appreciate the comment, I enjoyed making it. And I agree, I always try to share that story or connection if I'm going to make a review. Maybe some people just prefer the facts and details of the watch but I think that misses the point of owning them!

I agree, I think for what you're actually getting with a JLC they may be one of the most understated watches. Some of the highest quality standards in the industry - and beautiful.

I like JLC and IWC

Yes, they have accomplished some pretty amazing feats of engineering in watchmaking. Big fan of what JLC is doing!

@@JamesCarian I like the moon phase on this watch, I have a feeling that the decoration of the moon phase is just so much more superb to what any other company is doing. I've never even been a fan of moon phases, because 1 - who cares where the moon is, and I'd normally prefer keeping a watch cleaner of complications I wouldn't use. but this thing is really special. definitely going into my watch wishlist, and that list is becoming quite exclusive since my taste in watches is starting to become quite expensive, and only the best make it in

@@yaakovhassoun8965 yeah I mean I didn't even really look around much or compare but the only other reasonably priced watch with a moon phase I can think of is the GO panomatic lunar, and I don't like that nearly as much as the JLC.

@@JamesCarian yeah that one's beautiful also, very well balanced. but I stopped enjoying small seconds hands. I like seeing a little more movement. At first I thought it was cool, but I kinda moved away from that style (I'm wearing a nomos 180 with a small seconds hand as I type). I love the detail on the jlc, especially the stars.

@@yaakovhassoun8965 yes, the enamel moon phase disc and polishing are spectacular.

Appreciate that! And yes I believe the movement was updated for either the 2020 or 2021 model year. Again, easiest way to tell is the longer index at 12 versus the prior model which is shorter. I also have this up for sale currently so if you're interested let me know!

I love it. Thank you for the comment - glad I could add something to your radar!

Absolutely. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by the video!

@@Teleman01 that's awesome man! Yes, this is a spectacular first luxury watch which, in my opinion punches way above its weight. JLC is tremendously underrated and the craftsmanship you get for the price point is outstanding. Can definitely find these very reasonably priced used. Be sure to get full box & papers so you know you've got the real deal. Cheers, thanks for the comment and I hope you find the right JLC 🙂

Glad you enjoyed it! I am still loving this watch and it's become my primary daily wearer.

Interesting call out on that detail! Yeah I can definitely see how some of those small things can influence how people feel about the watch. Sometimes it's still okay enough to want the piece, but other times it can certainly be a deal breaker. Love this version of it. Thanks for the comment!

Haha thank you! Yeah I couldn't find a lot of reviews on this one honestly and most of them are the older version. So I definitely wanted to get an updated one out there. And of course, give some love to JLC because, I mean have you seen the watch 😂

Same, waiting for delivery of my silver dial

Appreciate that David! I am really enjoying having it in the collection, JLC is underrated to me.

Thanks for the comment! It is definitely a hard piece to match in any collection. Really enjoying wearing it - neglecting some of the other pieces for a bit. 🙂

There's a 36mm version.

@@AdhamHossam165 yes! They do have one shown on the website that's 36mm, silver dial variant that looks very nice.

@@AdhamHossam165 I thought the black dial wasn't available in 36... but I'm completely open to being corrected. Is there one? Or did you mean the silver one?

Thank you, I appreciate that!

Silver dial is also gorgeous, that would've been my 2nd choice of the 3 stainless models. But yes, the Cellini and the RG model are also very lovely. Kind of wish the Cellini would have Rolex's standard fluted bezel instead of the coined style one that it has. But hey, only they get to decide on those designs I suppose. Thanks for sharing!

Hey I appreciate that! Thanks for stopping by the video!

Appreciate that, obviously my first choice - but I love the way JLC does silver as well. Was very tempted to go with that option initially.

Hmm to me it seems like the pricing has stayed consistent on this...blue dial is an excellent choice though. Personally I don't think there's a wrong choice in color on this reference, all 3 are beautiful and distinct in their own ways.

@@JamesCarian Perhaps the pricing in the US is different than in Europe. In January 2022 the price increased from €9,700 to €10,600. In May 2022 from €10,600 to €11,200, and in September from €11,200 to €12,400. Alltogether 2.700,- € in 9 months.

