1937 Jaeger-LeCoultre Uniplan Étrier
I recently asked JLC if I could get some update on the restoration of my grandfather's watch . The Manufacture didn't answer yet, but, in the meantime, I saw online the other day this steel Uniplan Etrier : same model as my grand-father's watch, but in a ...
For a moment I thought I would click to buy it instantly, but hesitated.
The next day, it was sold!
I'm glad you like it. Modern and retro at the same time.
Exquisite is the word. Best, Emmanuel
Okay that is new to me and actually love this, it has a Hermes character with the lugs and the dial is sublime, so nice
Haha just seeing that Nico also called it sublime 😂
Well, "sublime" might be a bit strong, but this watch is really very appealing.
For a moment, I almost clicked to buy it instantly, but hesitated. The next day, it was sold. Best, Emmanuel
Sublime is the perfect description!
I imagine the mechanism is fairly straightforward to the extent any good watchmaker could probably give it a good overhaul. I was going to send my Zenith from the 1930s back to Zenith in Switzerland for service, but they wanted a few thousand dollars and ...
That's a part of what's great with these simpler timepieces!
The restoration of my grandfather's watch is a bit costly, but so much was wrong about it (wrong hands and crown, no seconds hand) that I wanted it to be done. Hopefully, the result will be nice. Best, Emmanuel
Really beautiful execution on the case and lugs.
Puts me in mind of Hermes too. Cape Cod. And along with Modernahab's recent post of his Arceau...a veritable Lug-Fest! ...
Étrier means stirrup in French
and the design is definitely linked to Hermès. Lug-fest, as you say! Best, Emmanuel
I'd like to know what about this watch indicates doctor's watch?
Seconds hand? Calibrated track? I'm curious because this Croton is called "Aquamedico" and I never quite understood the significance of the name. ...
Here’s what I found as an explanation
of the waterproof (aqua) and medical (medico) nature of these Croton: Medical Characteristics 1. High-Legibility Dial • Large Arabic numerals and strong contrast (often two-tone dials) for quick reading in low light. • Lumed syringe-style hands and lumino...
Indeed, very special.
In a few months, I should be able to pick up my grandfather’s watch fully restored. Will share of course in due time.
Absolutely stunning!!!
No longer with me but I still have a soft spot for the Duoface ...
Yes, that is amazing.
I hope the people performing the work appreciate the watch as much as you do.
I hope so too! With a bit of luck the restoration
will be very well done: let’s wait and see! Best, Emmanuel
