Jaeger-LeCoultre Wristshot: A Collector's Sunday and JLC's Golden Era

holdemchamp1225 · 2020-04-19T00:51:51Z

Explore a charming Jaeger-LeCoultre wristshot by holdemchamp1225, sparking a discussion on JLC's 'Jerome Lambert era' and collector wearing habits.

In this engaging post, holdemchamp1225 shares a charming wristshot featuring a Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece alongside a feline companion, sparking a discussion about watch wearing habits and the joys of collecting. His reflections on the 'Jerome Lambert era' at JLC offer valuable historical context, highlighting a period of innovation that many collectors fondly remember. This thread provides a glimpse into the personal side of watch collecting, from daily wear philosophies to the challenges of managing a significant collection.

Key Points from the Discussion

The 'Jerome Lambert era' is considered by some to be Jaeger-LeCoultre's most successful and innovative period, with a desire for the brand to return to that mentality, potentially through new Duometre and Extreme Lab 3 models.
Some collectors prefer to wear a single watch for an extended period, often several weeks, rather than rotating pieces frequently, finding more enjoyment in prolonged wear.
Managing a large watch collection, especially when pieces are stored in different locations or countries, presents a unique challenge for collectors.
The act of acquiring many watches can sometimes be perceived as a 'disease' or a 'hoarding' tendency, prompting collectors to reflect on their motivations.

The Discussion

amanico

Apr 19, 2020

Cute, the cat or the watch? :))) Here is what I am wearing, today.

jlc.thomsen

Apr 19, 2020

Wearing this same one- it’s been 5 weeks now. Super reliable and beauty keeps coming in waves.😊

I seem to be unlike everyone else here as I always wear every piece for at least 4 weeks and sometimes longer. I tried to rotate but I don’t like it.

amanico

Apr 19, 2020

I most often do the same. Once on my wrist, it is here for many weeks. 3, 4 and even more. Once I wore the same watch for more than 4 months! [nt]

jlc.thomsen

Apr 19, 2020

Cool. I was starting to think I was the only one doing that.

haha, I remember there was this challenge of wearing the MB 1858 for as long as possible and some people were really struggling. (Wonder if you did not win that one eventually)

amanico

Apr 19, 2020

Yes, the MB 1958 and the Rolex Air King. The Duometre à Chronographe was in these areas, too... [nt]

aperna

Apr 19, 2020

Not me mon ami, I must change a least 2-3 times per day. If I had 8 arms i probably would have 8 on. I must admit that lately I tend to wear watches that I can easily keep sanitized [nt]

Jaeger-LeCoultre Wristshot: A Collector's Sunday and JLC's Golden Era

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