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If walls had ears we would have discovered a world better timed.
If walls had ears we would have discovered a world better timed.
well sadly this one it is not really for me…
When I saw this piece in the flesh I was relieved because it was no doubt a great deal better than the appreciation I had made of it based on the circulating images.
I then looked at it carefully, the style, the size the finishings are to me acceptable and likeable.
I am not too sure I really enjoy the ‘A.L.S.’ resemblance even if I do like ‘A.L.S.’ watches, but I like each to keep their known identity. Nonetheless at first real glance I was more positive than ever about this new piece.
A little deeper into it, I was fast in a jam, for a piece that wishes to stand or sit at this level, I would want a world map to be more detailed and showing more of those mythic skills, it is a world time and it must get my mind away traveling, this one here can be a companion but not a friend; too hard to tell time, I think a worldtime or a watch with multiple time must be readable in an instant and this piece to me is far from offering an acceptable readability.
I find the Unique Travel Time to be likeable but I do not convincing enough. It’s price sits high too high for a new consumable comer and without offering me more as I am expecting at this level.
I agree it can be head turner, but not a wished travelling companion as it is.
Please let’s revisit the entire world map and its sub-dial
However if priced much differently I could consider it an alternative.
Please
someone make me my WorldTime! ;-)
This message has been edited by PoyFR on 2012-11-28 04:08:43
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2013 SIHH Preview: The Duometre Unique Travel Time.
Jaeger-Lecoultre decided to unveil the latest Duometre, the Unique Travel Time, for the official inauguration of the all new Paris Boutique, which as a coincidence is today. Before introducing you the new " opus ", I tnink it firstly is the moment to have...
Thank you Nicolas....
Very nice watch, I really like the dial with world map, I guess the production one will have a better hue of blue or perhaps it's the picture, I also very much like the fact that you can get the real time difference and to the minute, wow! but don't under...
I took the pictures very quickly as I didn't have much time to do so.
Yes, it looks better in the real, the blue being deeper. Best my dear friend. Nicolas
Not a World Time but one of the most interesting Dual Time for sure
Hi Nicolas, Once again you did a very good job here as we have many many data on this watch launched only a few hours ago (usually we get a very few details, and nothing more). I must say than the Chrono was my favorite until now (I put the HM Grande Sonn...
Keep in mind this is a proto, indeed. As fro your observation about the World Time...
Basically it is, as the world map makes a turn with the different time zones, in 24 hours. Then, you have to report on the case back to see the correspondance between the timzzone and the city. But I agree that JLC gave more importane to the Dual Time. Mo...
New Duo, lots to digest
Wow lots of thinking to do here , but in a hurry now. At first it leaves me a bit puzzled but.... I be learnt to wait. Boutique only? Mixed feelings about that but with JLC you ll never know. I ll get back to you soon Nico , thanks for this. Mo
I had to digest it very quickly before writing anything about it, so
I do understand that it takes some time to make an opinion on it. Not that easy to understand, I have to admit. Best, Nicolas
Very nice, looks great.
A very interesting Duometre, I like the colorful dial. Let's wait to see it live, but from your pics I would that I like it. Thanks for the preview. Vte :)
just received the emailer from jlc
the globe display looks a nice touch. have to find out and digest more. thanks vlad cheers PAt
A question...
I like the watch, but sTill find the Chrono to be my favorite. A question: do you know how the world map is constructed? I assume it is painted not enamel.
Not enamel. I asked, but I don't remember what was the answer.
Will recieve it in the following days, and will keep you updated. Best, Nicolas
I am disappointed...
... that JLC took the foudroyante hand off this piece. I know, I know.... where would they have put it? Well, my dear Nicolas, they didn't have to stick a big ol' globe at six o'clock. And placing the world's zones on the back doesn't help. Of course it's...
I totally understand your hesitation.
A Dual Time only, not associated to the Wolrd Time... Would have been better? At least this one is original. It is so subjective... Best, and thanks for your input, Scitt. Nicolas
Two weaknesses
My first weakness is a GMT/World Time/Travel Time complication. The second is the duometre. So on face value, this could be my holy grail. Having said that, I am a bit concerned with the balance of the dial, which has always been the strength and beauty o...
I think we are used to a certain aesthetic, when it comes to the Duometre.
Thus, any change requires time before deciding if it is for us, or not... I need to see it again, to be sure. But what I can honestly say is that I much preferred it in the real than on the official picture... Best, Nicolas
JLC does it so well....beauty + practicality
thats what I like about JLC....truly masters in making practical complications which are beautiful too......thanks Nicolas for the report and also making it so easy to understand only thing for me is the 24cities in the back, while it serves no real purpo...
The 24 Cities of the world just help you to make the relation with your GMT Time.
It would have been difficult to find the place to put it on the dial side, I think. It would not have helped to make the WT function easier to read. Best, Nicolas
yet again..fantastic coverage Nicolas!
Merci! so much to digest for this new release.. My first impression is that this may be the most pratical one of all Duometres. Until now, the chrono was the only one that I could possbily see using but the foudroyante on these pieces have always bothered...
The Quantieme Lunaire was more intellectual, this one is more " friendly ".
