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toph · 16 August 2008, 09:49 PM

Ok, i love my two rolexes but for the last week or so i keep getting the urge for a new watch.
I have looked at the JLC master Geographic many times before and it is beautiful in my opinion. But expensive for me. The MSRP is nearly double that of a my milgauss which i am considering flipping it for. Pre loved you can pick these up for £3000-£3500. The problem is i cannot find one in the UK very often. If the situation arose do you think that would be a good idea - if i got a good price for my white milgauss and a good price for the JLC. plese let me know what you all think and any more info on the JLC would be greatly appreciated.

I would get the bracelet on it too- this pic is just for illustrartion purposes
:cheers

frostie · 16 August 2008, 10:28 PM

I think it is a good idea and honestly that JLC looks stunning

However do not flip your milgauss before testing the JLC and this means strapping it on your wrist

SPORTSFAN · 16 August 2008, 10:47 PM

Hi Toph

Without doubt a great looking watch,and as you have the GMTIIC I think the JLC would be a good swap for the milgauss (plus some £££ obviously).

Always provided you don't work in a high magnetic field ....

Regards Mike.

mfer · 17 August 2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

I think it is a good idea and honestly that JLC looks stunning

However do not flip your milgauss before testing the JLC and this means strapping it on your wrist

Totally agree here. I have both been let down

and elated

when trying on watches I thought I would love and not love.

My GMT IIc was an example of this. I didn't think I would like it at all with the polish, supercase, etc. One test drive on the wrist, I got it and love it.

Lol-x · 17 August 2008, 01:10 AM

Wow man, are you sure you're feeling O.K.

JLC Geographic is a great watch for sure, but selling a Rolex

If that is what you want the Rolex will always be there for you to buy again if you so choose at some point down the line.

frostie · 17 August 2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Totally agree here. I have both been let down

and elated

when trying on watches I thought I would love and not love.

My GMT IIc was an example of this. I didn't think I would like it at all with the polish, supercase, etc. One test drive on the wrist, I got it and love it.

That's exactly how i felt about the black dial daytona

It looked so cool from the pics and i was sooo crazy about it

Then one day one of my close relatives got a black dial daytona i played with it for about 2 hours and there was nothing special. It didn't seem so special to me and i couldn't understand why people prefer the black dial over the white one.

On the other hand when i first saw from close the white dial daytona i was like WOW that is a watch that i must have

It is really important to test the watch before buying it cameras play some nasty tricks

Jimbits76 · 17 August 2008, 01:36 AM

Go fot it Chris

Can't go wrong with a JlC, bit dressier yet less conspicuous!!!!

J

Rockrolex · 17 August 2008, 01:40 AM

I have the Master Geo and love it as a dress watch. The only issue I have with it is that it didn't last as long as my Rolexes before needing a service. I've had mine for about 5 years and all of a sudden it stopped working. I took it to my AD who said it was going to cost $1280 for the service. He said it would have been half that if I had had it serviced sooner.

Bottom line. It's a great watch but not nearly as rugged as a Rolex.

Here's mine.

toph · 17 August 2008, 03:52 AM

thanks so far for all the replies- its a great help, i have also been considering the Dual Time- i love the face etc but i have yet to see one on a bracelet.

i really prefer a bracelet on an expensive watch (except Patek or a total dress watch etc).

I have just realised the picture is emblazoned with a watch website, if you want me to remove it- please do so.

Jimbits76 · 17 August 2008, 04:22 AM

Bah Chris get a master compressor diving....beauty!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have the current jlc catalogue...they are stunning hardback cats that put Rolex to shame in presentation...order one from their website if not, they usually only take a few days!

J

toph · 17 August 2008, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Bah Chris get a master compressor diving....beauty!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have the current jlc catalogue...they are stunning hardback cats that put Rolex to shame in presentation...order one from their website if not, they usually only take a few days!

J

i do have one but not this years. that master compressor- with the blue i presume- is amazing but a bit out of my price range at at least £5000 pre owned. looking for something up to £3500- JLC just look outsatanding.

i am going to check the site for a a catalogue right now!

Jedi · 17 August 2008, 03:13 PM

Chris,

I'm a recent convert to JLC after a few years of deliberation. I think they make well designed and well-built watches. They are not meant (not the Master series) anyways, for the same kind of wear that one might put a Sub or Milly through, but are rather more like watches to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace.

If it helps, you can save a bit by buying the watch in say Malaysia, where the JLC Boutique boasts the highest sales figures next to the Paris Boutique. PM me for more info if you like.

Cheers mate,

boa2 · 17 August 2008, 03:24 PM

Toph,

That's a beautiful watch. You might try Zeetan at www.collectorstime.com to see if he has one. I've purchased many watches from him, and his pricing and service are excellent.

If I may add, I think the dial will stand out more if the watch is on a strap. Just my opinion, of course.

gmtobsessed · 17 August 2008, 03:39 PM

JLC dual time looks stunning IMO, I like the one with
brown leather.

But again try it on your wrist first before flipping the white Milgauss,
because for me both are equally stunning

Good luck on the decision and keep us informed

toph · 17 August 2008, 07:17 PM

Thanks once again for all the input- it is such a great help

check the price of this!!- we might have a winner
http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...numresults=520

gmtobsessed · 17 August 2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Thanks once again for all the input- it is such a great help

check the price of this!!- we might have a winner
http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...numresults=520

That was exactly what I'm referring at when I say I like the brown
leather, I saw the ads in TZ

jdc · 17 August 2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Thanks once again for all the input- it is such a great help

check the price of this!!- we might have a winner
http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...numresults=520

Nice looking watch and at that price I hope you can afford to keep the Milgauss Chris

16 August 2008, 10:28 PM	#2
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17 August 2008, 03:13 PM	#12
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Chris, I'm a recent convert to JLC after a few years of deliberation. I think they make well designed and well-built watches. They are not meant (not the Master series) anyways, for the same kind of wear that one might put a Sub or Milly through, but are rather more like watches to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. If it helps, you can save a bit by buying the watch in say Malaysia, where the JLC Boutique boasts the highest sales figures next to the Paris Boutique. PM me for more info if you like. Cheers mate, __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

17 August 2008, 03:24 PM	#13
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	Toph, That's a beautiful watch. You might try Zeetan at www.collectorstime.com to see if he has one. I've purchased many watches from him, and his pricing and service are excellent. If I may add, I think the dial will stand out more if the watch is on a strap. Just my opinion, of course. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

16 August 2008, 10:47 PM	#3
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	Hi Toph Without doubt a great looking watch,and as you have the GMTIIC I think the JLC would be a good swap for the milgauss (plus some £££ obviously). Always provided you don't work in a high magnetic field .... Regards Mike.

17 August 2008, 01:36 AM	#7
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Go fot it Chris Can't go wrong with a JlC, bit dressier yet less conspicuous!!!! J

17 August 2008, 04:22 AM	#10
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Bah Chris get a master compressor diving....beauty!!!!!!!!!!! Do you have the current jlc catalogue...they are stunning hardback cats that put Rolex to shame in presentation...order one from their website if not, they usually only take a few days! J

17 August 2008, 03:39 PM	#14
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	JLC dual time looks stunning IMO, I like the one with brown leather. But again try it on your wrist first before flipping the white Milgauss, because for me both are equally stunning Good luck on the decision and keep us informed

17 August 2008, 07:17 PM	#15
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Thanks once again for all the input- it is such a great help check the price of this!!- we might have a winner http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...numresults=520 __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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