Goldenlutin
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I have mixed feelings here...
I agree with you that they are great looking watches but as a vintage collector, I am wondering how these "fake" old watches will age. They already pretends to be old... How will a fake patina looks in 20 or 30 years (patina on patina)?... These watches will have nothing to say in 30 years down the road other than:" look, I was born/made when people where making "fake" vintage watches". They have no own story to tell. In France they say "on ne peut pas être et avoir été".
I think that this global trend to systematically relaunch old watches/models shows an immense lack of creativity. I am not blaming JLC here as they almost all do the same. Especially Omega is making reeditions of almost all its models from the 60ies and 70ies. Only Longines does more reeditions. At least Rolex uses Tudor to do it and does not "degrade" its core brand.
But JLC is supposed to be a Grande Maison and should not do it. They should resist to short term profits (obviously they cannot as Richemont is a listed company) and keep the brand focused on its core values. They have classics like the Reverso, that's fine. Why making artificially aged dials too? Again, they are good looking watches but, still, only copies.
This is the reason why I did not buy any of these reeditions, though some are damn good looking. There are still too many real vintage watches out there (Geophysic be ready, I am coming....). The day I do not find any vintage watch anymore, I will consider these (expensive) placebos.
Just my (usual) two cents
A Tribute To Week...
Hello JLC-fans, Most of you might think of me as a hard-core vintage nut... Well, I am! But, when I look into my watch box, I do see some modern watches as well. One thing I find interesting is that of the few JLC watches I have bought new from AD since 2...
Please...
Enjoy, Chris! :) Many of us here do have one or more TT JLC's... Hope they will join! And maybe you will be convinced to join us soon...? ;) Best Blomman
Thank you for joining, Patrice! :)
And please come back later this week - I know you have more! ;) Best, my friend Blomman
It was easy...
....i just kept buying more and more expensive cameras until one, eventually, worked!
I was waiting for you, Baron!
Hope to see your Reverso Rouge join here soon! :) Best, my friend Blomman
Tribute To Deep Sea Alarm US.
I still remember when this one was released, the announcement, the excitation, the making of... I do hope we'll live that again! Best, Nicolas ...
Stunning pic, Nicolas! :)
Yes, this pic brings back the memory of the launch! A happy moment! :) Best, my friend Blomman
Wel, this photo was taken for the launch of the Deep See Chrono Vintage.
Will try to find the pics of the TT DSA launch... Best, Nicolas
just joined
greetings all..after much lurking and enjoying the banter, I finally decided to join.... I love all JLC's especially the TT as I have managed to own, TT DSA American, and TT 1931 Reverso, limited edition Casa fagliano strap ( black ). and would love to ad...
Welcome here, Taylor.
To insert pictures, use our uploader, located at the right above insert ( post your message ), or use imageshack, and select " direct link " to copy your picture NEW PC/Mac HTML5/Flash uploader Looking forward to reading more from you, my new friend! Nico...
Thank you
Thank you for the warm welcome...... And for the tutorial on posting pic. Best Taylor
Stop lurking - join the TT Roll Call! :)
Welcome Tylor, Glad to have you with us. Please share some photos of your TT's! Best Blomman
Thank you blomman
Thank you for your warm welcome....glad we share the same passion for the TT's...:) I hope to post some pics soon..... Best Taylor
Tribute
Mesmerizing shot! Passed up on both the US n EU versions a couple of times .... Not sure why .... Now I know I am kicking myself ....
Ah, Bill....
Your first shot really makes me want to jump in... To the Sea! :) Great pair of photos, my friend! Best Blomman
Other Tributes
A couple other Tributes to match my TT Deep Sea. (Tudor Heritage Black Bay, IWC Vintage Collection Aquatimer). ...
Great trio of Tributes!
The Aquatimer I was really close to jump on when IWC released the Vintage Collection... IMO, the best of the IWC Vintage Collection. Best Blomman
Beautiful Trio .. And a nice, black & mystic box.. :)
.. BTW: you've decided for the above Duo for hte EUCH- versions - always nice to look at this Duo (above) Best, hs
What a great couple you have here!
I really like the brown courdova strap on the Reverso. :) Thank you for joining. Best Blomman
Pics
Sorry for the poor quality....:( this was my 1st ever post... :)) thank you once again for the tutorial... ...
Ah, the US version of the TT Reverso!
We don't see many of these here! Very nice, please share more. :) Best Blomman
My contribution.
From this summer … Since then I went back to the black croc strap. I like this picture a lot … but I just wish I flew a company that cleans its windows better ;-) ...
Tribute To Week Day #2 I plan to wear...
TT Polaris 68, full lume dial version. So, what's your plan? :) Best Blomman ...
Same here, for tomorrow.
I wore my original Polaris for the last 5 days, it will be time to change! No lume dial. But hey, I am very happy with it! Best, Nicolas ...
