I know 3 is usually better than 1 but in this case I would have to lean towards the Grand Sonnerie even as much as I adore my Duometre Chronograph. The Grande Sonnerie is just NEXT LEVEL gorgeous and enters the realm of an art piece π π₯π
This is one of the watches I had the pleasure to attend its making of. Still, it is not my favorite Duometre. The good / remarkable points? It is a Duometre, with a tourbillon turning on different axes which is always magical, with a cylindric hair spring...
But I support your view on technological extremes within wrist watches. To me, double tourbs etc don't appeal - I rather enjoy the finish and the possibility to see the architecture of the technology (i.e. open case-backs with unhindered sight into the wa...
This is my favourite duometre by far and I. would not hesitate in ordering one if it was priced half as much! I don't even mind the hole at 9 o'clock because the view of the rotating tourbillon is a sight to behold. For me, this is JLC at its best. And if...
I'm also in the chrono Duo camp. That being said, the the spherotourb with the massive bridge is something to look at in wonder. For a brand that has a firm stake in the Reverso, an otherwise seemingly classic, yet simple watch, JLC has the chops to routi...
If I had to make a random pick of 6 spectacular JLC pieces (not including a Reverso) it would be: Gyro 5 Gyro 1 Gyro 3 Duometre Grand Sonnerie Duometre Chronograph MMR or GT MR Ti VoilΓ π