Jaeger-LeCoultre Extreme Lab II Blue Review

amanico · 2017-04-27T13:49:38Z

Explore amanico's review of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Extreme Lab II Blue, a technical marvel with GMT, digital chronograph, and unique crown selector. Discover collector insights on its wearability and design.

Nicolas, known as amanico, shares his fond memories of reviewing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Extreme Lab II Blue. This article revisits his experience with a watch that left a lasting impression, highlighting its innovative features and the unique pleasure of wearing such a distinctive timepiece. His reflections offer a personal glimpse into the allure of JLC's technical prowess.

Jaeger Lecoutlre gave me the watch for an on the wrist review some two years ago.

I remember two things: The pleasure I had to wear it for a full month.

The sadness I had to give it back to the Manufacture after summer holidays.

Well, it was not as painful as when I played with the Duometre UTT in 2013, or the Duometre QL Enamel in 2014.

But still...

Here are three pictures I could save among the many I lost, recently...

GMT, Digital Chronograph, radial power reserve, selector located in the crown for the different functions, an original and very fresh design... AND the articulated strap, which is adjustable.

A pure horological coolness.

Once again, a great sports watch. JLC, please...

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Extreme Lab II, despite its size, wears surprisingly well thanks to its curved lugs, a detail noted during a visit to a JLC boutique.
One collector experienced significant issues with multiple units of the Extreme Lab II, leading to a loss of faith in the brand and a shift to other luxury watch manufacturers.
The original author's mention of losing pictures of the watch sparked playful comments about the importance of digital preservation.
The idea of not returning the watch after a review period was humorously likened to a 'crime' that a jury of JLC enthusiasts would never convict.
While appreciating the blue version, another forum member expressed a preference for the red variant of the Extreme Lab II.

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Ares501 - Mr Green

Apr 27, 2017

greatly put agree 100%!!! but wait you lost pictures...recently...again!? You need to hire Darko to look after your stuff

Ares501 - Mr Green

Apr 27, 2017

That's not bad manipulation in this day and age it's crime!!

Ares501 - Mr Green

Apr 27, 2017

we are as good as dead

TheMadDruid

Apr 27, 2017

I bet you re-covered a book of all your posts. Right?

Horologically_minded

Apr 27, 2017

during my recent vacation in Tokyo at the JLC boutique. As you pointed out in your detailed review previously, it looks big but wears surprisingly well thanks to the curved lugs! J

RG1

Apr 27, 2017

Great sporty watch, I prefer the red one but this one is also cool...

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