Jaeger-LeCoultre

Killing time at the Beverly Hills Boutique

 

I have largely been trapped at home these past few weeks due to the arrival of a new, little (Teething!!!) puppy to my household, but I made some time this past Saturday to meet an old friend for lunch (to which he wore an interesting vintage Russian watch which I posted here).  After a brief, but festive lunch reminiscing about good times past, I was unleashed into a beautiful, sunny Southern California afternoon.  What to do before heading back home?    The day was so pretty, and I just happened to be around the corner from "Richemont Row," as some affectionately refer to that section of Brighton Way in Beverly Hills that houses the boutiques of Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and IWC side-by-side, so I decided to stop by JLC and say hello. 

As always, our friends at the JLC Boutique were warm, welcoming and had tons of fun items for me to see.  Let's take a look, shall we? 

1. Boutique Edition Master Hometime

Anybody feel like twins today?  Well, check out these two beauties in rose gold and white gold. 

I love the radiance of the sunburst finish on the dial.  Light seems to get captured inside the case, and it creates this diamond-like sparkle.

Nicely applied numerals and indices.

Lovely circular graining in the small seconds display.

My one regret about this watch?  I don't like how the 24-hour subdial shows indices for every 2 hours, as opposed to indicators for each hour.  I do, however, like the two forms of engraving to indicate night and day within this particular subdial.

Using the skeletal hand you can track the time in two time zones! 

Sunburst finish in black.  Very classy!

Matching rose gold deployant.

Here are pictures of the Master Hometime movement, Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 975H.

The Master Hometime is not just a pretty face!  The movement is quite nice also.

2. Straps galore!

Our friend, Seth, at JLC Beverly Hills is the custom strap king!  Here are some recent strap arrivals to the store.

 

This one is my favorite!

The gray is pretty sweet too!

3. Examples of custom engraving available for your Reverso 

Speaking of Reversos, while I was at the shop, a Japanese gentleman visiting from Tokyo brought his quartz model in for a new strap.  Very nice!

 

4. Ladies Reverso Joaillerie models

Here are some sparkling headturners I found at the BH Boutique.  I don't collect women's watches, but if I did, I'd certainly be tempted by a few of these pieces!

I love the mother-of-pearl dial on this watch.

The carriage is nicely perlaged.

The crown is capped with a diamond to match the gem-set case.

Another example of a gem-set crown is seen below.  The Reverso that follows features a cabochon sapphire in the crown. 

Ice is nice!

Hmm...which dial do I like better?  It's hard to choose from these two beauties.  This piece would make a wonderful summer cocktail party accessory. 

 

Diamonds!  Right down to the links on the bracelet.

 

A diamond on the crown!  Nicely done, JLC!

A diamond-studded dial!  For any ladies who already have a Serti dial Rolex, this watch would make a nice addition to your existing collection.

The smooth verso side is just begging to be engraved with a secret message of love!  I know, it's the romantic in me!  LOL! 

These Reversos make a pretty picture!

What's in the box?

Something sweet!  Is it a chocolate tourbillon?

Not quite, but these scrumptious morsels were extremely delicious!  The perfect way to end a wonderful, leisurely afternoon!  Thanks to Seth at JLC Beverly Hills for giving me virtually carte blanche at the boutique to snap away with my camera. 

Cheers,

Daos