Tim_M
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Congratulations to you, Nico!
I love this quote from your review: "All in all, I am still in love with this watch, after 10 years of ownership. It is one of the most important piece from my collection which gives me an intense pleasure and price each time I have it on my wrist."
That statement should be the very definition of a watch well-chosen. A JLC minute repeater is high on my list of goal watches, and this review gives me great inspiration to continue pushing, looking, and waiting. If I choose correctly, I can only hope for my choice to bring a small measure of the pleasure that you describe.
Regarding your watch's few drawbacks. I can see factors that mitigate against them.
True, the case and lug profiles of the MMR have aged compared to the current offerings. But that particular case/lug combo was ubiquitous in the JLC catalog from about 2000 to 2010. In different sizes but the same shape, these lugs were offered on everything from the basic Master Control up to the MMR. So, when I see that chunky case, it takes my memory back to an era when JLC was doing incredible things in design and engineering, pushing limits, and beginning to re-emerge as a real player in high horology. Those lugs have become almost nostalgic to me, and I don't mind them in a smaller form (but same profile) on my Grande Memovox. They are like rivets or folds in old bracelet links; clearly dated, but charming.
In terms of production, less might have been preferable, but all versions remain uncommon in practice (or outside of JLC's service department!). A well-known online writer and collector recently told me, "if you want to piss-off a vintage collector, show up at a watch club meet wearing the exact same vintage reference." By that measure, which probably extends somewhat to owners of any fine timepiece more than we care to admit, the MMR wasn't over produced; even with several variants, you're unlikely to encounter another one even among collectors of high-mech pieces. The frustration with the variants is more psychological than practical.
Continue to love yours; I hope you post a follow-up summary come 2027!
Best,
Tim
My Titanium Jaeger Lecoultre Master Minute Repeater 10th Birthday.
Time flies when you are having good time with someone or something. The Master Minute Repeater was a dream. Unveiled in 2006, it was love at first sight for me. I was impressed and seduced by the platinum version released one year before, but the titanium...
Happy 10th!!!!
When watches reach that sort of milestones in one's collection, it is by natural selection, a winner. Huge congrats on 10 years of ownership and pride. And fantastic piece, even after JLC made(i concur with you) too many variations. Best, Horo
Happy anniversary Nico !
And many thanks for sharing your thoughts on this cornerstone of your collection. I fully agree that it is a splendid piece, I also the choice of this original metal (or original way to treat it), but just like you I would be annoyed by the number of piec...
Your post is giving me an idea...
...as I realize that I have a beauty I never presented yet... Hehehe... I'll have to correct that asap and you won't be disappointed 😉
I hope you'll enjoy this wonderful timepiece for many more decades
Best wishes Alkiro
First of all, happy anniversary !.. Also for Humble me it's an amazing, clever, conceptual, daring & uber-cool time-piece ! :))
Ever since I had the rare luxury to see it in real, touch it, and even wear it for several hours, plus listening & looking to the playing of the MR, this one renders true fascination to me ! I am tempted to say, that to some degree it is also JLC at its p...
Happy anniversary to that wonderful watch.
I can see from the strap that it is loved and worn regularly which is as it should be. If it was mine I don't think I would ever take it off. I'm afraid that, for me, a minute repeater remains a dream which I'm unlikely to realise but it's always nice to ...
Congratulations to you, Nico!
I love this quote from your review: " All in all, I am still in love with this watch, after 10 years of ownership. It is one of the most important piece from my collection which gives me an intense pleasure and price each time I have it on my wrist ." Tha...
Congratulations....
What a timeless and technological timepiece to own. For sure it will continue to bring so much fun and joy to wear in the future. Here is a picture taken (together with another minute repeater) earlier: ...
Brilliantly to read about your 10yr love affair!
Thanks for sharing this piece again. I still vividly remember seeing her in person on that Paris visit many moons ago. Cheers, Tim
I love the case as is. Not outdated to me, and IMO best for the open complication.
The lines are sexy, the proportions strong enough. And yet it in no way takes away from the beautiful open dial / movement, instead allowing it to correctly take center stage. And as you point out...polished titanium. It is a beautiful thing!
How accurate is it?
The watch is a Grail. Titanium is superb. A week ago I listened it's gold brother and it was quite fine experience. Happy anniversary!
Who Cares If It's...
... Difficult to read the time. That's why it's a REPEATER! Cheers - - Scott