Jaeger-LeCoultre

I will not write the tumultuous story again, as you all know how important is this watch for me. To make it short, I ordered it when I was back from the SIHH, in 2007, and got it in platinum, first, with a white dial ( quite a rare combination ). Then stolen to me in January 2011, and I bought it in white gold, this time, with this black dial, on the 26th of December, 2016. 

The white gold case and black dial has more " cool factor ", is more powerful than the " platinum white " which is more refined, maybe. 

I love this one so much that I really think that if I had to keep only one modern Jaeger Lecoultre, it would be this one. Yes, even over the Minute Repeater! 

Isn't it smoking hot?   

When I see it, I wonder what Jaeger can improve, as it was announced for some time now that a new Duometre is in the tube... The case, maybe? Less thick it would be good, a tad smaller ( 40 / 41 mm )? Why not. 

But one thing is sure, it is not easy to touch an icon, to revisit it, without ruining its spirt and soul. It will be a tough challenge for the brand. 

This one is maybe not perfect, but it is largely good enough for me. Totally charming, bewitching, eye catching, yes, it is a strong love affair, at the point that when I saw this introduced in the catalogue some years after the platinum, I started to wonder if I would not have it too, along with the platinum. Doubling a watch is something I never thought of, before... Which says a lot about the love I have for this piece. 

Long life to the Duometre, and good luck to the Manufacture in revisiting it! 

Best,

Nicolas

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