JLC - Nicolas, I guess I need to add myself to the Duometre roll call...

Nicolas, I guess I need to add myself to the Duometre roll call...

as I just took this Duometre a Chronographe out of the bank safe after a long stint and I am at a lost for words on why I put it away in the first place. As Nicolas would say, it is one of the most interesting, if not the most, chronographs in modern horlogy. Putting it up next to a Patek 5070, Datograph up/down, or any other high caliber chronograph makes one see why the Duometre is so special. The combination of the beautiful and grainy dial, the complication itself, and the exquisite movement just pushes it over the top for me. The platinum case along with the platinum grey dial makes it hefty but in a good way. I currently have it on a black and/or grey JLC alligator strap but plan on custom ordering a special tanning navy nubuck alligator strap from ABP to bring out the blued chrono hands. I think that will enhance the watch nicely.

I took these photos for you Nicolas but as you know well, the grainy dial is a nightmare to try and capture. I used a DSLR (Nikon D750) with a Tamron 70-200 VR2 and a Nikon 50mm inside a lightbox and still struggled to capture the grain. I think several of the photos are slightly out of focus since I shot them freehand so maybe next time I should use a tripod to get them razor sharp. I changed the settings on the camera multiple times and in the end had to manually adjust ALL settings (ISO, shutter speed, aperture, etc...). I also took a couple photos with my Samsung Note 8 and strangely enough and to my surpise the photos were pretty good, I dare say almost as good as the DSLR.

Please have a look and let me know what you think or if you guys have any suggestions on what I could do to try and capture the dial better. I probably just need a dedicated MACRO lens which would be the easiest solution.

Nikon D750 - Nikon 50mm F4 ISO 100 zoomed in

DSC_4786 - Nikon 750 - Nikon 50mm F4 ISO 100 zoom

Nikon D750 - Nikon 50mm F4 ISO 100 zoomed in with different lighting

DSC_4787 - Nikon 750 - Nikon 50mm F4 ISO 100 zoom 2

Nikon D750 - Tamron 70-200 VR2 - 200mm F4 ISO 125 zoomed in

DSC_4779 - Nikon 750 - Tamron 70-200 VR2 - 200mm F4 ISO 125 zoom

Samsung Note 8

Samsung Note 8 zoomed in

Samsung Note 8 zoomed in monochrome (black and white brings out the grain I think)

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Nicolas, I guess I need to add myself to the Duometre roll call...

Nicolas, I guess I need to add myself to the Duometre roll call...

The first shot with the Nikon is my favorite. Superb watch. Superb! [nt]

Wow, my dear Bruce, your first and second shots are top... And you didn't even shoot the movement, which is much easier to take in picture. You should include one in the Roll Call!

I did take a photo of the movement but forgot to post LOL...

THE detail which makes all the difference. Gorgeous shot! [nt]

Thanks Nicolas but I think I will try and use a tripod next time to be sure the movement is razor sharp...

It gives the movement some artistic dimension. [nt]

this one is a monster...

It is awesome holdemchamp1225

+1 for the Nubuck strap. [nt]

Thanks but I think a navy blue nubuck alligator would match the hands better than cinnamon brown...

thank you holdemhchamp1225

The beauty certainly deserves more wrist time! [nt]

Superb this platinum duomètre à chronographe ! [nt]

Thanks, I like your WG Duometre with the black dial (same as Nicolas) as well and was thinking about adding it along with this platinum piece :-) [nt]

:) impossible to don't love more and more. I can't imagine my collection without a duomètre à chronographe. [nt]

Excellent choice! So glad you are taking her out now! Excellent idea of the nubuck strap! Enjoy!!! Cheers [nt]