Jaeger-LeCoultre

So you may have understood now that the original reason for all these is a celebration. 1931 saw the birth of a watch that became an icon, a real icon, one of the very few real icons of the watch amateurs, and to some extent beyond the realm of watch amat...  

Actually, although this has not been mentioned, this watch to me seems very inspired by one of its predecessaor, the small purse watch 'à rideau' Not a repeater, but operating on the same principle...  

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Never seen that one before. Is it a table clock – the Rideau becomes the stand? Thank you, Clavi for showing this one! Best Blomman

Being there and having the possibility to speak with Joel Cordier and some of the watchmakers of the Manufacture about this new Minute Repeater is always a superb moment. I love the 2 dials of this Reverso, and the concept of the open dial, lime on the MM...  

Hi Nicolas, Thank you for your comments. Looking at your pics I know what my next camera will be!. The new minute repeater is indeed an intriguing watch. Looking at the curtain closing itself while the watch begins ringing must be something. Maybe they sh... 

Thank you for the technical overview, Dje. I would love to see a video of the sliding panel in motion. I like that JLC has chosen to emphasize inventiveness, visual, and technical audacity with this watch. It is a fitting calling card for the brand as it ... 

Hi, Thank you for your comments. I've not had the time to explore the new sections on the JLC website yet but maybe they will have a video online. Cheers Dje

and one, as Daos already said, I would love to see in reality or at least on video working! Thank you very much for your excellent coverage! Filip

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This was a pleasure to read J

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Call me thick, call me dense, call me whatever, but how does this minute repeater chime out the hours, quarters, and minutes? I don't see a slide button trigger to start the chiming process... If I read the article correctly, you activate the repeater by ... 

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For my budget… But I can dream…! Stunning watch! Would love to hear this one… Thank you for this report, Jerome! Best Blomman

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it is without doubt a stunner...then my dealer told me the price..!! But the only thing I don't understand is that it only activates the repeater when the 'curtain' is closed so you can never see the movement working..? Are there any pics of the reverse f... 

Hi, Indeed you have to fully open the curtain to activate the repeater and then it begins to ring when you let it go back closed. At that time you should not open it again as it could be harmful to the calibre. So yes you can't see the repeating plate wor... 

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and nice meeting you. The fact that the case has more parts than most chronographs is amazing! Cheers, Asi

Hi, It was indeed a pleasure seeing you, even if it was a bit short like every year. Hopefully we'll have a longer opportunity to seat, discuss and dine. The Reverso! This watch is actually quite understated on the look side in regard of the complexity at... 

Thanks so much for this wonderful and complete report! I had a chance to see this piece at SIHH, and agree with you that it is mesmerizing. The "but..." is that I think you have perhaps been a bit harsh toward the original Reverso RM. Maybe I simply got a... 

Hi, Gary, Thank you for your comments. Maybe I've been harsh with the first generation Reverso minute repeater. In fact i've heard several and I've never heard a really satisfying on, or at least not satisfying enough compared to what we've known more rec... 

The caliber at play: Thanks a lot for your great post! Fr.Xavier

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- thank you very much, Dje ! As I, humbly said, pretty much am a novice to Repeaters and they always stayed somewhat distant to me this was a revelation and very instructive, as well. Best, HS

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Very impressive engineering - and very inspired to use a "venetian blind" as the repeater slide. Very much looking forward to seeing and hearing the real thing one day. D.

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