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Gentlemen, thank you all for your comments...

 

Respo: yes, the extra safeguard of this system was a factor in my decision to buy this watch, and this for me, along with the quick-change strap system and 100m WR, solidifies the "wear-it-wherever-and-forget-it" aspect of this particular piece. Even those to whom a 46mm watch is unwearably large will likely agree that the shock absorption system is a very bold and purposeful innovation.

I wonder which complication of the Extremes can withstand the most shock before failure, the World Chrono, the World Alarm or the Tourbillon/GMT? And which metallurgical combination provides the most shock resistance, the Ti/Ti of the Rossi World Alarm or the Pt/Ti of one of the World Chrono editions, or an outer case metal with a density in between these two "extremes"?

I have not seen the Extreme book, I haven't even been into an AD in a few months, and certainly not into a boutique. (I am jealous of your trip to Mizner Park!) If I saw Messr. Lambert I would hope to have a few words with him, but I think I'd probably scream like a teenage groupie in the 60's at a Beatles concert smile

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JLC's Extreme series: Shock Absorption

 
By: PeaceFrog : January 4th, 2011-16:34
If you aren't already aware, JLC incorporates a nonpareil shock-absorption system in some of its Extreme series watches. The Extreme World Chronograph, the Extreme World Alarm and the Extreme Tourbillon include this feature. These watches are actually con...  

Very interesting, PeaceFrog

 
By: respo : January 4th, 2011-18:59
I had not thought about this aspect fo the EWC in a while, and it is good to have a refresher. The shock absorption was one of the many factors that pushed me to get the EWC -- was that true for you as well? The case within the case design is the key reas... 

New JLC book on extreme watches

 
By: mamac : January 6th, 2011-01:42
Hi Everyone, I didn't heard about that book. Wo has informations on it. I'm very interrested about it. Best. Marc

Here you are, Marc.

 
By: amanico : January 6th, 2011-01:47
jlc.watchprosite.com Have a good read. Best, Nicolas.

Very interesting...

 
By: AuHavrePro : January 4th, 2011-20:27
post, this is definitely great to know! Thanks for sharing the photos! Best, Filip

Gentlemen, thank you all for your comments...

 
By: PeaceFrog : January 4th, 2011-23:56
Respo: yes, the extra safeguard of this system was a factor in my decision to buy this watch, and this for me, along with the quick-change strap system and 100m WR, solidifies the "wear-it-wherever-and-forget-it" aspect of this particular piece. Even thos... 

It was an embarrassing moment

 
By: respo : January 5th, 2011-07:15
When I saw M. Lambert, I was on my way to someplace where I do not wear nice watches and so I had no watch, let alone a JLC, on my wrist, even though I was traveling with the Polaris on this trip. And I am almost NEVER without a watch! Yes, it was a littl... 

LOL, Respo, it had to happen to you! :)

 
By: amanico : January 5th, 2011-07:24
Jerome Lambert is a very friendly gentleman, and I'm sure you had a great moment, speaking with him. If all works well, I will meet him in less than 12 days, now... Will try to wear a real watch, then. Best, Nicolas.

Yes, it was pretty funny.

 
By: respo : January 5th, 2011-07:37
I was like, "No really, I do own a real watch. I do, I do!" I am sure you won't have any such problems, Vlad, the Prince of JLC. Best, respo

I get no more than 1.5 mm with my EWA

 
By: bobscamp : January 5th, 2011-09:25
but closer to 1 mm. How are you getting 2.5 mm? Even without any compression I only have about 1.5 mm available.

perhaps my estimate is a bit off

 
By: PeaceFrog : January 5th, 2011-09:49
as you can see from the photo with the cushion compressed, my hands were full! I chalk this up to using inches and feet my whole life to measure distance! I'm sure both watches are the same. I really like the EWA, especially the Tides of Time version in S... 

I was using the thickness of the watch

 
By: PeaceFrog : January 5th, 2011-11:17
as a "yardstick" (haha). 14.5mm, I think. I have a set of Vernier calipers, but they're buried somewhere in the garage. So I think you are right, maybe the total range of motion up and down is around 3mm, 1.5mm in either direction.

PF, thank you for a very…

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 5th, 2011-11:41
Informative post! Love this kind of posts! Unfortunately I find the Extreme watches to big for my wrist. Would love to add the Tides of Time to my Memo theme… Best Blomman

Interesting, but questions....

 
By: BDLJ : January 5th, 2011-15:27
...shock is a very quick application of an acceleration. It's not just the magnitude of the 'g's, it's the duration and rate of loading that matter. The shock absorber here is air which will dissipate the shock energy as heat. The problem is that the damp... 

my analysis is admittedly unscientific

 
By: PeaceFrog : January 5th, 2011-17:32
And I hope my thoughts will come across to you as accurately as possible given my imprecise wording. I, also, would love to see any data that JLC might have, though I assume this is not going to happen. It feels almost like the shock absorber on a car. I ... 

Thanks for the link, Adam...

 
By: BDLJ : January 5th, 2011-21:12
...I think I've seen that report before...? There's no doubt that suspending a movement inside a case is going to aid the shock resistance of a watch (after all that's what some of the G-shocks do! ) and as you say it does provide good justification for t... 

wow, very interesting and educational post...

 
By: FanFrancisco : January 6th, 2011-07:55
.. enjoy reading a post of this kind... learning new thing every day... full of joy in our life! thanks for your well-written post, PF stefan