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chloebear · 23 February 2018, 08:22 AM

I currently have a Milgauss, Explorer 2 and a Railmaster. I wear the Railmaster on a leather strap as my de facto dress watch but I don’t believe it’s a proper dress watch. My leading candidate is the JLC Master Control. I’m also considering the Cellini Time, but it’d be a stretch used. The new JLC looks to be about half the price of a used Cellini.

Anyone with experience with these two watches? Anything else I should be considering in the $4000 to $8000 range?

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watchwatcher · 23 February 2018, 08:26 AM

To my eyes, the cellini looks a little dressier than the JLC. Guess it depends on what look you're going for.

rw2008 · 23 February 2018, 08:28 AM

JLC Master Ultra Thin

chloebear · 23 February 2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

To my eyes, the cellini looks a little dressier than the JLC. Guess it depends on what look you're going for.

I totally agree that the Cellini looks a little dressier. I really like them both. I'm a little worried that the JLC is too similiar to my Railmaster.

Sometimes it's hard to compare watches of totally different price points because in your mind it's hard not to factor the price in. I definitely like the Cellini better, but I'm not sure if I like it twice the price better.

chloebear · 23 February 2018, 08:45 AM

Also, the Cellini being a no date model is a plus in my book. I wish the JLC didn't have a date. Although the date being blue is pretty cool.

AK797 · 23 February 2018, 09:01 AM

JLC is nice, or you could sell one Rolex and get the Lange Saxonia, great value for a Haute piece.

ap1 · 23 February 2018, 09:06 AM

I also like th black dial mc date jlc - that one is a tad dressier. The blue accents sport that jlc up a bit. Love idea of moving one of these three and picking up used Lange 1815 or vc patrimony

Wcdhtwn · 23 February 2018, 09:32 AM

IWC Portuguese is in your price range, especially pre owned. I’d probably grab the Cellini but the IWC is another option. There are other IWC lines that could do the trick as well. Though I generally don’t like the Constellation line from Omega there are a few pieces in there that could also do... the Co-axial movement is very good.

run23 · 23 February 2018, 09:42 AM

Both look good, although I definitely prefer the Cellini. The date on the JLC kills it a bit for me.

But I’m probably the wrong guy to be opining in ‘dress’ watches as my dress watch is a diver (-;

lecorsaire · 23 February 2018, 09:48 AM

What about a Breguet Classique? A classic, simple dress watch with the beautiful Breguet hands.

Gharddog03 · 23 February 2018, 09:50 AM

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Slider817 · 23 February 2018, 09:53 AM

JLC is a great choice, also look at IWC, both offer good value on the secondary market. You have two Rolex and one Omega, may as well try a different style of watch, from a brand that has a different focus.

chloebear · 23 February 2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

JLC is nice, or you could sell one Rolex and get the Lange Saxonia, great value for a Haute piece.

Wow, that's a great looking piece! I can't believe I am even thinking about a Lange. It's interesting how if you stick around here long enough, watches that seemed out of range eventually sound like they're in range.

scarlet knight · 23 February 2018, 10:47 AM

JLC MUT Moon? I like it in black. The white dial is hard to read.

scarlet knight · 23 February 2018, 10:49 AM

JLC Reverso Duo?

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rdigate · 23 February 2018, 10:52 AM

I would consider the MUT Moon, Master Control Geographic, or the JLC Reverso. Classics all and in your price range. Each offers its own unique complications.

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Derkuhlmann · 23 February 2018, 10:56 AM

I’ve actually seen that white dail Milgauss on a brown strap and it looks pretty awesome as a dress watch to me.

busytimmy · 23 February 2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

JLC is nice, or you could sell one Rolex and get the Lange Saxonia, great value for a Haute piece.

I like the way this man thinks.

scarlet knight · 23 February 2018, 11:03 AM

Like the JLC MC Geographic!

busytimmy · 23 February 2018, 11:03 AM

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lucevan le stelle · 23 February 2018, 11:10 AM

Wrist size?

Gharddog03 · 23 February 2018, 11:11 AM

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the_natural · 23 February 2018, 11:11 AM

Another vote for GS.

DLRIDES · 23 February 2018, 11:12 AM

JLC Reverso 976

Or

JLC Master Control Ultra Thin Reserve

Both wearable SS, reasonably priced, and look amazing

chloebear · 23 February 2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lucevan le stelle

Wrist size?

16.5 cm (6.5 inches)

chloebear · 23 February 2018, 11:40 AM

A lot of dress watch love for on here for JLC. I'll be going to Vegas in a couple of weeks and I'm scoping out JLC dealers there now. I think I need to spend some time seeing these in person. The Reverso seems universally revered, so I think that would be a good one to get a closer look at as well.

