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flyunder · 27 October 2019, 08:43 PM

Planning a short family trip next week and I would like to trade my speedmaster professional moonwatch, not getting any wrist time lately, with either a op39 slate grey or a jlc master control date. The only watch left in my small collection is a blnr. 90% of the time I dress casually and I think both of this watches are versatile and would fit my needs.
Wich one would you choose.
Thanks for feedback.

bonatto · 27 October 2019, 08:45 PM

OP39 no doubt

travisb · 27 October 2019, 08:47 PM

Very different watches. Dressing casually the majority of the time I'd wonder how much wrist time the JLC would get?

SearChart · 27 October 2019, 08:54 PM

OP, I think that Jlc is a bit boring and bland, the Master ultra thin moonphase would be a nicer choice IMO if you want to go the jlc route.

mountainjogger · 27 October 2019, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonatto

OP39 no doubt

mountainjogger · 27 October 2019, 09:35 PM

Had a JLC many years ago. Did not get wrist time. Traded it on a Sub.

Your mileage may vary. JLC is a nice watch, but does not have enough heft for me.

blufinz52 · 27 October 2019, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonatto

OP39 no doubt

This

Dsmith1974 · 27 October 2019, 10:21 PM

If you shower, swim, gym, sleep with your watch then the OP, I’d fit and forget and take it off once every two months to set the time. If you take your watch on and off a lot I’d go for the JLC, it’s more interesting IMO.

ap1 · 27 October 2019, 10:26 PM

Op, OP!

trippinjimmy · 27 October 2019, 10:37 PM

IMO, you have a versatile stainless piece in your gmt already. I like the idea of the jlc, but might suggest master chronograph instead of the mc date.

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Art 1 · 27 October 2019, 10:39 PM

Cant even compare the two, easily the JLC. Not even comparable.

SkyJuice · 27 October 2019, 10:41 PM

I can smell lots of OP39 enablers here :D

1William · 27 October 2019, 10:42 PM

I would look at an Explorer I as I think it is a more interesting watch than the OP. In the end I might keep the Speed Master and put it on leather or a few NATO's.

mpnunes · 28 October 2019, 02:04 AM

Tough one, but I'd go with the JLC. You have a SS Rolex already and the JLC is a nice complement to the collection. Also it's a beautifully understated watch that dresses up or down nicely. Full disclosure that I am thinking about adding one to my collection, so am a bit biased :)

904VT · 28 October 2019, 02:27 AM

Not even close for me. OP39. It's the most understated and elegant Rolex out there and the true OG as they say.

Fleetlord · 28 October 2019, 02:37 AM

OP by a mile.

denmanproject · 28 October 2019, 02:40 AM

I have a BLNR and an OP, they make a great pair

While they both get a lot of wrist time the OP gets the most, just so comfortable and insanely versatile

ndrs63 · 28 October 2019, 02:44 AM

You want versatility, reliability, go with the OP39. Some on this forum will argue that JLC is a top movement manufacturer that supplied the Holy Trinity watches, however, anecdotal evidence says they may not pay the necessary attention to the lower end spectrum of their offerings.
I am nevertheless, fascinated by the brand and looking forward to buying a Reverso at some point.

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Brny11 · 28 October 2019, 02:48 AM

Disagree that both are versatile. Granted I wore a 39mm black diamond face Movado before I was able to buy a luxury mechanical watch EVERYWHERE and it was 100% a dress watch. So versatility is irrelevant if you feel comfortable With it.

However, casual, I would 100% go for OP.

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Verdi · 28 October 2019, 03:00 AM

If you dress casually most of the time.....OP for sure.

That JLC is very nice but it is a proper dress what imo.

justjay82 · 28 October 2019, 03:03 AM

!!

MSchu · 28 October 2019, 03:03 AM

the 39 grey and blue is a personal favorite of mine... you cant go wrong there

jlovda · 28 October 2019, 03:06 AM

The JC looks like an old Timex.

joli160 · 28 October 2019, 03:28 AM

The JLC is the more beautiful watch, but the OP more casual

Steph-paul · 28 October 2019, 03:49 AM

If you are considering your blnr as your everyday watch, in this case adding something different as the JLC is a good option- dressy, elegant, with leather strap.
But if you want another watch like your blnr for everyday uses like sport, swimming etc.
I would go the other route-the OP should do the job.
In my case I own a JLC master control date, but at this moment I’m wearing my Explorer 214270, and it’s what I’ll wear this afternoon when doing some work. But tonight when I go out to dinner, I will wear my JLC. As I mentioned before, it’s an elegant watch but doesn’t break the bank. Even though I generally wear one my Rolexes for everyday use,, the JLC is still pretty sturdy.

J-rob · 28 October 2019, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

OP by a mile.

This. This. This.

mdx77 · 28 October 2019, 04:04 AM

Did anyone vote OP yet.

kieselguhr · 28 October 2019, 04:04 AM

Casual? OP

The JLC is definitely more dress and probably would get worn even less than the omega speedmaster

Chute · 28 October 2019, 05:35 AM

I’d also second the suggestion to look at the Explorer 1 214270.
If you find that you use the micro adjustment on your BLNR often then know that the OP doesn’t have that.
Since getting my Exp1 it has stolen wrist time from my Daytona’s 116520/116500’s which prior to the Exp1, were my most comfortable watches.
The OP is the same case and bracelet other than the bezels and clasps so it will be a comfortable watch if you can size it to work without the need for a micro adjustment.

