Jaeger-LeCoultre Purists Edition: A Community-Proposed Dial Tweak

Brandon Skinner · 2020-08-20T16:54:51Z

Explore a community-driven design tweak for the proposed Jaeger-LeCoultre Purists Edition, focusing on dial aesthetics and collector preferences.

Brandon Skinner proposes a subtle yet significant design modification to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Purists Edition concept, a watch envisioned by the forum's moderator, Nico. Skinner's thoughtful adjustment addresses a common purist sentiment regarding dial text, aiming to refine the aesthetic while honoring a key community figure. This discussion highlights the collaborative spirit and discerning tastes within the WatchProSite community.

Team,

As you may have seen, our friendly and fearless JLC Moderator has proposed a new watch for the members of this wonderful forum. While at the moment we are merely in the idea phase, having no idea if JLC would allow this watch to even be created or any of the numerous other details which go into such a project, I took it upon myself to make a minor design tweak... an improvement in my view.

Something which cannot be disputed is that the true Purist laments superfluous text on the dial. We know what is under the hood, and certainly do not the dial to give us a daily reminder. And so with this in mind, I present to you this. A gentle nod to the man that means so much to the forum. Our constant source of knowledge, enthusiasm, and good will.

Thanks for reading,
Brandon

Key Points from the Discussion

The proposed dial tweak, which removes superfluous text, is presented as a serious and necessary improvement, reflecting a strong community desire for a cleaner aesthetic.
The author suggests that if Jaeger-LeCoultre approves the Purists Edition, the community should vote on incorporating this specific design tweak, indicating a democratic approach to community-driven projects.
A playful suggestion is made to 'pull him out of retirement' for this project, hinting at a desire for a 'WPS Cazzomir' with a blue dial and integrated bracelet, which could be a reference to a past community project or a specific design preference.

The Discussion

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K-Lo

Aug 20, 2020

😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍

I can’t endorse this, cause he will hate me even more than he hates me now.

Brandon Skinner

Aug 20, 2020

I missed it, what did you do this time??? [nt]

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K-Lo

Aug 20, 2020

Haha, it’s what I do “every time,” 😉😉😉😉

Working on an attitude adjustment though.

Brandon Skinner

Aug 20, 2020

Sigh🤦‍♂️ [nt]

K-

K-Lo

Aug 20, 2020

😭😭😭😭😭 [nt]

Aug 20, 2020

👍👍Well done! [nt]

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