NOW, I've found this pic.. Showing D'Artagnan.. I like this saying of..
.. One for All , and All for One ! Guess, there may be only one .. Unless Dr Mamadu does something magic ! Looking patiently forward to that, my friend .. Best, hs En garde , mes amis ! .. Best, hs PS: X minus 5 days (until SIHH) ...
The book- title is 3.. But in reality.. They were four !.. I'll tip my beret !
.. Never forget.. D'Artagnan !... And I guess, there is only One.. As always - my very best, hs
thank you....
I feel so fortunate and humbled to even own these pieces, and now even more fortunate to be able to share with all of you...thank you for making me feel so welcomed.... I am quite new to this hobby and I truly hope to learn more from all the esteemed watc...
Hej, my friend.. Didn't have time on day 1.. So I'll enter with 2 pics.. :)
Hope, dear Blomman, that's still ok - and not too late ;) I guess, you remember some hilarious days , when the first DSA ( EU it was) arrived.. .. in Paris .. City of lights, city with friends.. Some reflections.. in front of a (well known) certain jardin...
Thank you kindly.. This Duo can tell a very nice story.. Of friendship !..
.. one can be happy to have such memories !.. Thank you very much, again ! :) :) Best, hs
Hej HS! :)
How could I forget?! Such a great moment! :) Well, never too late - especially to this post as I will go on for one week. This was only day #1... Best, dear friend Blomman
You saw it.. I entered two.. so I assume for days 1 & 2.. Guess I've got to ..
.. finally try to get the TTP 65, as I unfortunately had missed the SS- version from the Paris Boutique; the P,atinum one was beyond my reach.. Welll, for the moment I am lookng forward, to what the SIHH will unveil. - and I also neanwhile developed some ...
Sounds fine with me !.. Yep .. Best for your day :))
. Or as they say : Bonus - Melior - Optimus ( Citation ref : Baron..) Again best, hs
I have mixed feelings here...
I agree with you that they are great looking watches but as a vintage collector, I am wondering how these "fake" old watches will age. They already pretends to be old... How will a fake patina looks in 20 or 30 years (patina on patina)?... These watches w...
Interesting thoughts...
Hello Goldenlutin, Interesting to read your thoughts on the subject. I am no pure vintage watch collector. So my thoughts are a bit different... Guess I am more like Dexter, living two lifes... But in my case it's more one foot in the past and one in the ...
+1 on all you said,my friend.. To summarize.. - although some would think differently
.. I LOVE the Tribute idea and making of It brings back The Spirit of these distant older times; Yes, its re-Edition , but if done carefully, coherent and faithful to the Originals, these are very nice endeavours ; And , same as you, if JLC ever does some...
Thanks for your answer, my point was/is....
First of all, I am happy that people enjoy their re-editions. My point was just to say that in an historic perspective, these re-editions do not refer to the period we do live in but to the past. That is why I wrote that they don't have an own story to te...
I still not really agree with you, Goldenlutin
But, that is the great thing with this forum - we are all entitled to our own opinions. And there is no rule that we all have to agree. But, I must ask since your argument is that if you change something when making a new version it is OK, but not OK to m...
That is a very interesting point of view, Goldenlutin.
These Tributes have another mission: To allow people to discover the past of a brand. If some didn't know the Polaris before its re edition, many more didn't know the the Deep Sea Alarm existed. To revisit the past helps to visit, to know it. Can we compl...
To answer some of your questions...
Dear Nicolas, Sorry for the late answer. Yes, I do own a few modern JLC. As an example, I own a Reverso Duoface (first execution). I like it because indications on both sides of the case where not available in the 30ies (except the Movado chronograph prot...
Re: nothing is more beautiful than real old patina....... on a NOS piece !
Well Goldenlutin - on that we agree. Please feel free to share some of yours that you mentioned. Best Blomman
I do agree in a way but it is not exactly the same movement inside...
In addition the teardrop models are more common/easy to find. At least I found mine quite easily. Best, Goldenlutin
When I think that I missed a black dialed one, some years ago, for nothing!
LOVE this one, GL. Always wanted to do the pair with the rectangular sister, which I also missed the very same day. Both black dials. Some more to show? ;) Best, Nicolas
Fake watches they are not
While I understand your reasoning, to call these watches " fake" is quite inaccurate and offensive. I myself was not born early enough to be able to purchase these watches at their original releases. I'm however thankful that JLC was able to offer these "...
Compliments on your arguments .. Like a lot the heritage and DNA .. And the recall of Time
.. Also very much liked your concept of passing on the piece and the stories.. our stories. And after all, these are excellent watches.. Best, hs
Aaah Goldenlutin...
Most of thre current JLC production has a strong link with the padt, and can be considered as Homages or Tributes. I hear you as a vinage collector, I totally agree with you that nothing will replace vintage watches. Are these Tribute here to replace the ...
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