Navarino · 23 February 2018, 11:40 AM

Strongly recommend the ALS Saxonia. If you're open to the idea, check out the 37mm thin model on the secondary market for some additional $ savings.

FSUGeoff · 23 February 2018, 11:45 AM

I want a master control geographic to fill the "dress" watch in my collection. I have gotten away with the speedy on black croc strap in a black tie setting pretty well, IMO.

ferrissteve11 · 23 February 2018, 11:46 AM

I don't own an ALS piece, however If I was in the market for a dress watch they'd certainly be toward the top.

Etschell · 23 February 2018, 11:47 AM

nomos worldtimer in blue or white.

23 February 2018, 08:22 AM	#1
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Dress Watch I currently have a Milgauss, Explorer 2 and a Railmaster. I wear the Railmaster on a leather strap as my de facto dress watch but I don’t believe it’s a proper dress watch. My leading candidate is the JLC Master Control. I’m also considering the Cellini Time, but it’d be a stretch used. The new JLC looks to be about half the price of a used Cellini. Anyone with experience with these two watches? Anything else I should be considering in the $4000 to $8000 range? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 February 2018, 09:48 AM	#10
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	What about a Breguet Classique? A classic, simple dress watch with the beautiful Breguet hands. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

23 February 2018, 11:12 AM	#24
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,675	JLC Reverso 976 Or JLC Master Control Ultra Thin Reserve Both wearable SS, reasonably priced, and look amazing __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

23 February 2018, 11:45 AM	#28
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	I want a master control geographic to fill the "dress" watch in my collection. I have gotten away with the speedy on black croc strap in a black tie setting pretty well, IMO. __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

23 February 2018, 11:47 AM	#30
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	nomos worldtimer in blue or white. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

23 February 2018, 08:26 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	To my eyes, the cellini looks a little dressier than the JLC. Guess it depends on what look you're going for.

23 February 2018, 08:28 AM	#3
rw2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex AP Patek Posts: 659	JLC Master Ultra Thin

23 February 2018, 08:45 AM	#5
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Also, the Cellini being a no date model is a plus in my book. I wish the JLC didn't have a date. Although the date being blue is pretty cool.

23 February 2018, 09:01 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	JLC is nice, or you could sell one Rolex and get the Lange Saxonia, great value for a Haute piece.

23 February 2018, 09:06 AM	#7
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	I also like th black dial mc date jlc - that one is a tad dressier. The blue accents sport that jlc up a bit. Love idea of moving one of these three and picking up used Lange 1815 or vc patrimony

23 February 2018, 09:32 AM	#8
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	IWC Portuguese is in your price range, especially pre owned. I’d probably grab the Cellini but the IWC is another option. There are other IWC lines that could do the trick as well. Though I generally don’t like the Constellation line from Omega there are a few pieces in there that could also do... the Co-axial movement is very good.

23 February 2018, 09:42 AM	#9
run23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 590	Both look good, although I definitely prefer the Cellini. The date on the JLC kills it a bit for me. But I’m probably the wrong guy to be opining in ‘dress’ watches as my dress watch is a diver (-;

23 February 2018, 09:50 AM	#11
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466

23 February 2018, 09:53 AM	#12
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	JLC is a great choice, also look at IWC, both offer good value on the secondary market. You have two Rolex and one Omega, may as well try a different style of watch, from a brand that has a different focus.

23 February 2018, 10:47 AM	#14
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	JLC MUT Moon? I like it in black. The white dial is hard to read.

23 February 2018, 10:49 AM	#15
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	JLC Reverso Duo? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 February 2018, 10:52 AM	#16
rdigate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Forest Hills NY Posts: 204	I would consider the MUT Moon, Master Control Geographic, or the JLC Reverso. Classics all and in your price range. Each offers its own unique complications. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

23 February 2018, 10:56 AM	#17
Derkuhlmann "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southeast US Posts: 95	I’ve actually seen that white dail Milgauss on a brown strap and it looks pretty awesome as a dress watch to me.

23 February 2018, 11:03 AM	#19
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Like the JLC MC Geographic!

23 February 2018, 11:10 AM	#21
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	Wrist size?

23 February 2018, 11:11 AM	#23
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 858	Another vote for GS.

23 February 2018, 11:40 AM	#26
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	A lot of dress watch love for on here for JLC. I'll be going to Vegas in a couple of weeks and I'm scoping out JLC dealers there now. I think I need to spend some time seeing these in person. The Reverso seems universally revered, so I think that would be a good one to get a closer look at as well.

23 February 2018, 11:40 AM	#27
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Strongly recommend the ALS Saxonia. If you're open to the idea, check out the 37mm thin model on the secondary market for some additional $ savings.

23 February 2018, 11:46 AM	#29
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	I don't own an ALS piece, however If I was in the market for a dress watch they'd certainly be toward the top.

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