@@georgeii2629 wow yes that is a big bump. Pre-owned for the newest reference in the US has stayed about $1-2k under retail. Clearly more interest in Europe, it seems. Glad you were able to get the one you wanted though!

I stopped by a local mall that had a watch repair kiosk and they were able to find some curved spring bars that fit, and put the new strap on it. Thanks for stopping by the video!

Yes, generally the recommendation will be setting the date/moon phase outside of 9pm-3am as to not get too close to the date changeover. So yes, you'd move the time to something more neutral in the day.

Hey thanks! Appreciate you stopping by the video!

Sometimes if you turn the crown inadvertently as you're pulling it out reinserting it it will maneuver the time. Not unusual for any watch I've seen.

Thanks Jim! I just continue to be impressed by the brand. From everything I've seen of the manufacture, you're getting a Patek for a third of the price here. And candidly I think I like JLC's designs better (in many cases). I find myself giving this one a majority of the wrist time during the day! And the all black esthetic makes it versatile, I'm currently wearing it on a brown strap and liking that more than the black on black.

Thank you! And no, the first time I tried on this model was actually last year at a boutique (only the 39's) so I knew exactly what I wanted. I was looking at the RG version for a bit but ultimately I needed a black on black piece and this was perfect.

Yes, I continue to love the elegant simplicity of everything about JLC. Thanks for stopping by the video!

That's a steal, if you're already considering the piece I'd definitely go for it. Won't find it for less than that even pre-owned. It is a stunner, well worth having in the collection!

Also make sure it's the new model though I've seen them discount the prior year one.

I appreciate it. I am loving this piece!

@@JamesCarian Enjoy it, it's a killer!

Yes, the Master Calendar is also a lovely piece. You can't go wrong with anything from JLC!

Thank you, I appreciate the comment!

I'm alright with that though, Rubber B deserves the credit. I don't know that anyone would notice it on your wrist and accuse you of wearing a faux leather strap. Truly a matter of personal preference I think.

Thanks for the comment! Most brands have increased prices somewhat...in my opinion even though GS may be the best value in all watchmaking currently, JLC is still an amazing value. If this was a Patek or Lange it would cost $25k. And yet JLC still does hand finishing, all in house movements with amazing accuracy, and complications for significantly less. You still get your money's worth with JLC.

Correct! The series from Rubber B is actually called "Swim Skin" for that reason. I love their products!

That's a great question, I haven't crossed that bridge with any of my watches yet. I'll probably check out some forums or the JLC site when I get close to owning it that long and see what it looks like. But yeah I think in general most watches are $750-1500 on the high side so I'd imagine it's somewhere in there.

Get to know a good independent. Sending to JLC will be expensive and they will refinish etc which you might not want Every 5 years is a good standard.

Thank you for the comment. Yes, I have fallen in love with JLC over the past few years. They've truly got it all. Design, precision, value, and also some amazing options across the spectrum from more affordable to more premium. Appreciate you stopping by the video!

Ceramic bearings in the rotor - the sound is a bit more noticeable and I'd say it rotates more freely, which is actually good because it seems to need less motion to stay wound.

Sometimes the best answer is, first one, then the other. 🙂 At times choosing makes sense but, having both could also be an option! Then it's just a matter of prioritizing which comes before the other. I've experienced that several times.

@@JamesCarian i feel the GO will come first but Ill defo get the JLC. Cheers mate

@@asprinama cheers! Post reviews when you get them 😉

@@JamesCarian thank you mate. enjoy your gorgeous timepiece. All the best

I also love the silver dial, that was my other consideration. And yes, the previous model actually labeled the rotor with "22k" text.

Yes 22. AP uses 24k. The reason that these watchmakers use this high rated gold is that it weighs more and you can have larger cutouts as you see with the JLC but still giving it enough heft to make the mechanism work.

