How do people rate JLC?

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I recently bought a Master Control and am quite impressed with it. Beforehand JLC wasn't really on my radar, but I am now becoming quite interested in JLC as a maker. I think in part it is because they are quite low profile.

What do others here think about JLC?
 
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I recently bought a Master Control and am quite impressed with it. Beforehand JLC wasn't really on my radar, but I am now becoming quite interested in JLC as a maker. I think in part it is because they are quite low profile.

What do others here think about JLC?

I can't afford them, but they are iconic. The reverso is so classic, an ideal dress watch. The Master Control Moon is the definitive moon phase to me.
 
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I recently bought a Master Control and am quite impressed with it. Beforehand JLC wasn't really on my radar, but I am now becoming quite interested in JLC as a maker. I think in part it is because they are quite low profile.

What do others here think about JLC?
It is the watchmakers watchmaker, maybe the best value luxury brand IMHO.
 
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JLC is probably the best high horology manufacturer for the money. In an entirely different league than Omega and Rolex. I only have one, but it's a gorgeous watch.
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Deep swiss heritage and the best value for money at the higher end. They made the movements for the big 3. Understated designs. My two…
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I'll tell you once it's returned from the shop....two months and still waiting....

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As a brand one of the top tier. as stated above high above the Rolex, Omegas etc etc. Great horology and history and amazing designs.

I have a Master compressor memovox.
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While wearing a top hat! and drinking a DRY martini.
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OooH, that watch is suuuuuperb!
 
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Congrats!

JLC wasn't on my radar until 2019 when I got a pre-owned MUT (Master Ultra Thin). Love the subtle color of the rose gold and how THIN it is.

There were a few pieces of my 38mm back then. Now, I don't see many out there, if at all.
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The solid pink gold rotor on my JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon. Note how the rotor’s shape incorporates the company’s hallmark “JL” symbol. Someone put one hell of a lot of thought into designing this watch. And it runs even better than it looks.
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I don't have one, but I have a huge amount of respect for the brand, as mentioned above, they're the 'watchmaker's watchmaker'.

I have an overwhelming desire to own the Reverso Grande GMT.
 
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I find the quality of the finishing of the dials better than most watches at their price point.
 
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What do others here think about JLC?

I used to have 5 JLCs, but sold 3, and am now just left with 2 Reversos. Love them both! Iconic watches.

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That makes me want to shout with joy and scream with pain at the same time.....
After this debacle, Goodwill changed their policy regarding watches.
 
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After this debacle, Goodwill changed their policy regarding watches.

For the newcomer, can someone fill me in as to what happened here? I am guessing that a shop sold something good for pennies, am I right?
 
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