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+1 on that.. Very well taken point.. It has become difficult to follow them all..
.. do you/we think it is to some degree, because of the Asia - markets,
with smaller wrist sizes - or is it just " ètre a la mode"
and going with the flow?
i do agree, that sometimes, a bit more coherence, and a bit of
"less is more" still would be desireable, possibly.
Other than that, it appears to be a " solid" production & development
year, balanced between Haute Horlogerie and more " down- to- earth"
pieces, and several variations of things already established ..
just my humble 0,02 cents
best, hs
The JLC SIHH 2014 Collection.
Once again, as each year, I will shorty introduce the pieces of the 2014 collection, from the Grande Maison. Is it an exceptional millesime, in terms of creativity? Well, I would say that it is an evolution rather than a revolution- a consolidation- BUT a...
For me
this year winner is regardless very beautiful and top notch MUT MR tourby The Duometre à Quantième Lunaire 40,5 Enamel Grand Feu dial Wow best Duometre so far for me Cheers Damjan
Fully second your list, but would add the perpetual tourbillon ...
.... which is one of the most beautiful perpetuals I have ever seen. Marcus
Thanks for your input, Marcus. The choice of an automatic calibre on these 2 watches
Has been largely and deeply discussed, with Mr Riedo, the new JLC CEO... We'll discuss thatb topic here, too. Interesting. Best, Nicolas
From all I saw, I seriously think that JLC has the smarter offer...
And some surprises will come later... Best, my friend. Nicolas
That will come,no worries.
I duly noted that the SS was one of your favourite... ;) Best, Nicolas
My first thought is.. Noble elegance.. And remembering classy values.. But new definitions
.. For me the Hybris Mechanica Eleven, with MUT MR and a Tourbi is a revelation, of course far above my reach. - The rest of the collection is - how shall I say - refinement and/ or continous evolution, just as you remarked. For some issued pieces, I find...
Nice novelties.
I like them all, but the MUT 38,5 and the automatic Reverso are great adds to the current collection, the central seconds MUT looks fantastic too. The Duometre UTT looks so fresh, I like it. Chocolate Reverso looks very special, and the Hybris 11 is an am...
The MUT 38, 5 mm is a star... Not the only one, though.
Which makes this collection quite smart, I think. Best, Amigo, Nicolas.
The Master Ultra Thin 1907 and the Reverso Chocolate for me!
And if I could dream - the UT MR! :) Would have loved to see a new Memovox this year... But you can't have it all... Thank you for the report, my friend! Best Blomman
Not a single sports watch...?
Or are they still hiding something from us....?! ;) Best Blomman
Yes, indeed, I will try to take some pics of this one.
New Amvox II ,too... Well nothing new, just a transponder which allows you ALL Aston Cars... Best, Nicolas
I guess the Reverso's are 'ultra-chic' sports-watches...
maybe a little bit old-fashioned, but nonetheless sportswatches :)
Well, in that case...
We should also consider the Master line as sports watches... As the predecessor was launched as one...! ;) " Rate the life of the man of action " Best Blomman ...
I would have guessed it. ;) More to come, my friend.
Madness is not absent from this collection, be sure of that. As for the Memovox, maybe we'll have some new offers in the years to come? Honestly, I don't know, but I can't help dreaming of a black dialed no date version.... Best, Nicolas
Maybe.. A Black MMV someday ? .. That would be a dark, great Candy !.. ;)
.. but we know, patience, until things unfold by themselves .. ;) Best and have a great stretchb of Geneve - days for you .. - Must be a bit hectic, but a great atmosphere.. Best, hs
Duometre à Quantième Lunaire 40.5
Thanks Nicolas for the early post! For me, the most interesting is the Duometre à Quantième Lunaire 40,5 Enamel Grand Feu dial . it may be my first JLC!! cheers robin
I cannot disagree... This one troubles me a lot.
The Q.L was not my favourite Duometre. Not that it is not a great Watch, but I much preferred the Chrono and the UTT. Now, I m starting to xonder if I should not go for the 3... The enamel dial is to die for... Truly. Best, Robin. Nicolas
I quite like...
The ultra thin 1907 in WG with enamel dial, and see good value in these 5mm or thinner cases. I would say over the past five years that I cant keep all the other thin versions from JLC straight in my head. It seems they have made many variants from 38mm t...
Funny coincidence... I was thinking about stacking al the UT cases...
To show their différences... One day! Best, Nicolas
+1 on that.. Very well taken point.. It has become difficult to follow them all..
.. do you/we think it is to some degree, because of the Asia - markets, with smaller wrist sizes - or is it just " ètre a la mode" and going with the flow? i do agree, that sometimes, a bit more coherence, and a bit of "less is more" still would be desire...
Enamel dial
I'm not a fan of Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire but with enamel dial it looks terrific. It looks totally different although it's the same watch. When can we see the original Duometre with enamel dial? Am I asking too much? Thank you Nicholas. Regards, Const...
Same here, my friend. The QL enamel won my heart...
Real pictures? I will work on them and try to share something soon. Best, Nicolas
Those enamel dials..
