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Does age play a factor?

 

I will admit that I'm a fairly new soul to the world of high end watches that have lots of history. I was always admired to it via my father. He always wore his classic Omegas, Rolexes, etc... But when I was ready to enter this amazing historic world, I was not very much drawn to his likings in a similar fashion. I'm a single young professional. About two years ago, after putting myself through post graduate school and opening up my practices, I was finally ready to purchase my new watch. I started by reading and reviewing lots of watch magazines at Bookstores/Coffee shops and came across a few brands that I truly was attracted to. The first was Panerai. It had a contemporary/trendy style to it, but yet lots of history. I happen to be always drawn to new trends and style in my life, so I purchased a PAM 90 which is their power reserve. I enjoyed its sporty look and the fact that you could either dress it up or down. Wearing a small/thin watch with jeans and shorts just isnt right for me (only my take). After having enjoyed the PAM for a while, I extended my research for my second purchase. JLC as a brand was one of the best I could find. I learned that it became famous for its Reverso line, but honestly, I'm not a big fan of its style (for me). When I came across its Master Compressor series, I knew that I was in love. After trying different styles on several times, I decided to go with the Chrono. Dive (which I can tell is Azim's least fav. lol).
My point here is that like Nicolas said, not everyone wants the ultra thin/small look for their wrist. We are in 2008 and things change. And a strong company like JLC is smart enough to notice that and cope with the demand of the new breeds like me.
All the best to everyone in this wonderful forum as I learn new things everyday!
Matrix.

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What happened to the beautiful and classic shapes of JLC?

 
By: time2time : July 28th, 2008-19:02
I am sure at least some of you good people must miss the slim cases, elegant dauphine hands, classic domed crystals and dials of just about a decade or less ago. I used to think of those JLCs as some of the most elegant and classy Swiss watches. All I see... 

Respectfully...

 
By: pplater : July 28th, 2008-22:37
it is difficult to reconcile your observations with the extent of JLC's offerings in this year alone. Of all the brands who exhibited at Basel/SIHH, JLC perhaps more than any other gave us a large range of offerings that could only be described as elegant... 

Her'e my loooong take in this interesting debate

 
By: amanico : July 29th, 2008-00:32
I respectfully disagree with you, as I don't have the same vision, here. Till in a recent past, ( a bit after 2000 ), JLC made the Reverso Art Deco, which is, hence, not a Vintage Watch: You will say that even if recent, this is past.?.. Not really, as yo...  

De Gustibus Non Est Disputandum

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 29th, 2008-06:18
but of all houses on market now I can say with great confidence that they are holding the "classic ground" most of all OK from the top of my head one more house and that is Blancpain IMHO Best

Amen, Padre Damian! LOL

 
By: amanico : July 30th, 2008-08:33
Blancpain? What do you mean, Padre? Best. Nicolas

Mean

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 30th, 2008-09:01
when I look at the watch at first glance their pieces look to me most classic in that vintage sense of course not speaking here of murky Blancpain history since 1735 Ok one more Breguet So on the begining of thread JLC, Blancpain & Breguet for me are thos... 

Does age play a factor?

 
By: matrix : July 29th, 2008-07:08
I will admit that I'm a fairly new soul to the world of high end watches that have lots of history. I was always admired to it via my father. He always wore his classic Omegas, Rolexes, etc... But when I was ready to enter this amazing historic world, I w... 

The most important is that

 
By: amanico : July 30th, 2008-08:37
You found YOUR watch, and that you're very happy with it, my friend. I think there is enough place for every taste, here, old, new, young... To each his own, that's the most beautiful thing in this world, isn't it? I can love both, vintage, modern, thick,... 

I mean no disrespect ......

 
By: f.azim : July 30th, 2008-13:39
and this chrono/diver with the monumental pushers and locks is just the kind of watch I cannot associate with JLC. In fact, you could remove the name of the watch from the dial, and substitue Seiko or Citizen or any number of European watch makers and no ... 

Matrix didn't say that

 
By: amanico : July 30th, 2008-13:52
He just said that he was new in the horology world and that he's happy with his watch... As some are with the EWC, the Memovox Compressor, and some others... That's a reality, and even in the history of JLC, you had a stunning diversity of watches, from t... 

I cannot argue with that... to each his own....Please note that...

 
By: f.azim : July 30th, 2008-15:45
my point was not to dismiss the particular watch but to simply use it as an example of how different it is in appearance from what, at least in the mind of some of us, is the "traditional look" of a JLC. But as you pointed out, there have always been watc... 

"Ahhhh, you modern folk....

 
By: pplater : July 30th, 2008-18:20
... what most of we real JLC fans don't understand is how you now find it acceptable to have the crown at 3:00 and not at 12:00; you go for tiny cases (under 60mm), don't have a decent cover over the dials (not even half hunter cases) and then you go for ... 

Oh come now, you know that pocket watches are just a

 
By: time2time : July 30th, 2008-19:59
passing fad, a mere fashion statement that the modern man has invented to make things too complicated. Nah, these trinkets that you constantly take out of your pockets, flip open, flip close god only knows how many times a day are a sure sign of the age o...  

Touché !!....

 
By: pplater : July 31st, 2008-02:53
.... and in the spirit of Purist diplomacy, the following piece is tendered as an honourable compromise: [photo credit: j-walkblogdotcom] Cheers, pplater....  

Excellent post

 
By: 1440 : July 31st, 2008-09:10
And for me at first I was not very keen on the "Compressor" line when it first appeared and never imagined I would own one. But when it came time to buy something in memory of my mother, that is exactly what I did. Of course I still like the traditional s...