JeanRichard Aeroscope on NATO Strap

blomman Mr Blue · 2015-12-02T04:37:28Z

Hands-on review of the JeanRichard Aeroscope at Salon Belles Montres. Discover the 44mm titanium case, new NATO straps, and design details.

Friends,

This weekend at Salon Belles Montres I had a quick stop at the JeanRichard booth.

As always a great pleasure to meet the JeanRichard team!

Time was short but one of the models presented were the JeanRichard Aeroscope on the new nato strap.

With the 44 mm sandblasted titanium case the Aeroscope is a quite big sports watch with a nice presence on the wrist!

But not as heavy as you may think which makes it very comfortable on the wrist.

The new collection holds three versions –

Grey dial with black nato strap.

The metal details are also made out of brushed titanium.

And the buckle is very nice made with the JR logo on.

Next is the black dial with striped nato.

The strap matching the color scheme of the dial – black, red and light grey.

The third is the white dial with blue nato strap.

I find these skeleton hands best on the white dial version.

One detail I really like is that JeanRichard opted for a solid case back on these Aeroscope!

Makes the Aeroscope a much more coherent sports watch, IMO.

Best

Blomman

This message has been edited by blomman on 2015-12-02 04:37:48

Key Points from the Discussion

JeanRichard is perceived to be producing watches that exceed their market category in terms of quality and design, a positive sign for the brand.
The new NATO straps and solid case back are considered significant improvements for the JeanRichard Aeroscope, moving the collection in a positive direction.
The white dial version of the Aeroscope is particularly appealing, and the presence of a quality mechanical movement and case work at its price point suggests it will find a strong market.
While the date display on the Aeroscope was not strictly necessary, its placement is not considered problematic, maintaining overall aesthetic balance.
The caliber JR60, while not explicitly stated as in-house, is likely finished and assembled by JeanRichard, indicating a level of internal craftsmanship.

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crown comfort

Dec 2, 2015

I find them quite nice

of the three, the white looks best to me. I think it's good that even in this price range, there is a quality mechanical movement and quality case work, so I think this will find its market. CC

blomman Mr Blue

Dec 2, 2015

Yes, the white dial is quite eye catching! :)

Yes, here the quality / price ratio is very good! Best Blomman

cazalea

Dec 2, 2015

I like these watches

i have felt for 4-5 years that they are producing watches a bit above their market category, and these confirm it. Readable is a good thing! Cheers, Cazalea

blomman Mr Blue

Dec 2, 2015

Readable is a very good thing! :)

Yes, last few years JR have really upped their quality! Best Blomman

KMII

Dec 2, 2015

Newbie question

Do they use GP or third party movements? Nice sports watches, though!

blomman Mr Blue

Dec 3, 2015

Not sure who makes the movements....

They call the caliber JR60. If not in-house, I guess they do the finishing and assembling them self. Best Blomman

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