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JLC 2012 collection. Your winner?
All is in the title.
I am curious to know if you have a winner, among all the watches introduced in 2012 by JLC and which it wold be.
To help you to make your choice, here is the link to the 2012 novelties:
jlc.watchprosite.com
And here:
jlc.watchprosite.com
I, for one, hestitate between two...
The very popular Reverso Red:
Nothing more to say, here. It is a very special piece from JLC, which gives a lot of pleasure to wear.
And the Deep Sea Chrono " Vintage ":
Because I loved the idea behind the watch: To Reinvent the past, and to introduce in the catalog a watch which could have been introduced some 50 years ago.
Some special mentions have to be given to the new Master Control, for its great case, and to the Shperotourbilln, for the slice of dream it provides to us.
It is up to you, my friends...
Best,
Nicolas
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JLC 2012 collection. Your winner?
All is in the title. I am curious to know if you have a winner, among all the watches introduced in 2012 by JLC and which it wold be. To help you to make your choice, here is the link to the 2012 novelties: jlc.watchprosite.com And here: jlc.w...
Bonjour Nicolas, for me the difficult choice is between...
The Reverso Calendar and the Deep Sea Chronograph. I think that I would go with the Reverso Calendar, although I wish it had the marvelous Breguet hour numbers; but let's not be too greedy, or is it a case of greed is good?:) just joking.. Cheers, Francoi...
Greediness is a good case to plead, my friend.
Something tells me that you will not be the only one to mention the Reverso Calendar... When we introduced the novelties, last January, I felt that this Reverso was one of our favourite, here. While it was not necessarily the case wwith the Deep Sea Chron...
No question for me and you know my answer
Reverso Red ! No doubt about it. The watch almost jumped thru the vitrine, at the SIHH. GEO
I know you are a fan of these red accents, Geo.
Which doesn't surprise me, once we know your delicious Tank. ;) Sure choice, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Actually, I meant applied numbers, not Breguet numbers..
I think that the design of the dial would not be nice with Breguet numerals but applied numbers would make a better statement, IMO. A+ Francois
i would have voted for the Rogue
but since it felt abit oversized for my wrist...it is just abit less than perfect. so my vote goes to the reverso calendar...beautiful and well balanced
It is, but the Reverso Triple Date is very colse in size.
I fear that if a wrist cannot welcome a Reverso Rouge, it cannot stand a Reverso Triple Date, either. Don't you think so? Best, Nicolas
Yes it is and that's the weird thing
Somehow the Calendar did better in the wrist test for me than the Rouge. As much as I love the Rouge, it just looks bigger. Funny how the mind plays trick with what you see and feel despite the same case size. Guess the simplicity of the dial makes it loo...
Yes, there is the simplicity of the dial, and the thinner case of the Rouge
Which can explain these different feelings, I think. Best, Nicolas
Ultra thin RDM
Hi Have to say if we have to have a new RDM then the Ultra thin RDM is my preference of the 2012 collection. Even though I have a strong liking for Calendar watches and Reversos, unfortunately the Reverso Calendar is a tad too big for my taste - now if it...
Another great choice. As for the hands of this watch, I will come back on that matter
On next Monday... Best, Nicolas
My choice was made quite clear :D
This watch can have all my love. Also looking forward to what 2013 may bring. Ruckdee ...
Another clear winner.
I feel we'll have fun reading the different winners. An impressive diversity! Best, Nicolas
For me the Deep Sea Chronograph 3 counters...
The right mix of vintage and modern touch. The case is so well designed. I believe it could open a very successful product line for JLC. More than the Compressor line, IMO it would harmonize with Reverso, Master, Duomètre and Grand Complications. So fond ...
Which means a lot! You're right, the case is one of the nicest.
Developped from the Tribute To Deep Sea Alarm case. Superb profile, elegant lugs, a winner. And you said it very well, a great mix of vintage and modern details. The Savoir Faire " from the Manufacture. Best, Nicolas
Strangely, this is the one we less often speak. Because of the retail?
Agree with youn the grained dial made a strong impression on all those who were lucky to see it in the real. All in delicateness and subtility. Thanks for your input, Damjan. Nicolas
Knew had to have this when I first laid eyes on it . . .
and now that it is with me I could not have wished for more, well maybe that it was in steel instead of white gold . . . ...
This year? I'm still recovering from last year. My wounds are yet to heal.
Here you are pouring salt again!!! Poor me :( Regards Tyler
Last year was last year, Tyler.
Now, we are knockinf at a new year's door... And We are at only two months from the new collection. So, it is time to play with the 2012 collection, now that all the pieces ( or almost ) hit the boutiques or ADs. Come on, do an effort! Or I will pour more...
If the new DUT is a candidate, my vote goes there
That piece is growing on me,,,,, Cheers A.
Duometre UTT is part of the 2013 collection, even if JLC hesitated to introduce it
At the 2012 SIHH... Same here, same here, it is growing on me... Best, Bijo Nicolas
I do remember this picture very well, Mo.
Your choice doesn't surprise me, even if I would have some doubt with the WG TT R 31 with the grained dial. Best, Nicolas
Difficult question with such broad offer.
So I will choose one amongst the watches I can afford. And I think at the end that I would choose the Deep Sea Chronograph: The chronograph indicator transforms nicely the dial and I find it very balanced and well-made. Fx ...
Duometre à Spherotourbillon
Hi Nicolas, Cannot get enough of these Duometre birds (though I don't even own one myself). The more affordable choice for me was the MC Chrono with black face and now white on black date window and some red details, but I believe they messed it up with a...
Thanks for your input, Starman. Nice choice.
This is the one which impressed me the most, in 2012. Not my choice, as I try to have some realistic one, but horologically speaking, this is clearly a winner. All brands included. Best, Nicolas
Hello Nicolas! I´m happy you choose the Red dial ...
... 1931 Reverso as one of the winners this year. You know, I´m the happy owner of one of these beautiful watches, and my first Reverso. Now that two sub dials chrono you show, is a real winner, and a watch which I would be more than happy to own. May be,...
You didn't see the DS Chrono Vintage before, Abel?
This is a very sensual offer, from JLC. As for the Red... Hmmm, I will have to find a solution for it. ;) UN abrazo, Amigo. Nicolas
Yes Nicolas, I have seen it before...
... but I hadn´t paid the attention it well deserved! Your photos and comments, once again, opened my eyes!! Just love it. This was the watch you presented at beginning this year with the misterious dive at the Paris Opera water tunnel system, isn´t it? A...
Simple yet elegant,
the rouge is the one---having seen and tried it in the metal a month ago---it might just be my first le coultre However,having just seen the deep sea chrono,i really like it and the size is just right. What a choice! best
Agreed, on both counts.
I feel the Rouge is the clear winner, in terms of coolness. As for the DS Chrono, it is a subtle alternative. In terms of high horology, the Sphero is one of the top watch from the 2012 novelties. All brands included. A nice year. Best, Nicolas
My winner would be another Reverso
This one, so classy, so chic, so elegant, a real dandy watch ! And the small seconds at 6 is also useful so see if the watch still runs ;-) best my friend, Didier Credit : Amanico, what else ! ...
I hope that we'll have more opportunities to have discussions on this one, Didier.
Which is not the case for the moment, except in this thread. Indeed, a nice alternative to the " Red Champ ". Best, and thanks for voicing! Nicolas.
Well...
For me - you picked the two winners of this year! :) Only bad thing is that none of them are available here in Sweden... :( Best, my friend Blomman
Le rouge reverso for me.
why? It's the most practical, affordable and yet iconic piece in 2012. The duometre would be 2nd. cheers PAt