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ndsleep612 · 5 August 2012, 12:55 PM

Im contemplating whether or not I should trade my polar ex2 plus cash for one of those fancy pants JLC master compressor watches? Any Rolex owner here also own of the JLC master compressor watches? Please talk me out of it!

Eric88 · 5 August 2012, 01:22 PM

Nope. Don't do it.

Mickey® · 5 August 2012, 01:27 PM

No or I Would have bought one....

tkc324 · 5 August 2012, 01:30 PM

I wouldn't do it personally

911SC · 5 August 2012, 01:30 PM

Negative

Silvio Mosiello · 5 August 2012, 01:32 PM

nfw

MrRolly · 5 August 2012, 01:33 PM

IMO There's Rolex, and then there's other watch companies.
If I were you, I'd keep the explorer, unless of course you like the JLC better.

dlhussain · 5 August 2012, 01:38 PM

For a jlc reverso duo I'd trade it in blink of an eye but for anything else nope

AmbSteve · 5 August 2012, 01:40 PM

I love my polar Exp II, but also have quite a soft side for JLC (especially the Reverso). Is there any way to hold onto the ex2 and make the JLC purchase?

ndsleep612 · 5 August 2012, 01:43 PM

The JLC is larger than the Rolex and that is one of the reasons I got out high end large watches was thar they dont fit under french cuffs or dress shirt sleeves. I guess the only thing good going about JLC IMHO is their exclusive status and super fancy pants complications. Rolex is timeless in their designs and conservative compared to JLC. Also JLC only appeals to certain folks and selling it down the road reasonably it would give me a headache.

wuyeah · 5 August 2012, 01:46 PM

I would do it for the Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 :)

Psmith · 5 August 2012, 01:48 PM

Don't do it...

apeogre · 5 August 2012, 02:08 PM

I like the Polar EXII. I'm not a fan of the look of JLC watches, for the most part. I would keep it. But if you really like the JLC, then go for it.

ndsleep612 · 5 August 2012, 02:29 PM

This is the JLC I was talking about. Pic borrowed from google
Images.

z32turbo · 5 August 2012, 02:34 PM

Couldn't do it myself.

wuyeah · 5 August 2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndsleep612

This is the JLC I was talking about. Pic borrowed from google
Images.

Personal opinion....Crowns are too big.

Mickey® · 5 August 2012, 02:39 PM

Please don't be mad...that is horrific. I am honestly lost for words.

yakmeister · 5 August 2012, 02:43 PM

kilyung · 5 August 2012, 03:08 PM

I LOVE JLC but not for that trade.

ndsleep612 · 5 August 2012, 03:11 PM

Yeah that isn't the best JLC out there. I think I will keep my Rolex. It still brings me much joy when I wear it.

patek.wis · 5 August 2012, 03:24 PM

The MC is an awesome watch guys - the dualmatic is one I had as my only "rotation" watch a few weeks ago.

It lasted 3 days, then I bought a bunch of rollies.

Don't do it - youll miss the rolex

mltworldwide · 5 August 2012, 03:26 PM

I have yet to see ua JLC that keeps time like a Rolex. I also don't like the master compressor line.

h999r · 5 August 2012, 03:27 PM

Depends of the model.

watchstuff · 5 August 2012, 04:06 PM

Personally wouldn't for this model. But for me a nice reverso may just tempt me.

Celter · 5 August 2012, 04:21 PM

I like JLC. I would trade most Rolexes with this one:

HRV · 5 August 2012, 04:22 PM

Depends on how much cash I would have to throw in?
That model in not as nice as the Quantieme Lunaire Duometer that ken the MOD bought a few days ago, but it's not bad.

How much do you love your Exp II?

scarlet knight · 5 August 2012, 04:38 PM

The polar exp 2 is iconic. That JLC looks like a mess.

I like Reverso and the ultra thin moon, but just save for them, don't trade an icon!

abhimawa · 5 August 2012, 04:50 PM

I own a JLC Master Compressor and a Rolex Explorer. Depending on your situation, either brand produces nice timepieces.
I love the styling of the master compressor, and only selective people will know the brand (just the way I want it; and we would have interesting horology discussion), but sometimes I need understated watch like the explorer.

learningtofly · 5 August 2012, 05:01 PM

I genuinely can't believe some of the comments I'm reading on this thread - JLC are one of the great watch houses and Rolex can't get near them for build quality, movements or bang for buck (and I'm not dissing Rolex, which I love).

If you like the Master Compressor - and I've handled many, they're outstanding watches - then give it a go. No-one else can tell you what you want

ArcticMoose · 5 August 2012, 05:06 PM

Absolutely!

I'd trade any of my Rolexes, except the ones with sentimental value, for one of these.

