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How embarrassing …
… must it have been for Mr. Belmont to give his
address right in front of a supersized vintage Geophysic ad that reads
„Chronometre Geophysic“, when the reedition is just not that: a Chronometer! I
feel sorry for him.
Thank you for your report from that lovely
location Andrew. Sadly it looks like JLC is bound and determined to have
“Geophysic” pretentiously printed on the dials of the reedition. All criticism
of the incoherent use of an automatic movement aside JLC would - in my view - be missing the
necessary tact, if they were to do so. As a replacement for “Chronometre” on
the dials of the real Geophysic the only legitimate though simultaneously
inconsistent aspirant for the reedition would be “Automatic”. “Automatic” was
frequently printed on dials of automatic vintage JLC watches that were not COSC
certified. The inconsistency lies in the inherently flawed concept of using an
automatic movement for the reedition, not in the watch itself so that it is not
contradicting the legitimacy of printing “Automatic” on the dials. JLC should do so.
Christian
Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic: for the explorer, the adventurer, or simply for the everyday!
Fittingly held at Mr. Fogg’s, on Bruton Lane, which for the Londoners among us is just off Berkeley Square in the heart of Mayfair, Stephane Belmont introduced the new Geophysic to the attending press. For a watch that was originally linked to the crossin...
Bravo Andrew, very interesting review........
I was really interested in the Steel version until I read your review. Now I am dreaming of the Platinum;) Cheers and thank you very much. Francois from Down Under
Thanks. Should definitely take a look at both, although the
platinum one will require access to a JLC Boutique! Might want to get your name on a list early! 58 watches - thats less than 3 per hourly time zone! Andrew H
The journey of SSN-571 is....
...one of my overly anoraky interests, so forgive me for the pedantry: The USS Nautilus was under Commander Anderson, he wasn't a Captain. And I believe the watches were presented after the success of Operation Sunshine.
And your anorak serves you well! Yes, you are right
and that will teach me to write up late at night! Thanks for reading. I think I managed to get the rest correct!! Andrew H
From Nautilus 90 North:
"I had recently been presented with a handsome gold wrist watch by the Navy League of the United States. I asked if he would, on his return tWashington, send it to my wife." p 18-19 This was just before the kick off of Operation Sunshine. The only mention...
The operation: JUly / August 1957. The delivery of the watch to the Commanders
Calvert and Anderson: 16th of December 1958. Best, Nicolas
How embarrassing …
… must it have been for Mr. Belmont to give his address right in front of a supersized vintage Geophysic ad that reads „Chronometre Geophysic“, when the reedition is just not that: a Chronometer! I feel sorry for him. Thank you for your report from that l...
What would you say...
What would you say if Jaeger-LeCoultre had branded this "Geomatic" instead of "Geophysic"? Obviously the automatic movement would then be excusable, but would you like the watch then? The Geomatic is arguably better known than its short-lived predecessor,...
Easy enough
Just slap a JLC Calibre 899 in there instead of the 898 and you've got a date!
In a nutshell: no!
Apart from the missing date that Nicolas pointed out already, it would be as wrong a printing Geophysic on the dial. The watch is neither a Geomatic, nor a Geophysic. It is a reedition, remake, tribute or whatever you like to call it of one of the histori...
On another side, there was no mention of the name Geophysic on the dial of the original..
I've triple checked this detail before answering, in order to avoid to be shot.. ;) No, on the original, the name Geophysic, along with Chronometer, was mentionned on the blue " sticker ", glued on the case back. So, no risk of confusion.. Best, Nicolas
Which is another good reason ...
... not to print Geophysic on the dial of the remake. Ok, I will stop remonstrating now! ;-) Christian
There is hope!
Today I visited my AD and could have a look into the JLC dealer documentation for the Tribute to Geophysic. And guess what: The pictures showed dials that were marked "Geophysic" just below the JLC logo and "Automatic" in the lower half of the dial (where...
Thank you Andrew
Hi Andrew, Thank you for your report. I hope to see the final watches someday. Best Dje
Thanks Jerome. Good to hear from you. And yes, try and get to see
the watches. As ever, the watches are always so much more in the metal than on photos. Never mind how good or bad the photographer is. Andrew H
Thx for the nice & comprehensive report.. Looking forward to seeing those in the real !!
Also thanks for again highlighting the historical background, and the " philosophy" behind the marvellous original.. Specifically curious on the on-the-wrist appeal of the new crosshair edition(s) Best & HAGWE ! hs
Thank you for this report, Andrew!
Hope to see this one in the metal soon. Best Blomman
Thanks for Posting
I'm looking forward to seeing one of these for real... The Steel is the one that I really like as the cross hairs really add to the dial IMHO and though I like gold watches, not sure about this one in gold... Once again, thanks for the report.
Cool! And you should take a look. My preference was for the
original dial, but one mans food, is anthers poison! Andrew H
Great article and a lovely watch
Thanks for the article very interesting. Nearly put a deposit down on one of these last weekend but in the end didn't. Spent part of the cash on a Memovox E871 instead (TV screen). wish I had the money for both.
Welcome here, Steve. The E 871 ain't a bad choice!
Feel free to post some pictures of your recent catch, here, on our JLC forum. Best, Nicolas
Well as you asked
Just to say that I think there may be a problem with the hours and minutes hands on this watch and I had to put it on a NATO for now as my wrists are quite big and the leather strap it came with just isn't big enough for me. I will sort out the strap when...
Thanks Steve! Seems that resources are being split between
an embarrassment of riches from JLC! Enjoy! And thanks for reading. Andrew H