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Jaeger Lecoultre Gyrotourbillon One Hybris Mechanica Series.
When I saw this version in the flesh, some 4 years ago, I was speechless.
The work on the movement, on the dial ( which is the same, by the way, as the movement is the dial ) is just breathtaking, spectacular.
I didn't expect that one.
Now, 4 years after, I would say that I prefer the original, I mean the first edtion, which came in 2004.
Why? Because the magic of the Gyrotourbillon, in my opinion, is a bit lost in the superb détails. Your eyes come and go focusing on the decoration.
While, on the original, you can focus on he Gyrotourbillon, then on the Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, then on the Time... Whenever you want, according to the mood of the moment.
Better said, with the Hybris Version, all these détails cannot be differenciated enough.
Here are some live and recent pictures of a Watch we rarely see:
When I was looking at my pictures of the Gyrotourbillon One, I was surprised to notice that, for a 10 years old Watch ( the first version, not this one, to be clear ), it was still young looking.
There are many watches which, 10 years after, seem to be aesthetically outdated.
There is only one detail, one part of this Watch, which may be out of fashion, nowadays: The case, since JLC worked a lot on the cases of their watches.
But I could happily live with that, as I consider it as one of my dearest Grail.
What do you think?
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2016-06-28 02:47:54
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Jaeger Lecoultre Gyrotourbillon One Hybris Mechanica Series.
When I saw this version in the flesh, some 4 years ago, I was speechless. The work on the movement, on the dial ( which is the same, by the way, as the movement is the dial ) is just breathtaking, spectacular. I didn't expect that one. Now, 4 years after,...
Certainly agree with you (I should see both in real to have a better feeling). But you are true when you say that your eyes should keep attention on the gyrotourbillon.
At the same time, regarding the skeletonized of the dial, this time, Jaeger kept the readability which I really appreciate. Best wishes Alkiro
Agree with you !
I always wanted this version and has requested hoc to special commission in platinum casing and the answer was "not possible " as they have limited pieces and numbered and by producing extra one piece and that too out of original configuration of white go...
My eyes would adjust to the differences if I owned this piece hehe
The piece is just that spectacular that I wouldnt mind too much, I think the dial and extra details add to the romance of the piece. Your eyes could be lost in it for days, truely stunning.
That is the problem with the Gyrotourbillon One.
It is so captivating that you loose any notion of time... Best, Rogi, and thanks for your answer. Nicolas
By the way
the watch on the photo has one interesting detail, the date is 16 and it is the only day in month when two blue date hands meet together )
Somehow I may sound old-fashioned.. But for me the Gyro-Tourbi 1 was it, then Basta ! ;))
+1 on that the skeletonization can be variably distractive. - The old/classic one just fixated, drew ones eyes to the Tourbi, then time, (and then RQP & RM) - eyes still would get the total format.. But who am I, when LGM decides to have an evolution, to ...
We share the same Grail
While a Patek repeater is close, the original gyro 1 is my Grail as well. Skeleton tourbillons I don\'t like in general -- the eye is distracted from the symphony and dance of the tourbillon and its magic.
I would get really excited.....except for one show stopper
This lovely and interesting JLC has a running equation of time display (in French "equation du temps marchante"). The date shown on this watch is Oct 16. At that time of year, solar time is BEHIND civil time. The amount of correction for that date is appr...