JLC Tribute To Geophysic: Steel Crosshairs vs. Platinum

Key Points from the Discussion

• Key issues upon the 2014 TTG announcement included the lack of a manual wind central second movement, the 38.5mm case size wearing large due to a minuscule bezel, the 'Geophysic' printing on the steel version interrupting the crosshair, and the significant price difference between steel ($9800) and platinum ($32,000).
• While acknowledging the watch's coolness, the author expresses regret that JLC did not create a dedicated manual winding movement with central seconds for the TTG, believing it would have elevated it from a 'very cool' watch to a 'GREAT' one and filled a gap in JLC's movement offerings.
• The white textured dial is appreciated, with the crosshairs adding visual interest to the large dial expanse. The absence of a manual movement is not a major concern for some, as the movement is not visible.
• The watch is praised for its near-perfect size, clean yet interesting dial, and the absence of a date complication, though a special hand-wound movement would have been ideal.