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The 960, IIRC....
First appeared in the Lady Master Control, back in 1992/3. Then, in 1999, the 960R appeared in THE FIRST AUTOMATIC REVERSO - the Gran' Sport Automatique (which won Armbanduhren's/Wristwatch Annual "Watch of the Year," a reader's pole conducted in Germany). Both were with center seconds.
When the NEW Rendez-vous appeared last year with the updated 960, the 967A, the 24-hour indicator was added.
I must say, the moment I saw the GRUT Automatic, I spotted the 24-hour subdial and KNEW it had to be a variant (which is the 967B), but would have preferred either a center or subdial seconds, rather than a 24-hour subdial, since there is nothing ELSE that needs to be alerted as to the time of the day. There are no day or date indicators, requiring pushers, that we would need to say, "Uh, oh, don't push that corrector between 10pm and 1am, or such.
Just an observation.
For me, approaching 10mm would be enough for me to say, I'd like 2 MORE mm and give me an 8-day movement ANYDAY over an automatic!
Mr. Reido, there are many of us lamenting the temporary demise of the JLC twin-barrel 8-day movements, based on the 87X series of movements.
Loyally,
-Dean
JLC SIHH 2014: Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Night and Day.
The Grande Reverso Ultra Thin collection / family is still growing this year, with two models: The GRUT1931 in rose gold with a chocolate dial, I already posted, and the GRUT Night and Day I am introducing right now. Ultra Thin... I would rather call it f...
This is a very attractive model
...with a useful indication. I do prefer the old style day/night indicator with the revolving disk revealing either the stars or the sun motif. I think that is just a bit more charming execution, but this version is more elegant and discrete, perhaps. Are...
I think we can agree to say that above 4 to 5 mm, the UT " title is abused.
I do agree with that. And with the fact that even the TT Reverso 31 is not " more UT ", either. Flat would sound better. No pictures of the movement, nor of the case back, which is solid, in this case. Thanks for your feedback, my dear Respo. Nicolas
This is a beauty.. I like the night & day.. And wouldn't I be..
.. happy with my old, classical size Duo- Face, (for 2 timezones plus Night & Day) , my Reverso Grande GMT, plus the TTR 1931 - it's something I might consider, in SS, of course.. The way things are now, I am still in a waiting loop, without anxiety. - An...
Well, that is a good one for those who only " swear " for / by automatic movements.
I don't think it is one for those who already own a TT R 1931. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Great dials
Hi Have to say think the dials look fab - very Reverso. The pink gold model strikes me as having a very similar feeling to the the Art Deco GTof a while ago - even though I know there's no skeletonised movement. Think the solid back is good too. Cheers JM...
As for case backs, I have a very personal position...
I don't think a solid case back is a good option in most of the cases. Only when there is something interesting to see. But as said, it is a very personal opinion. Yes, undisputably, this is a true Reverso. The very interesting thing is that, till now, wi...
If only....
and here's 2 IF's from me : 1. If it didn't look so much like my GT (which IMO with a manual movement is preferable) 2. I had larger wrists The grande reversos somehow has never sat well on my wrists. A beautiful watch though, although I think the word "a...
Agreed on the unnecessary automatic mention...
As I previously said, I am not sure this new GRUT is for those of us who already own a Reverso... It may rather be an interesting offer for those who did want an automatic movement in a beautiful Reverso. Thanks for your feedback, Richard. Nicolas
A display back would have made all the difference (yes or no) for potential buyers.
In my case, I feel that a look at the rotor while on the wrist (as with the Squadra Hometime) is quite interesting. But I understand as well the need of many buyers to have solid caseback. The people at JLC must have had this argument among themselves as ...
A see through case back would also increase the thickness of the watch.
While it wouldn't be justified aesthetically speaking... But I hear your point, my friend. There is another interest for a solid case back: You can personalize it with some engravings! Best, Nicolas
A commercialy important watch for JLC + a wristshot
It is important for JLC to be able to release this watch, a lot of people are reluctant to handwind movements. It is nicely made, rather thin and the winding rotor is quite discreet. Here is a wristshot: Thanks for the article! Fx ...
I agree. That is why I wrote that it was a smart offer from JLC.
Thanks for the wristshot! Best, Fx. Nicolas
The 960, IIRC....
First appeared in the Lady Master Control, back in 1992/3. Then, in 1999, the 960R appeared in THE FIRST AUTOMATIC REVERSO - the Gran' Sport Automatique (which won Armbanduhren's/Wristwatch Annual "Watch of the Year," a reader's pole conducted in Germany)...
Aaah, for the 8 Days movement, give me a bit more days...
I will come back with something for you. ;) Best, Nicolas
Re-posting as I previously posted in the wrong header...
Why are there two headers for the same topic? Anyhow, the Stainless Steel for me but I have one question: is this a one sided dial Reverso? If so what is exactly the purpose of a night & day display? For people living in a place without windows? For p...
No, not two headers for the same topic.
One header is on the Basel / SIHH forum, but not open to discussions, since there is a link to the JLC forum, where we discuss all the novelties. ;) Back to your question, now: What is the purpose of a day night indicator? It helps you to know if the time...
Aaaah! Now I understand, forum open, forum closed..
a little like traffic lights, they all look the same but one stops before some and speed up before others. OK, got it. What was it again, the strength of a mouse and the intelligence of a donkey? Well, anyway, to me having a day/night indication on a watc...