Jaeger-LeCoultre

Two confirmed stars: Vintage Reverso and Geophysic.

Ok, the International Movie Festival started in Cannes, with its pleiad of famous actresses and actors, but here, it is a bit different.

It seems that for a while, now, some stars have reached the rank of recognition, in the Vintage JLC world.

The Polaris, of course, the Deep Sea Alarm, then, and two new pieces which are more and more coveted, the Reverso and the Geophysic.

Which is interesting as all the pîeces which gained this Star Status were re edited, at the notable exception of ... The Geophysic.

A few days ago, these two pieces were auctionned at a very high price ( 50 000 ( !!! ) CHF for this Reverso, and 30 000 Euros for the Geophysic )

If it is not the first time the Red Reverso " does " this kind of price, it seems that it is a first for the Geophysic, which value was more circa 13 to 15 000 Euros before the auctions.

Another interesting point is that there are more and more pieces from the Patrimony which are on the way to receive thise recognition, even if there is a lot to say and do, here, and that it will take some time.

Which raises a question, too: Will JLC release a re edition of the Geophysic, a faithful one?

Food for thought.

Best,

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And by "faithful," what do you mean, Nicolas?

By: respo : May 18th, 2012-06:18

Do you think JLC would be brave enough to do a tribute in the original size? Brave or foolish? The Polaris was lucky to have been issued originally in a modern size, so it was easier to remain faithful to the original in that re-edition. And JLC did a bri...

You got me well, Respo.

By: amanico : May 18th, 2012-06:31

IF there is a Tribute to Geophysic, the question is about the size, and the movement. Giving it a " normal " movement is a sacrilege. As for the size, you put the dilemma in good words: Brave ( We are confident enough in our watch, our Patrimony, and in o...

I had not thought about the movement

By: respo : May 18th, 2012-06:38

But you are, of course, absolutely correct on that point as well. It cannot be just any movement inside. Yes, this will, or would, be a tough one for JLC. I still hope they do it! Best, respo

The Geophysic is another league, in terms of work and difficulty.

By: amanico : May 18th, 2012-06:48

As JLC will have to start from zero, which was not the case for the TT Polaris, and half the case for the TT DSA. Indeed, we don't have to forget the dial, too, which is also very special. Let's see what they do, IF they decide to do it. Best, Nicolas

Is it possible?

By: scholiaste : May 21st, 2012-07:02

In all cases, I would be interested by a Tt Geophysic as close as the original. But as you say, the caliber will be another league: I'm not a specialist but I don't see any modern manual JLC caliber which could be included as is. And what would be the pri...

IF....

By: amanico : May 21st, 2012-07:06

You're right, IF JLC decides to release a TT Geophysic, they will, in my opinion, to create a totally new movement, a manual one, of course. What price? Let's first see IF they decide to make it, to turn our dreams into reality. Best, Nicolas

Of course...

By: scholiaste : May 21st, 2012-09:37

I talked about price only because developing a new manual movement will have a cost and I'm afraid that retail price will be huge if they include it only in this tribute. However, IF they decide to do so, making a new chronometer, low beat rate, manual ca...

Delays...

By: amanico : May 22nd, 2012-13:44

What we know is that it took 2 years for JLC to release the Tribute to Polaris. Thar is a sure fact. And almost the same time for the TT DSA. As for the Geophysic, it is much more complicated, as you don't only need to create a new dial, but you also and ...

I'm joining the group...

By: foversta : May 18th, 2012-08:26

... already full packed of people who whish a reedition of Geophysic. Obviously, this would be a very tricky project but I'm sure that JLC can achieve it with success. We already have the Tribute but what about a "new version"? Thanks for the news! Fx

What Tribute to Geophysic? The Extreme Lab II?

By: amanico : May 18th, 2012-15:20

In my opinion, the weakest ponit of the E L II was to call it " Tribute To Geophysic ". I really didn't get why such a name on such a watch... While Extreme Lab II was more appropriate, in my opinion; once again... Best, Nicolas

A rivet bracelet for the Geophysic?

By: TdotBean : May 18th, 2012-09:06

I didn't know Rolex and JLC share the same supplier A reedition would be nice if the original one is not available... I hope to see a Geophysic real soon. Regards Tyler

+1, Tyler. But the 6610 was a contemporary watch. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : May 18th, 2012-15:22

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Interesting

By: blomman Mr Blue : May 21st, 2012-12:20

Thank you for the info, Nicolas. Good for JLC and the Reverso and the Geophysic to get the recognision they deserve! Bad for us who is trying to find the watches... As for the TT Geophysic - IF JLC ever do a TT version... PLEASE, please make in proper - n...

+1 on all your points, Blomman. No surprises, here, please.

By: amanico : May 21st, 2012-12:24

Glad to see such well recognition ...

By: FanFrancisco : May 22nd, 2012-08:00

Hope MJLC will reissue TT Geophysic soon. Stefan

We'll see, my friend....

By: amanico : May 22nd, 2012-13:39

We need more than one or two auctions to be sure that the Geophysic has reached its correct value. What is a correct value, by the way? I think JLC shoukld release a TT Geophysic,as it is an important part of its Patrminony, but not an easy one. See Ken's...

Tribute to Geophysic?

By: KenMNYC : May 22nd, 2012-08:47

I'd love to see it, too. But I think it would be a difficult/complicated story to tell the public. And a difficult watch to faithfully reproduce. And a difficult design aesthetic to prompt broad appeal these days. If they did it, it would be a very confid...

Let's face it: The Geophysic is a watch for Connoisseurs.

By: amanico : May 22nd, 2012-13:27

It is a discrete watch whose subtle beauty and interest is inside, not too much outside. A commercial watch? I don't think so. BUT an indispensable watch, for the legitimity of the brand, for its recognition among the WIS. A refined dial, in a macho case,...