David Lindsay · 28 October 2019, 12:42 PM

Jlc

27 October 2019, 08:43 PM	#1
flyunder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Fly Under Location: Europe Posts: 116	Op39 or JLC master control date Planning a short family trip next week and I would like to trade my speedmaster professional moonwatch, not getting any wrist time lately, with either a op39 slate grey or a jlc master control date. The only watch left in my small collection is a blnr. 90% of the time I dress casually and I think both of this watches are versatile and would fit my needs. Wich one would you choose. Thanks for feedback.

27 October 2019, 09:35 PM	#6
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Had a JLC many years ago. Did not get wrist time. Traded it on a Sub. Your mileage may vary. JLC is a nice watch, but does not have enough heft for me. __________________ The King of Cool.

28 October 2019, 03:00 AM	#20
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	If you dress casually most of the time.....OP for sure. That JLC is very nice but it is a proper dress what imo. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

28 October 2019, 03:28 AM	#24
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	The JLC is the more beautiful watch, but the OP more casual __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

28 October 2019, 04:04 AM	#27
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	Did anyone vote OP yet. __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

27 October 2019, 08:45 PM	#2
bonatto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK/EU Posts: 222	OP39 no doubt

27 October 2019, 08:47 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Very different watches. Dressing casually the majority of the time I'd wonder how much wrist time the JLC would get?

27 October 2019, 10:21 PM	#8
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	If you shower, swim, gym, sleep with your watch then the OP, I’d fit and forget and take it off once every two months to set the time. If you take your watch on and off a lot I’d go for the JLC, it’s more interesting IMO.

27 October 2019, 10:26 PM	#9
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Op, OP!

27 October 2019, 10:37 PM	#10
trippinjimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: The Good Life Posts: 3,090	IMO, you have a versatile stainless piece in your gmt already. I like the idea of the jlc, but might suggest master chronograph instead of the mc date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2019, 10:39 PM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Cant even compare the two, easily the JLC. Not even comparable.

27 October 2019, 10:41 PM	#12
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	I can smell lots of OP39 enablers here :D

27 October 2019, 10:42 PM	#13
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I would look at an Explorer I as I think it is a more interesting watch than the OP. In the end I might keep the Speed Master and put it on leather or a few NATO's.

28 October 2019, 02:04 AM	#14
mpnunes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 138	Tough one, but I'd go with the JLC. You have a SS Rolex already and the JLC is a nice complement to the collection. Also it's a beautifully understated watch that dresses up or down nicely. Full disclosure that I am thinking about adding one to my collection, so am a bit biased :)

28 October 2019, 02:27 AM	#15
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Not even close for me. OP39. It's the most understated and elegant Rolex out there and the true OG as they say.

28 October 2019, 02:37 AM	#16
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,022	OP by a mile.

28 October 2019, 02:40 AM	#17
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	I have a BLNR and an OP, they make a great pair While they both get a lot of wrist time the OP gets the most, just so comfortable and insanely versatile

28 October 2019, 02:44 AM	#18
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	You want versatility, reliability, go with the OP39. Some on this forum will argue that JLC is a top movement manufacturer that supplied the Holy Trinity watches, however, anecdotal evidence says they may not pay the necessary attention to the lower end spectrum of their offerings. I am nevertheless, fascinated by the brand and looking forward to buying a Reverso at some point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2019, 02:48 AM	#19
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	Disagree that both are versatile. Granted I wore a 39mm black diamond face Movado before I was able to buy a luxury mechanical watch EVERYWHERE and it was 100% a dress watch. So versatility is irrelevant if you feel comfortable With it. However, casual, I would 100% go for OP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2019, 03:03 AM	#21
justjay82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,304	!!

28 October 2019, 03:03 AM	#22
MSchu Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Schumacher Location: Las vegas Posts: 826	the 39 grey and blue is a personal favorite of mine... you cant go wrong there

28 October 2019, 03:06 AM	#23
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,505	The JC looks like an old Timex.

28 October 2019, 03:49 AM	#25
Steph-paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 454	If you are considering your blnr as your everyday watch, in this case adding something different as the JLC is a good option- dressy, elegant, with leather strap. But if you want another watch like your blnr for everyday uses like sport, swimming etc. I would go the other route-the OP should do the job. In my case I own a JLC master control date, but at this moment I’m wearing my Explorer 214270, and it’s what I’ll wear this afternoon when doing some work. But tonight when I go out to dinner, I will wear my JLC. As I mentioned before, it’s an elegant watch but doesn’t break the bank. Even though I generally wear one my Rolexes for everyday use,, the JLC is still pretty sturdy.

28 October 2019, 04:04 AM	#28
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Casual? OP The JLC is definitely more dress and probably would get worn even less than the omega speedmaster

28 October 2019, 05:35 AM	#29
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	I’d also second the suggestion to look at the Explorer 1 214270. If you find that you use the micro adjustment on your BLNR often then know that the OP doesn’t have that. Since getting my Exp1 it has stolen wrist time from my Daytona’s 116520/116500’s which prior to the Exp1, were my most comfortable watches. The OP is the same case and bracelet other than the bezels and clasps so it will be a comfortable watch if you can size it to work without the need for a micro adjustment.

28 October 2019, 12:42 PM	#30
David Lindsay Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 18	Jlc

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