Those enamel dials look beautiful and am sure will be breathtaking when we see and hold it. Not every year we get releases for enamel dials. I also like the UT RG with with the eggshell dial. you were right - there's something for everybody! many thanks f...
Definitely the MUT1907
And another impressive series of watches. Not the wow factor of 2013 but nonetheless well done. Thanks for updating...keep us posted.....
The videos are now on youtube...
the hybris mechanica 11 vid is pretty cool best regards -- Seeks
Thanks, Seeks. I also asked for some press videos and soundfiles.
Which I will post when I receive them... Best, Nicolas
Thank you Nicolas for this first "inside" day review....
I really love the Master Ultra Thin 1907 White Gold with its Enamel dial, the hands are new as well, compared with the rose gold version or the Jubilee and what a pair of beautiful hands these are;) don't really understand the need to have "Email Grand Fe...
I totally agreewith you on the writings. Not necesary at all.
I hope that JLC will suppress that on the definitive watches. Best, Nicolas
Merci Nicolas. Did you have a chance to take some ......
pictures of the Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire with Email Grand Feu dial and a very nice 40.5mm. To me this new iteration looks Fabulous, "Envouting" as you so well say;). It is definitely one of the nicest novelty of the JLC collection so far, in my opinio...
The itch for an enamel dial just got worse!
Thank you Nicolas for your continuously great work in sharing the beauties of the house of JLC with us. JLC's enamel pieces this year are stunning and I can't get the reverso TTR enamel out of my mind... well and the rest of this evolution of a collection...
Thanks for your input; Walid. For the shock(s), you will have to wait a bit...
But not too long... It is a matter of weeks. But already, some cool, smart and interesting offers. Best, Nicolas
You are too kind, Michael. It was quite easy to write.
Serious things will soon start! Best, my dear friend. We missed you, here. Nicolas
The Duometre à Quantième Lunaire 40,5 Enamel Grand Feu dial...
...catch my eyes at once!!! Love it!!!
And that is not all... But yes, the Duometre à Q.L is a killer piece.
You have good taste, Social... Best, Nicolas
Wow, wow, WOW...
... and a hearty oofah! The new Duo's are sweet. Love the model with enamel dial. Tres magnifique! When will they make one for me in stainless steel? Thanks for a great report, Nic'. See you soon, my friend. - Scott
They will never do it in ss, my friend. The Duometre will always be in noble metals.
So, for our double Jubilé, did you decide something? Personally, it will be a Duometre... And you? Best, Nicolas
A Duometre without question...
... or hesitation. I am working on the resources. A Duo Jubilee! Sacre bleu! - Scott
The Ultra thins for me
Hi Fab update - the ultra thins all have a lot of appeal. The auto Reverso looks especially tempting. If if we go into the realms of impossibility then the Hybris Mechanica Eleven is wonderful . Cheers JML
Agreed. The Chocolate is somptuous, the SS White Grained is gorgeous
And the Auto is very smart. Best, Nicolas
Grande Reverso Night & Day question
I'm interested in the first-ever automatic (non-Squadra) Reverso for two reasons: 1) This means that Jaeger-LeCoultre now has 25 different case sizes in the Reverso lineup (no kidding!) 2) The calibre used, 967B, is presumably related to calibre 967A, cur...
Interesting questions. The only thing I know for the moment is that this is a round
Movement, not a rectangular shaped one. I asked for a picture of the calibre, and will wait to have all the remaining informations to include them in my review. Best, Nicolas
Interesting!
So it's a round movement like the 967A. BTW, I typoed it before: The 967A is used in a the 29mm Night & Day, not the (imaginary) 39mm watch. So perhaps it really is exactly the same movement! One could imagine that a circular movement that fits in a 2...
It is a round movement,
Cal 467/ B, 4, 05 mm thick. Will have to get some more informations... Best, Nicolas
Automatic reverso is interesting...
wonder if it's borne out of market clamor OR if it's a push to add new customers that shy away from a reverso because it's a manual. either way, it doesn't matter. it's a sensible move and i just hope that it doesn't mean the start of the end for manual w...
It is clearly answering to a demand for automatic movements.
Which is smart. As now, you can have one is a nicely dimensioned case. Yes, very smart offer. Best, Nicolas
My top pick ....
Hybris Mechanica 11 for size 41mm, thinness, flying tourbillon, flying balance wheel, automatic peripheral winding system and push button activation of the minute repeater. Innovative and very wearable with outstanding features! Thanks and gratitude for t...
You have sure taste, my friend. Which is not a surprise!
Thanks for the kind words, Fernando. Best, Nicolas
Outstanding
Outstanding Post and Brand - Jerome and the teams vision in terms of design, execution and final product delivery is exemplary - Artistica line is fabulous and a world beater.
JLC is bluffing us, one more time...
The " Artisticas " let me really speechless... I didn't expect that, it was a breathtaking surprise. But the rest of the collection is mature, well thought and smart. JLC did it again, as a consistent manufacture it is! Best, Sid. It was a real pleasure t...