Some pictures of the Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Extreme Lab One.
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Warning: Hidden Masterpiece. Innovative, daring, original, this watch issued in 2007 was and still is a Revolution, an unrivaled one, at the exception of the Ulysse Nardin Innovision, maybe, but the Innovision was a prototype, while the Jaeger Lecoultre was in production ( a few pieces per year ).
But still, the Extreme Lab One is a terrific concept watch. As I said, unrivaled, with all its technical and hyper innovative solutions.
This 45 mm big / 14, 80 mm high carbon and titanium case has a water resistance of 100 meters, but it can resist to very low and high temperatures ( -40°C to +60°C ).
The movement is made of magnesium for the Tourbillon carriage, Easium ( Carbonitride ), with black diamond pallet stones, and a rotor made of iridium, platinum with a carbon base, totally oil free. Moreover, the movement is mounted on a... Silent block, to protect it against vibrations and shocks!
Of course, these are the main characteristics, but not the only ones.
As for he functions, you have the circular date, which jumps from the 15th to the 16th over the Tourbillon, a GMT, and the Tourbillon. Nothing crazy, here, as the Extreme Lab 2 does better with its digital chronograph.
But still, the Extreme Lab One is a terrific concept watch. As I said, unrivaled, with all its technical and hyper innovative solutions.
Yes, it wears it name very well. Extreme, definitely, Lab, totally. And a myth, with a confidential production.
The big con... The price, Six Digit, starting with a 2...
And, but this is more a wish than a con, the Extreme Lab Saga should go on! When will we see a third opus???
Best,
Nicolas
Comments:
MilDiver January 18th, 2023-19:01
A great watch indeed As for the no 3, it always a conflict. Do I want more specials of that formula? maybe Do I want another edition from the unique "extreme line ", especially as an owner? big no. When buying a special watch, it is kind of a slap in the face when later a com...
amanico January 19th, 2023-07:53
Excellent question. I think that you can use some of the technical solutions to explore different fields. Alarm, WT, superlative chronometer and so on...
proestak January 18th, 2023-19:11
Dear Nicolas,I said it many times in the past... this is my absolute dream watch from my favorite watch brand. I wish for an Extreme Lab 3 hopefully soon. Best, Yannis
eklektik January 18th, 2023-19:24
I love that warning! 😀 About the temperature range, is it about accuracy being maintained trough it? Or simply the watch keeps functioning? Interesting to guess what could happen to a watch at -40°C or +60°C (expansion/contraction of the different materials, etc.). I guess thes...
amanico January 19th, 2023-07:55
It is the watch which keeps functioning at those extreme temperatures. Yes, this watch is totally lubricant free.
InHavenPro January 18th, 2023-20:00
Agreed, agreed.... and, yes, agreed =))) One of the best JLCs ever made ....
sludgeriff January 18th, 2023-20:21
What a beast!! Amazing dial and case. When I see a post like this I can’t help but think JLC has lost some of its juice that it had in the mid 2000s. Do they still do “LAB” models? Many thanks for sharing.
amanico January 19th, 2023-07:57
No, they don't make LAB models anymore. But they recently used some of the solutions from the One, such as the Gyrolab balance wheel, in the Geophysic True Second or Universal time, for example.
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