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kqxr1982 · 8 June 2013, 10:24 AM

Hi everyone, I have really got myself in a knot trying to choose between these two. Both pieces have met my broad criteria; I'm looking for a dress watch on leather not exceeding 40mm in a gold case.

I slightly prefer the dial of GO overall. I'm not a fan of the GO's hands but I would rather not have the date function/window on the JLC. To compound the dilemma, the JLC costs about $1000 singapore dollars or $800 usd over the GO.

I'm not sure if theres any "real value" difference between these two given their pedigree. Anything else anyone could point out to help differentiate between the two would be appreciated!

Cabaiguan · 8 June 2013, 10:50 AM

Both are beautiful and you really can't go wrong with either. That being said, I like the dial on the MC better than the GO.

Israguard · 8 June 2013, 11:50 AM

Both beauties. But I'd chose JLC

cedargrove · 8 June 2013, 11:56 AM

Very close, but JLC for me.

subtona · 8 June 2013, 12:18 PM

I agree with you on two things:
1)I dont want a date on my dress watch
2)im not crazy about the hands on the glashutte

Imho: the hands are perhaps the most important detail of any watch,in my experience, if i dont like the hands the watch doesnt stand a chance.

All said, i like the look and pedigree of the JLC, i could over look the date, but not those hands.

I think if your patient you will find something that is perfect for you... I look forward to seeing it as it may likely appeal to me as well

rockmastermike · 8 June 2013, 12:27 PM

JLC. Of these two choices, JLC

tigerpac · 11 June 2013, 12:50 AM

Haven't tried the GO on but the JLC is a bit boring on the wrist...

kilyung · 11 June 2013, 01:09 AM

Jlc

Cru Jones · 11 June 2013, 01:17 AM

if these are your two options, it seems like you clearly prefer the GO.

capote · 11 June 2013, 02:17 AM

Since the GO doesn't have date or second hand I would pit it against the JLC ultra thin, which would be the winner IMO.

jedinite · 11 June 2013, 02:49 AM

Jlc

p_mcgee · 11 June 2013, 03:11 AM

JLC in either case, but the newer Master Control (introduced last year) has dauphine hands and a less blocky bezel & is the best looking of the 3 options IMO.

yessir69 · 11 June 2013, 06:44 AM

I'd get the GO. There are other JLC models I like better.

Shade · 12 June 2013, 12:22 PM

I would go for the JLC. I love the date window, and I'm a fan of the brand. The glashutte's case is more "rugged" with sharper edges especially on the cutoff of the lugs. I would prefer the JLCs overall aesthetic when you look at it.

However I would agree that the GO dial looks more "balanced" and cleaner without the date window.

beaglehusky · 13 June 2013, 12:54 PM

Jlc

htc8p · 13 June 2013, 05:58 PM

imho the jlc just looks better overall.

but i like the markers on the glashutte. they are very balanced.

CRH1979 · 14 June 2013, 04:53 PM

Jlc

Swift_Movement · 20 June 2013, 10:09 AM

Go

samarth1 · 20 June 2013, 11:45 AM

Any reason why you're looking at the older versions of these two fine pieces? Here are the latest iterations of the GO and JLC:

Having tried on the GO, I would go with GO between these two. It just has a quality that is lacking on the JLC, which feels too plain in comparison, IMHO. Do try them on if you can.

George Ab · 21 June 2013, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samarth1

Stunning!

Java · 24 June 2013, 03:22 AM

I have two JLC Master control series watches.

I also have two GO senators with the 100 series movements

IMHO the GO is a better watch by some margin.

I do love they JLCs also, but overall, no contest.

paverman · 24 June 2013, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samarth1

Any reason why you're looking at the older versions of these two fine pieces? Here are the latest iterations of the GO and JLC:

Having tried on the GO, I would go with GO between these two. It just has a quality that is lacking on the JLC, which feels too plain in comparison, IMHO. Do try them on if you can.

This GO would be my choice if made one of the options. Of the original two choices the OP listed, I actually favor the JLC, however, this newer iteration of the GO is stunning. It favors the ALS Richard Lange quite closely, IMO.

jvo300 · 1 July 2013, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samarth1

This one!

SearChart · 24 June 2013, 04:33 AM

Jaeger LeCoultre

JohnFM · 26 June 2013, 10:49 AM

Both excellent choices. I like the newer Master Control better but both GO's are very nice.

I'd probably go for the GO -- old or new version. As much as I like the Master Control, it has always been the watch I would buy if I couldn't afford a Patek 5296R, which I can't ;-)

John

sam florio · 26 June 2013, 11:25 AM

Both are beautiful so splitting hairs, but jlc brand heritage much stinger IMHO

cger · 28 June 2013, 02:54 PM

Looks like JLC has a slight advantage despite the price difference.