Well I actually saw that it is 18k which makes more sense. Saw it on WatchAdvisor, btw I don’t think anyone does 24 and 22 is the maximum i ever saw

@@taledvabsky @3:12 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sfQj9KuDd9E.html

Thanks for the comment! Yes, having a few different pieces in the collection this one quickly became a favorite daily wearer for me. Love the subtle elegance of it. I really don't think it's delicate. I put a Rubber B strap on there so I wouldn't need to worry about water or anything and it's very versatile. No more susceptible to scratching than any stainless steel watch. It is incredibly accurate. I don't have experience with Seiko watches personally, I've had two Rolex, two Omega, one Grand Seiko, and this. For me this has probably been the most correct size for my wrist, even though at times I do like the larger wrist presence of the Rolex. I am actually in the process of trading this one in for a special limited edition of this same watch, just because of how much I liked it. So yes if you're looking for a great daily that's understated, comfortable, and a beauty to look at, you can't go wrong with this. And all 3 color options on it are spectacular.

I'd say just be sure to look at the newest version of the watch so you get the extended power reserve, the older model has shorter separated indices at 12 and only a 38 hour reserve vs 70.

Yes, anytime I change the straps on watches I always take some time to tug the strap from different angles, just to make sure that's not going to happen. Would never want to lose such a piece of art wrenching my wrist into an odd position!

Good advice. One time I had a watch strap come loose from one end, when I was walking at work. Luckily I was able to react quickly and catch the watch before it fell off my wrist.

Really appreciate that. Thank you for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it!

Hey thank you, I appreciate the comment!

I have heard this about JLC, I can understand why it's frustrating when not all brands do it. At the same time, I guess I'd at least be confident in knowing the service standards are maintained because it's the company that's doing the repair. So I can see both sides on that for sure.

It is a tough choice absolutely! For me I thought about it in terms of how it plays into my collection. I already have a white dial watch, I had blue, and brown but not black. So that's why I went this one. And I'm kind of building out variety in my darker dials. But if I didn't have a lighter dial piece already I probably would have gone with the silver. That's how I try to decide if I'm ever not sure, see how it fits with the rest of the collection. Hope that helps!

@@JamesCarian Just got the sliver dial 2 weeks ago. Thanks for the help.

@@VMui-hz4yk congratulations on the new piece! You should post a video I haven't seen any reviews on the newest silver model 🙂 wear it well, glad this helped your decision making process!

I don't wear suits either...it goes great with plenty of casual or professional outfits. And accuracy is relative - obviously depending on if you're talking about mechanical vs quartz - but I've been looking at it most next to my GS and it is keeping time better, which is interesting (and impressive).

@JamesCarian I have a GS Snowflake, and it is quartz accurate because of the Springdrive. I have a gold Corum. Incredibly thin, very dressy. Belonged to my father. I rarely wear it because I am terrified of banging it. Your watch gave me a similar vibe. It is so beautiful, I would be conscious I was wearing it all the time. Congratulations. It is high horology and should be worn.

@@rickjason215 yes, spring drive is incredible! And I have never heard of Corum, thanks for giving me a new brand to check out 😉

@@JamesCarian They were a popular brand around the 1960’s. The popular watches were thin manual movements. When I inherited the watch, I wasn’t a watch nut and didn’t realize how delicate they were. I overwound the main spring. Watches today usually have a device that prevents that. I don’t ever wear it, because it doesn’t have a sapphire crystal and my heavy hand will destroy it.

Absolutely, Longines makes some great pieces that are fantastic value. I've not seen anything as visually pleasing from Longines though, I think JLC wins that category by a landslide.

@@JamesCarian I agree 100%.

GS is just an amazing value all around. But in terms of quality I'd say JLC is right there. Besides polishing and dial textures I think they're about on par, though you can get into a GS for less, absolutely.

I think JLC has an X factor not found on Seiko watches. They have a more traditional and elegant style that looks good in formal situations. Grand Seikos are nice to, but their watch cases leave something to be desired. They can be bulky. I prefer traditional style cases.

Having seen all 3 of these models in person, they are truly all lovely. The white is like a nice bright silver color if you like a lighter dial color. The blued seconds hand and moon phase disc give you a subtle bit of contrast to the silver. The blue has a brushed look to it, if you like the color it's a great piece, with more contrast between the dial & hour markers. I picked up this one because I thought it had the most contrast between the black dial & hour markers/moonphase indicator. So yes, genuinely all three are amazing, just depends on what style you prefer! Here's a good hands on video of the blue/silver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_FWnOekpMVs.htmlsi=Zh8TL0AXS-rKW9vq

@@JamesCarian thanks a lot James for your answer and precision, I really appreciate it. I will look the link you send me and keep in touch. Congratulations for your purchase. This Watch are amazing. If perfection is a Watch, I think we find it (sorry for my english!)