5 August 2012, 12:55 PM	#1
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	Would you trade your Rolex for a JLC? Im contemplating whether or not I should trade my polar ex2 plus cash for one of those fancy pants JLC master compressor watches? Any Rolex owner here also own of the JLC master compressor watches? Please talk me out of it!

5 August 2012, 01:30 PM	#5
911SC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago/Michigan Watch: 16623 YM40 Posts: 1,305	Negative __________________ “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen

5 August 2012, 01:38 PM	#8
dlhussain "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 184	For a jlc reverso duo I'd trade it in blink of an eye but for anything else nope __________________ Current: Rolex 116610LV, AP 15202ST, PP 5170P, PP 5712A Grail: PP 5208P

5 August 2012, 01:40 PM	#9
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	I love my polar Exp II, but also have quite a soft side for JLC (especially the Reverso). Is there any way to hold onto the ex2 and make the JLC purchase? __________________

5 August 2012, 01:48 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Don't do it... __________________

5 August 2012, 01:22 PM	#2
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Nope. Don't do it.

5 August 2012, 01:27 PM	#3
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	No or I Would have bought one....

5 August 2012, 01:30 PM	#4
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I wouldn't do it personally

5 August 2012, 01:32 PM	#6
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	nfw

5 August 2012, 01:33 PM	#7
MrRolly Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: Calculator Watch Posts: 134	IMO There's Rolex, and then there's other watch companies. If I were you, I'd keep the explorer, unless of course you like the JLC better.

5 August 2012, 01:43 PM	#10
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	The JLC is larger than the Rolex and that is one of the reasons I got out high end large watches was thar they dont fit under french cuffs or dress shirt sleeves. I guess the only thing good going about JLC IMHO is their exclusive status and super fancy pants complications. Rolex is timeless in their designs and conservative compared to JLC. Also JLC only appeals to certain folks and selling it down the road reasonably it would give me a headache.

5 August 2012, 01:46 PM	#11
wuyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 952	I would do it for the Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 :)

5 August 2012, 02:08 PM	#13
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	I like the Polar EXII. I'm not a fan of the look of JLC watches, for the most part. I would keep it. But if you really like the JLC, then go for it.

5 August 2012, 02:29 PM	#14
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	This is the JLC I was talking about. Pic borrowed from google Images.

5 August 2012, 02:34 PM	#15
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Couldn't do it myself. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

5 August 2012, 02:39 PM	#17
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Please don't be mad...that is horrific. I am honestly lost for words.

5 August 2012, 02:43 PM	#18
yakmeister "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Leon Location: San Ramon, CA Watch: 116613 LN Posts: 425

5 August 2012, 03:08 PM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I LOVE JLC but not for that trade.

5 August 2012, 03:11 PM	#20
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	Yeah that isn't the best JLC out there. I think I will keep my Rolex. It still brings me much joy when I wear it.

5 August 2012, 03:24 PM	#21
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	The MC is an awesome watch guys - the dualmatic is one I had as my only "rotation" watch a few weeks ago. It lasted 3 days, then I bought a bunch of rollies. Don't do it - youll miss the rolex

5 August 2012, 03:26 PM	#22
mltworldwide 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8,648	Don't do it!!! I have yet to see ua JLC that keeps time like a Rolex. I also don't like the master compressor line.

5 August 2012, 03:27 PM	#23
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Depends of the model.

5 August 2012, 04:06 PM	#24
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	Personally wouldn't for this model. But for me a nice reverso may just tempt me.

5 August 2012, 04:21 PM	#25
Celter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 130	I like JLC. I would trade most Rolexes with this one:

5 August 2012, 04:22 PM	#26
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Depends on how much cash I would have to throw in? That model in not as nice as the Quantieme Lunaire Duometer that ken the MOD bought a few days ago, but it's not bad. How much do you love your Exp II?

5 August 2012, 04:38 PM	#27
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,458	Don't do it! The polar exp 2 is iconic. That JLC looks like a mess. I like Reverso and the ultra thin moon, but just save for them, don't trade an icon!

5 August 2012, 04:50 PM	#28
abhimawa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: jakarta Posts: 4	I own a JLC Master Compressor and a Rolex Explorer. Depending on your situation, either brand produces nice timepieces. I love the styling of the master compressor, and only selective people will know the brand (just the way I want it; and we would have interesting horology discussion), but sometimes I need understated watch like the explorer.

5 August 2012, 05:01 PM	#29
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	I genuinely can't believe some of the comments I'm reading on this thread - JLC are one of the great watch houses and Rolex can't get near them for build quality, movements or bang for buck (and I'm not dissing Rolex, which I love). If you like the Master Compressor - and I've handled many, they're outstanding watches - then give it a go. No-one else can tell you what you want __________________ Tony

5 August 2012, 05:06 PM	#30
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Absolutely! I'd trade any of my Rolexes, except the ones with sentimental value, for one of these.

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