Jaeger-LeCoultre

I am not a fan of rose gold watches when they are big and thick like this Master Minute Repeater, but here, the combination of this metal and of this very modern open dial is spectacular and eye catching. Under this angle, you see the thick case, and the ...  

The case is big and bold; lacking in elegance, but still ok. A slightly more narrow bezel would have made a positive difference (pet peeve of mine, that bezel, lugs and case should be well-proportioned). Cheers, John

I still love this one and the perpetual despite its stocky proportions.

for the minute repeater (I suppose it has a function despite the JLC attachement of gongs to the front crystal), and tuning up this acoustics is a real kabala, therefore I would not dare to be too critical as far as the case is concerned, I am sure that t... 

but given that the design aesthetic was embodied in other JLC watches at the time, I suspect that the case design, particularly the wide bezel and lugs, was not driven by functionality. I still very much like the watch, though.

That was one I liked a lot... ...  

the design lacks the proportions that would have made this watch a force to be reckoned with.

and reissue ASAP.

To keep its its loyal customers happy with classic pieces, but press forward with the design direction that keeps the brand relevant in today’s world.

Lest hope that someone at JLC is listening 👂

A superb example. And well liked in any metal, be it rose gold, titanium, white gold/platinum/steel. Nice architecture for a beautiful watch!