Jaeger-LeCoultre SIHH 2012 Collection Beverly Hills

ED209 · 2012-04-22T15:10:58Z

Explore Jaeger-LeCoultre's SIHH 2012 collection at the Beverly Hills Boutique, featuring the Duometre Spherotourbillon, Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon, and Deep Sea Chronograph.

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ED209 provides an exciting recap of the Jaeger-LeCoultre SIHH 2012 collection presentation at the JLC Beverly Hills Boutique, offering WatchProSite readers a close-up look at the new novelties. This report highlights key pieces like the Master Reserve de Marche, Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon, and the impressive Duometre Spherotourbillon, complete with initial impressions and a video from the event.

More exciting news for Jaeger LeCoultre fans here in the Southern California area! A few weeks ago the PuristSPro.com Team joined the JLC Beverly Hills Boutique for the presentation of the Reverso 1931 Tribute to Mad Men Please click here

And just shortly after that we head back to the boutique for a close up look of the new JLC novelties from SIHH 2012. We've had some great pictures and reports already posted by Nicholas but this is the first time the new collection arrived in our area and we had plenty of time to handle each piece.

But before we get into the specifics of the new watches, the friendly folks at the JLC BH Boutique welcomes the guests and presents several pieces including the new rose gold Master Reserve de Marche, rose gold Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater, Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon, Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire, and the stunning Duometre Spherotourbillon.

Here's a video with the JLC Boutique staff presenting the new SIHH 2012 collection:

I have closeup shots of the watches and will be preparing reports on each one shortly. But it's interesting to know the wide range of watches JLC has presented in the collection. In the Master Control collection, JLC is using their ultra thin case and the use of reasonable sized cases in 39mm. This includes the Master Control, the Master Reserve de Marche, and the Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon which is made in a slightly larger case at 40mm and only 11.3 mm thin. On the other side of the size spectrum, JLC debuted the Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater in Rose Gold. This was a large watch at 44mm in diameter and 15.6mm thick, but still manageable on smaller wrists. Also presented was a Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire at 40.5mm and 13mm thick.

And last but not least one of my favorites of the new collection is the Duometre Spherotourbillon. I'm familiar with the JLC Gyrotourbillon I and the Reverso Gyrotourbillon II, and now have handled the new Spherotourbillon. This is a two axis tourbillon with different rotational speeds, at 15 seconds in the first axis and 30 seconds in the second axis. The Spherotourbillon is made of 105 parts and weighing in at a mere .518 grams with a carriage made in titanium beating at 21600 vph. I have some macro videos of the Spherotoubillon that I will posting in a follow up report.

One surprise for me was seeing a prototype of the Deep Sea Chronograph. I've seen pics of the SIHH 2012 Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph with the two register subdials, but not this one. I'll have to compare the two side by side but I think this is going to be the next watch I'm adding to my collection. More pics on this prototype coming up.

Thanks again to the wonderful JLC Boutique staff for the viewing of the SIHH 2012 collection. I'll post more pics and videos on each piece soon.

Regards,
ED-209

This message has been edited by ED209 on 2012-04-23 19:04:22

Key Points from the Discussion

A forum member expressed significant disappointment with the JLC Beverly Hills Boutique manager for failing to send an promised invitation to the event and for damaging a strap during a previous service.
The JLC SIHH 2012 collection offers a diverse range of watches with various complications and price points, standing out when compared to competitors.
The Duometre Spherotourbillon, a two-axis tourbillon with different rotational speeds, is a highlight of the new collection, building on the legacy of the Gyrotourbillon I and Reverso Gyrotourbillon II.
The Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater, while large at 44mm, is still considered manageable on smaller wrists.
The Deep Sea Chronograph prototype was a pleasant surprise at the event, generating anticipation for its release.
The Master Control collection features ultra-thin cases and reasonable sizes, such as 39mm for the Master Control and Master Reserve de Marche, and 40mm for the Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon.

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DRMW

Apr 22, 2012

JLC SIHH 2012 preview @ the Jaeger-LeCoultre Beverly Hills Boutique 2 Prototype JLC Reverso: -MW This message has been edited by ED209 on 2012-04-23 19:03:21

MichaelC

Apr 23, 2012

I see a lot of happy faces handling the new collection. Some very nice offerings, as usual, from JLC.

MichaelC

Apr 23, 2012

Will it be released as an LE?

ocwatching

Apr 23, 2012

looks like I missed a great event at the Boutique... I wanted to see the Spherotourbillion in person. Hopefully sometime soon!

ED209

Apr 23, 2012

Hi Michael, I don't have any details yet on the prototype but will try to find out more. I really like it and will prepare a separate photo report soon. Regards, ED-209

ED209

Apr 23, 2012

Hi ocwatching, Hope you get a chance to handle the Spherotourbillon. I have some macro pics that I'll try to post up soon. Regards, ED-209

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