Jaeger-LeCoultre

Regarding the whole actual production of watches, how do you perceive the JLC Manufacture? As a PATEK, LANGE or VC concurrent? Some years before, I'd answer NO. But, for some years, let's say 4 years, the question has to be discussed. Let's face it in a c... 

It'd be no fun to agree with most of what you've said, and since I do, I'll complain about the things I don't like about JLC as a brand: *JLC excels at grand complexity in both movement (Gyro) and design (tryptich). They do not excel at simple elegance an... 

I am a newbie to the world of fine watches, having bought my first really nice watch very recently (a JLC of course) and entering the game with pretty much only one preconceived notion, namely that Patek is the best. So, I spent some time getting to know ... 

I have owned 11 JLC watches, and they still account for the largest % of the watches I currently own. I think they're wonderfully understated (Master Grande Taille), iconic (any Reverso or Atmos), amazing value (Master Perpetual), innovative (Duometre, Gy... 

I have been deliberating this very question. Has JLC earned the reverence of such storied, innovative and classic manufacturers such as PP and Vacheron? I agree with Aaron in that they are missing the simple elegance in their collection that can be found ... 

... opinion on design/aesthetics of JLCwatches, where JLC leaves the classic dress watch corner more and more unoccupied (let's hope for the Duometre series). Regarding the technical achievements in their high end watches they have to be ranked equal to t... 

The top four manufactures are well known, and have established their reputations over a very long period of time. I believe that JLC has an equally good record, albeit they are regarded by many as on the second tier. One question to ask is what makes a ma... 

In my opinion, JLC is not in the top tier of manufacturer's. Most people who make the argument that they should be in that top level say things like "they are a great bang for the buck" and "they have so much innovation." Those things are very true, but n...  

The finish on a dial and movement are secondary to me to accuracy, and innovation in design and technology. I would rather have a Gyrotourbillon than a Patek. I would rather have a Koenigsegg than a Ferrari. It is all personal and subjective and based on ... 

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And for me they are not top tier. Don't get me wrong, I like the brand very much and own 2 JLC's, but they don't meet what I consider to be the level of a top tier maker. Even if the higher end pieces are finished well, to me what makes a company is how w... 

It doesn't seem to be a movement ready to be cased, as I found 2 pics, one from the book, " La Grande Maison" which shows a finished movement that looks very well finished: And from another pic I had on my Hard Disk, ( Sorry I can't remeber who to credit,...  

I will put my opinion quite simply, If money was no object I would certainly own a Patek or two, and maybe a couple of VC's etc. However each of these and other brands only have two or three watches in their collection that blow my mind. The depth and qua... 

JLC is one of the very best, with ... Ulysse Nardin, IMHO.. Thanks for your input. Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2008-01-11 03:51:40