Even if it is not really easy to get how to use it... But once you get it, you will certainly enjoy it. Now the question is to know which one is the most desirable, between the UTT and the Chronogaphe... What? Both??? ;) Best, Nicolas
Saw it today in the flesh, it's a fantastic watch
Very easy and very useful. A great addition to the Duometre family. Cheers, Asi
Is the globe flat or curved outwards as in 3D kinda effects Asi?
Can't really tell from the pics. cheers PAt
I'm thinking of giving up traveling.
When I stay home, I buy less watches ;-) Cheers, Asi
Interesting addition to the Duometre collection
Thanks for the debut Nicholas. This is an interesting addition to the JLC Duometre collection. Can't wait to see it in person. Regards, ED-209
Mixed feelings about the new Duometre
Well,I have learnt to hold my piece till I see the real thing. I can only judge by the pictures and tech description. At first glance ,it doesnt make me go WOW!There is something about the dial that I find unbalanced,maybe the earth picture takes over too...
At the contrary of you, I quite like the choice of the round bezel, and
The case back makes the watch very comfortable to wear, combined to the pin buckle. Now, the world map... This expression of the WT disorients us a bit, for two reasons: 1/ We are not used to such a decorum on the Duometre. 2/ We are not used to this kind...
you might be right, as i said....
I d like to reserve my judgement till I see it . My feelings for the original duometre is known so I welcome any change to it's standards with skepticism . The bezel could be a nice introduction , but still I don't like the back case ring. You are right i...
Let me rephrase
Its not a world timer in a classic sense,like the PP or the VC Patrimony. They sure managed to squeeze in a WT reference(Like the Grubel and F ,you have to turn the watch around which I find a bit.....uncomfortable),but still the WT is only a side dish no...
On that we agree, totally. As for the other iterations...
Not in white metal, only in colored gold, later... Best, Nicolas
Thanks for the great report and can you give us any clue about other SIHH 2013 news?
In particular, do you have any idea on which new Reverso we might see at SIHH 2013? I am going to buy the 976 but maybe I should wait...
dual wing, dual zone...
I really like this Duometre. I find the complication logical for the Duometre concept. The dial is very nicely made and the cities ring on the back improves the readability. Now I need to handle it in the metal! Thanks a lot for the presentation. Fx
So, I guess the question is...
when does the 18ktR version for the world come out (non-limited, of course)? -Dean
I will read all your relies carefully Nico but one question...
What do you really think personally?Do you like it or do you LIKE it? Would you consider it?,does it make you shiver a bit?What are your feelings, Mo
You know my story with the Duometre, Mo.
I got one, which has gone in a sad way, the " A Chronographe ". to answer you, I''d say that IF I owned the " A Chronographe ", I would, without any hesitation, go for this UTT. But if I had to get only one Duometre, then it would be the " A Chronographe ...
Yep I hear you loud and clear..
to me the Duometre line is a big love as you know,definitely the first step into yhis family would be the "A Chronograph" I fell in love with the Lunaire and went for it too because its so charming and complements my chronograph so well,I liked the idea o...
I always let my heart speak, Mo. Its english is better than mine. ;)
More seriously, thi UTT is gronwing on me. Once you get the concept behind the watch, and that you play with it, it is rather funny, and interesting. Let me know what you think. Well, if you have the time, tomorrow, to mae a jump to the Paris Boutique, yo...
Are you sure about the price?
I saw it today at the boutique Place Vendôme. Beautiful. I was surprised the price was 39,500€, not 37,500€.
He He just back...with this rate..
we better book it soon...what will the price be next August when it will be delivered? By the way,,,live experience is another thing....I will post my impression tomorrow. Mo
If walls had ears we would have discovered a world better timed.
If walls had ears we would have discovered a world better timed. well sadly this one it is not really for me… When I saw this piece in the flesh I was relieved because it was no doubt a great deal better than the appreciation I had made of it based on the...
I don't follow you that much on the ALS ressemblance...
Except if you had the case of the Lange One in mind... BUT,n where I follow you in a very close way is: - The Readablilty of the world time. - The asked price for this watch. As for the readability, the WT subdial is too small, which makes me wonder if JL...
Ah so you actually fully agree with me ;-)
Indeed in the style of the ALS watchcases The rest you agree, that’s a good thing to not be alone ;-) I would have loved to see the infamous sticker tagged at 39… and a tad more worth every part of the globe, particularly from our one and only loved manuf...
We both need glasses, yes. ;)
The problem is that WE love WTs, and WE love Duometres... Yes, we are very demanding, but isn't it always the case with your beloved friends, brands or watches? Best, my dear friend. Nicolas
My live experience....
Well well, I ve tried it and played with it at the wonderful Paris Boutique a couple of days ago. A watch to see live essence of the Duometre line is well kept,my main concer really,. The smooth round bezel of the Duo aQL 40.5 ,goes well with the bigger ...
You got it about the necessity to set your GMT at the bottom.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Duometre UTT after havng seen it in the real, Mo. I told you that the real experience was much more interesting than pictures. We were many to be skeptical on the press file picture, and to have a differentb feeling...