8 June 2013, 10:24 AM	#1
kqxr1982 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Watch: Daytona Posts: 32	JLC Master Control Auto or Glashutte Senator Auto Hi everyone, I have really got myself in a knot trying to choose between these two. Both pieces have met my broad criteria; I'm looking for a dress watch on leather not exceeding 40mm in a gold case. I slightly prefer the dial of GO overall. I'm not a fan of the GO's hands but I would rather not have the date function/window on the JLC. To compound the dilemma, the JLC costs about $1000 singapore dollars or $800 usd over the GO. I'm not sure if theres any "real value" difference between these two given their pedigree. Anything else anyone could point out to help differentiate between the two would be appreciated!

8 June 2013, 10:50 AM	#2
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Both are beautiful and you really can't go wrong with either. That being said, I like the dial on the MC better than the GO. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

8 June 2013, 12:18 PM	#5
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,751	I agree with you on two things: 1)I dont want a date on my dress watch 2)im not crazy about the hands on the glashutte Imho: the hands are perhaps the most important detail of any watch,in my experience, if i dont like the hands the watch doesnt stand a chance. All said, i like the look and pedigree of the JLC, i could over look the date, but not those hands. I think if your patient you will find something that is perfect for you... I look forward to seeing it as it may likely appeal to me as well __________________

11 June 2013, 02:49 AM	#11
jedinite "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: TC Location: GMT -8 Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 582	Jlc __________________ Tudor Submariner 76100/Rolex TT Submariner Blue X/Victorinox AirBoss Mach 6/Longines Grande Vitesse/Rolex SeaDweller DeepSea V/ GShock GW-3000B/ Tudor Prince Date 74034/ Rolex ExII 42 WD/ Rolex Submariner 116610 LV/ Tudor Pelagos Blue

12 June 2013, 12:22 PM	#14
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I would go for the JLC. I love the date window, and I'm a fan of the brand. The glashutte's case is more "rugged" with sharper edges especially on the cutoff of the lugs. I would prefer the JLCs overall aesthetic when you look at it. However I would agree that the GO dial looks more "balanced" and cleaner without the date window. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

8 June 2013, 11:50 AM	#3
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	Both beauties. But I'd chose JLC

8 June 2013, 11:56 AM	#4
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Very close, but JLC for me.

8 June 2013, 12:27 PM	#6
rockmastermike 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 4,532	JLC. Of these two choices, JLC

11 June 2013, 12:50 AM	#7
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 686	Haven't tried the GO on but the JLC is a bit boring on the wrist...

11 June 2013, 01:09 AM	#8
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Jlc

11 June 2013, 01:17 AM	#9
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,615	if these are your two options, it seems like you clearly prefer the GO.

11 June 2013, 02:17 AM	#10
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Since the GO doesn't have date or second hand I would pit it against the JLC ultra thin, which would be the winner IMO.

11 June 2013, 03:11 AM	#12
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	JLC in either case, but the newer Master Control (introduced last year) has dauphine hands and a less blocky bezel & is the best looking of the 3 options IMO.

11 June 2013, 06:44 AM	#13
yessir69 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,305	I'd get the GO. There are other JLC models I like better.

13 June 2013, 12:54 PM	#15
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,554	Jlc

13 June 2013, 05:58 PM	#16
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,487	imho the jlc just looks better overall. but i like the markers on the glashutte. they are very balanced.

14 June 2013, 04:53 PM	#17
CRH1979 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 20	Jlc

20 June 2013, 10:09 AM	#18
Swift_Movement Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Kitchener, Canada Watch: The Throne Posts: 375	Go

20 June 2013, 11:45 AM	#19
samarth1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Sam Rajendra Location: United States Watch: VC Cornes de Vache Posts: 127	Any reason why you're looking at the older versions of these two fine pieces? Here are the latest iterations of the GO and JLC: Having tried on the GO, I would go with GO between these two. It just has a quality that is lacking on the JLC, which feels too plain in comparison, IMHO. Do try them on if you can.

24 June 2013, 03:22 AM	#21
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	I have two JLC Master control series watches. I also have two GO senators with the 100 series movements IMHO the GO is a better watch by some margin. I do love they JLCs also, but overall, no contest. __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

26 June 2013, 10:49 AM	#25
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Both excellent choices. I like the newer Master Control better but both GO's are very nice. I'd probably go for the GO -- old or new version. As much as I like the Master Control, it has always been the watch I would buy if I couldn't afford a Patek 5296R, which I can't ;-) John

26 June 2013, 11:25 AM	#26
sam florio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: toronto Watch: DJ II Posts: 328	Both are beautiful so splitting hairs, but jlc brand heritage much stinger IMHO

28 June 2013, 02:54 PM	#27
cger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern CA Posts: 53	Looks like JLC has a slight advantage despite the price difference.

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