@@nicolaspiotrowski4135 glad to help. Hopefully the journey and picking the right piece for yourself is exciting and satisfying. Cheers!

I definitely understand that, it's the loudest of any watch that I've seen with the ceramic rotor bearings. But it's still such an awesome piece from JLC...I will gladly look past it!

Night birch - I have a review of that one also! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0zfGHlMjN_U.html

Retail currently is around $11k!

See pinned comment! I updated the strap, and actually ended up trading this one in for the watch in my most recent review. Both JLCs are beautiful pieces! Thanks for stopping by the video man!

@@JonasReichert1992 look up the most recent full moon and then these instructions will work: Let’s say five days have passed since the last full moon. Orient the moon disc, so the full moon is at the top (and completely visible through the aperture). Then advance the moon disc by four days. Next, if your watch has a date, set it to one day behind the current date (yesterday). Finally, pull out the crown to the time-set position and move the hands past midnight, so the date jumps forward to today’s date. The moonphase should advance around this time to show the lunar stage five days after the full moon has passed.

@@JamesCarian thank you very much! I will try it tommorow

@@JonasReichert1992 no problem man! I had the same questions when I first got this piece and had to figure it out. Do you have this watch specifically also?

@@JamesCarian i probably jumped to acoclusion a Little too fast. It could be different from mine i have the MASTER CONTROL CHRONOGRAPH CALENDAR which has those bigger buttons on side which i cant see on yours but yours is also a Master from earlier? +the thinner Version?

@@JonasReichert1992 oh man that's also a beautiful watch. But the moonphase should function the same way so those instructions will still apply. Those are pretty standard steps for any moonphase because they all function on a 29.5 day cycle. Great watch! Let me know if it works!

I see the spirit of owning a JLC as a very romantic gesture between man and time-piece, wearing a JLC on your wrist is like having a secret love affair with yourself, you don't want any random person on the street to love them or to even know what/who they are. You just wanted it for yourself. And (at the most), extend that love to the rare few horology enthusiasts who so naturally engage with the watch at an intimate level without the attention of the world :)

@@Adriazredz I think your reply should be accompanied by a rich string orchestral backing. The Mantovani Orchestra springs to mind.

In the same sense as Adrian's comment - I think what a watch could be mistaken for, is beside the point. You as the wearer know exactly what it is!

I think you are mistaking it for Omega.

Yes! Was definitely not thinking about it at the time of making the video. Appreciate the comment!

Then I would suggest you do not buy any watches 😉

@@JamesCarian Thank you for your advice, I wish you good health and great videos in the "future"

I would suppose that whenever you are late, you just shrug it off and say time is relative. I wonder how's that been working out for you.

I love the piece regardless!

Appreciate the feedback. I still love the Rubber B though 😉

Unfortunately Rubber B doesn't have a size in between what they currently offer, so I will stick with this one. The next size up is too wide (tested it from another watch).

Why a rubber B for a watch with 5 bar? The CF strap is much better

@@jayoungrn don't want to have to worry about water - plus the sizing on the factory strap is a bit large for me. I have very small wrists.

Appreciate the comment! Thanks for stopping by the video. 🤘🏻

Yep that size is about right! I think there's a lot of personal preference in watches when it comes to size. Depends on the person, the design, case dimensions, etc.

Where do you find a serious watch at 35mm? I've been looking and it feels like brands don't have the capability to make watches under 38mm nowaday

I added the pinned comment - ordered the correct lug width and it looks great...I am wearing it right now, it's become my favorite daily wearer!

Maybe I missed something, is it not calfskin on the underside of the strap?

Then you will be glad to know it is the smallest watch in my collection 😂 but sincerely, I love it and I think it looks great.

Appreciate the comment. I have fallen in love with watches that are slightly too large if that is the case haha

Sorry it sounds like you haven't had good experiences with those folks. The watches are fantastic!

What size do you prefer?

They do a 36 Or go for a Reverso Or hot take, woman's version.