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Minute Counter
Has anyone noticed that this version of the Duometre a Chronographe lacks the 10-minute counter under the larger hour and minute counter? Because of my age, I can't see it very well on my Duormetre, but I like the fact that it is there, and I think it is a good feature that must have been sacrificed for the apertures.
Lee
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JLC SIHH 2013: A new Duometre à Chronographe.
Let me start with a picture. We were in 2010, when Jaeger-Lecoultre unveiled a new Duometre, the Quantieme Lunaire. Aesthetically very close to the " A Chronographe ", born in 2007, the Quantieme Lunaire showed another face, another spirit, with these ape...
Did the Duo really launch in 2007?
Wow, it does not seem that long ago to me! I think dial cutouts and apertures are becoming a bit like the black watch trend - more and more we see them offered. Here, in the case of the Duometre Chrono, I'm afraid I prefer the purity of the original dial....
Yes, SIHH April 2007, at, at that time SIHH was in April.
It looks like an eternity, eeeh? Best, Nicolas.
I still love the..
... original with mono-pusher chronograph. The new one almost looks like it is trying too hard. Missed you in Basel, my friend. I will fill you in more about my conversation with Kari V at a later time. - Scott
Bah ,what do you want me to think???
I just don t get it...JLC all over again,another iteration of a iconic model.... whats the point?Why? The apertures on the dial were introduced with the QL..fine...why this bastardisation of the models?40.5,straight bezel,smooth bezel,openings......sincer...
The eternal dilemma of the market and the product.
I hear you loud and clear, my friend, as a big fan of the Duometre you ( we ) are. As for the small case, it is a hit in Asia, from what I have been told. BUT, for me, as for you, the identity of the Duometre is somewhere around 42 mm. And they should sti...
Yes but this is another version of the regular 42 size...
hence my disappointment.....why another one?with different bezel? Fricks is right,they give the impression to try to get it right......same thing they did with the Minute repeaters.... Stand behind and defend your best product please JLC! Mo
I will tell you something which will make you laught....
I don't really care to see these evolutions, as I know which one is important for me. The first one, of course, with the plain dial. The rest is for the others. Not for me. That will not ruin my appreciation for this Duometre I love, this one, and the pla...
100% with you Duometre is my fav JLC watch
My pair are keepers, and my love won't diminish at all. Just a shame to see this BECAUSE I love them so much! Mo
IMO, the dial...
The dial is cool. If you are going for a straight up dress watch, the plain dial works better. This variant has the open areas to give you a sneak peek at the movement but not overly done and attention getting like a full skeleton. Thanks for the pics! -M...
Funny what you said, as this was one detail I didn't love a lot, when the Duometre was
was released. Since this moment ( April 2007 ) I lived with it, quite well. But I can understand that point of view. Best, Nicolas
I feel like
There's less depth in these openings. In the lunar, you can see all the way through to the balance, in the chrono, not nearly as much a
To be checked in the real on this particular point, Aaron.
Will come back to your observation next time I see it. Best, Nicolas
It's why I bought the black dial
I do not like the apertures. And I can not reconcile the 1/6 sec on a moon phase. I just asked Stephan B last week why and his answer was why not? So, my heart and love is with my black WG chrono. Very happy. Best, Joe
I am in the same boat, but I could never decide which one, between the silver and
The black dial, I preferred... But I have no issue to decide between this partially open dial and a plain dial, when it comes to the Duometre... Best, Joe. Nicolas.
Unbelievable :) Its a joke? I couldn't believe my eyes :)
Nicolas, if you weren't the moderator, i'd think its a joke. So to summarize it, we have or shiny grainy dial or plain white grainy dial. With or without apertures? Rounded bezel or straight edge? Or 40.5mm or 42mm... etc...etc... You know, its starting t...
The Duometre a Chronograph first generation doesn't need any lawyer.
This one, which has a dial whch makes me think about the Joker's smile, in the Batman movie, is another story. The fact that you modify the bezel is not a problem, you can always improve a product, and it is a pretty good sign to see that. Now that they w...
Actually the "batman" lunaire is my favorite...
... without the foudroyante seconds. Hopefully that combo might come one day :)) but as you said now there is a duometre that can cover all kind of taste. That's the good part
i know!! It's the only good thing about that...
... gotta be practical. We complain when little details about a watch bugs us and when a manufacture does several variations we complain that he is melting the identity of the watch. Time to know what we want :)) hahahaha... trying to take things positive...
Does it come in shiny grain dial?
I wonder if they discontinue the older version or you have many choices?
the apertures look like a crazy clown's laughing mouth
That is why you don't like them. :) yes, a crazy clown is disorienting. :)
Totally agree with you Nicolas, don't like the apertures...
makes the dial too busy, in my view. Also I was expecting a 40mm but...not to be:) Thank you for the pictures\ Cheers Francois
I was surprised by this detail, but I didn't get an answer...
I wonder if I even asked... ;) Best, Nicolas
Agree w/ you
Not a big fan of the cut-out dial... If anything I might prefer if they just went full monty w/ the skeleton/open dial. The cut-out dial is neither here or there. Moreover, they seem to have eliminated that little subdial on the minute counter readout... ...
A full open dial would have been interesting!
Never thought about that, Jester! Excellent suggestion. Let's hope JLC still reads us, and take our opinion, which is a consensus, by the way, in consideration! Best, Nicolas
Wow well spotted,I didn t even noticed it...
it makes sense with the cut outs really...well,it doesn t make sense to cut the dial in the first place,well you know what I mean... Good eye Mo
I would prefer a solid dial as well.
I didn't read all the responses so this may have been answered, but I will ask again if this is going to be a limited edition. Stewart
No matter what.. But..
As for me the Duometres are beyond my reach, despite the fact, that I feel an ongoing fascination with concept and principles and importance of these timepieces: - on a very personal, humble note several thoughts are remaining: 1/ for me a great series of...
I love to see you statying faith to your first love(s), my friend.
And I must admit that I share your opinion on plain dials versus partially open dials. Not only for this piece, by the way, but in a general way. I wish you make your dreams come true, my friend. Will try to see if I can be of some help. All the very best...
Thanks for these ever sooo kind words, dear friend ! :))
And BTW, you HAVE been already been a good, no, even more, an instrumental part for making some dreams & wishes come true ! - thus, thanks again, for all that, as well & again !! As a last humble little remark, some more obtainable 'little dreamies' are a...
It is a simple zone for me...
I love many of the Duometres. Some more than others. But there is a line in the sand that I just cannot cross...I just cannot get that image out when i look at the dial ...
Personally, I love it. Here's why:
I like that JLC took the second "Minutes Counter" (the dial at the bottom of the chronograph subdial) off. I like that the power reserves are graduated and more easy to see the actual hours stored. I like the open apertures, as this is a bit of a JLC-only...
For sure JLC has some plans, here....
As I was told that more and more, the dials will come with this configuration. I am curious, intrigued, and, to say all, a bit disappointed by this configuration. But let's see what they have under the sleeve... Best, Nicolas.
Minute Counter
Has anyone noticed that this version of the Duometre a Chronographe lacks the 10-minute counter under the larger hour and minute counter? Because of my age, I can't see it very well on my Duormetre, but I like the fact that it is there, and I think it is ...
Yes, it is for aesthetical reasons that the 10 minutes counter has been removed.
Thanks for having pointed it out, Lee. Best, Nicolas