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What a lyrical journey you have given us Nicolas.
I was totally captivated by this piece and wanted to share with you a little "poetic quote" on watches and watch collecting.
"When art and craft and intricate design all come together in a powerful little package of precious metal and perfectly fitted leather, why does my poor old heart speed up and tax itself to keep up with the bliss running through my brain, lighting up places that were just dark recesses, sparking thoughts and ideas that needed to be shared? What is this magic, this obsession? "
Thank you for sending me into the less analytical part of our watch world, enjoying the purely artistic side of our watch passion.
Best to all,
Tim
When Diversity meets Poetry, an " Eloge du Temps " by JLC
Sorry for this evidence, but there are several ways to express Poetry in Time, and undisputably, JLC excels in this Art. From the pocket watches, and their unbelievable " cortège " of complications, to the wrist watches, without forgetting the traveler cl...
This post
is pure poetry! But the enameled moment of pure poetry is not for the peace of my mind but for rashomon that I now have because of it. :0) marvelous post Thank you Damjan
Torquemada had to do something, Damjan.
Let's share our pain on the enamel dial, my friend. Not the most expensive piece of Dream, not the most affordable, too, but how wharming, envouting and captivating it is. Did you also notice how I insist on the enamel Reverso? I hope JLC will hear us... ...
Did I noticed??
It started to kill me!!! :0)) Yours truly enamel boy :P Damjan P.S. I know they hear you I know I have proofs also LOL!!!
I was dizzy, when preparing this post, Vicente.
Powerful, indeed! Best, Amigo. Nicolas.
Your post is like a maelstrøm, Nicolas . . .
. . . powerful imagery, and very compelling. I'm still working on a suitable buckle and strap for my vintage Jaeger, and hope to have both within a month or two . . . cordially, Art
Thanks a lot, Art.
As for your strap, konwing your taste, no doubt that it will be a superb outcome. Can't wait to see that, as I need some ideas for my recent additions... Best, Nicolas.
Another masterpiece post...
...by the poet of The PuristS! It's a privilege being a member of this community that you lead and make alive so gracefully Thank you, my friend
You're too kind, Marcelo.
It is an easy stuff, here, as the cause is far from being a lost case! Best, Nicolas
I don't even know where to begin...
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the States, but you have given us a a feast for the eyes, for which I am thankful. That first Atmos is simple and lovely -- when was it made? You included an enamel Reverso -- you sly dog, you know that is what I have been...
Well, Respo.
To me, the first Atmos I posted was made in the 30ies...Very Art Deco, isn't it? As for the enamel Reverso, I do hope that JLC will listen to us...Soon. The Globe is mine, indeed. I've hidden it for almost one year, now. More pics to come, now that I've r...
Fabulous grouping of the sheer diversity of JLC...
without going too deeply into the "tool" watches. I love the pic of the edge of the Duometer. It really shows JLC's upscaled modern finish ability. (I mean, come on, JLC provided PP w/most of their movements and complications up 'til the Stern family took...
Toolwatches are also a very interesting topic, Dean.
And they really deserve a dedicated post, but this is another topic. I agree on all you said about the fact that Lecoultre provided many movements to the most prestigious brands. JLC has a prestigious past, and an amazing present, in my opinion. The Duome...
The gyro tourbi is simply poetry in motion. But here's something that might be missing
A remake of the master quartz from the 70s? Although it's more for nostalgic sake than anything else since most JLC are mechanical now. cheers PAt
Strange watch, indeed, with some interest from a collector point of view..
But would it fit in the Poetry category??? Best, Nicolas.
poetry is in your post
such a post like this can only composed by a poet my friend... Thanks for showing facets of beauty made by JLC . Best wishes my friend. Faisal
What a lyrical journey you have given us Nicolas.
I was totally captivated by this piece and wanted to share with you a little "poetic quote" on watches and watch collecting. "When art and craft and intricate design all come together in a powerful little package of precious metal and perfectly fitted lea...
Couldn't say it better, Tim.
Before I'll be able to put it so eloquently in words, I will need much more english lessons. We don't need to analyze, to ALWAYS analyze, I agree with you. Sometimes, letting our sentiments speak is much better, mainly with this kind of pcitorial essay. B...
Pure poetry
Pure and great. Excellent photographs that make me smile. The ultra-thin pocketwatch is simply great. Hopefully it is inspiration for a future model... Cheers!
Hello, Rik!
Happy to know that you liked it. I've been very recently bitten by Ultra Thin watches, wrist or pocket watches. There is something magic and poetic at the same time, about them, which took me time to fully appreciate Best, my friend. Nicolas
You did it again, thank you ..
A real pleasure to read and embark on a lyrical journey. - You are obviously able to string special chords in many of us ! What else to say - posts, such as this make this site exceptional - I'll tag this one with a bookmark.. Great experience, Best, hs
Be sure that I string special chords in myself, too.
Even when writing this kind of post. Masochism? Thanks for your very kind words, hs. All the Best, Nicolas.
Thanks a lot for this original way...
to celebrate the creativity and the diversity, in a few words, the richness of the history of the Grande Maison. Fr.Xavier
You had me at “Eloge du Temps”! :)
What a wonderful post, my friend! A stunning line up that shows JLC’s strength and diversity! Love it! Once again you have reminded me that I made the right choice of brand when I started with JLC. I make me happy but also a bit sad since it also reminds ...
And when you think that I limited Diversity to Poetry!
I didn't speak about the toolwatches we all know, belonging to Chronometry, Military, Sports, Diving, etc... It will be sad when you have the feeling that you're at the end of your collection, my friend. For the moment, you are in the euphory of Collectin...
Thank you, my friend!
Well, this post has convinced me the other brands have to wait…! Best Blomman
Loved reading this post Nicolas ...
... it's all about passion, and what better way to express this ... with poetry !!! See you next week mon ami ... hope i'm not crazy by then because work i eating me .... oh wait a minute ... I am crazy !!!! Ze Bim
superb post and images!
I've been digging into other brands recently, but JLC is the grande dame of style for me. There is an interesting novelty item here - any more info on that globe clock? Is it electric?
And wait to see the Wall of Movements, at the Heritage Gallery.
You will love JLC more and more. About the Globe, it is an eight days movement, from 1930. The electic plug is here only to put the light on. Best, Nicolas
In this post...
...you have truly captured the beauty and majesty of La Grande Maison. Thank you Nicolas N
Ah, there are manufactures and there is JLC. Thank you, Nicolas. You made me relax for a
brief moment here at the office
Thanks, Echi. Nice to see you here, too.
Yes Echi, we should think about it this way: There are Traditional Manufactures, and others which are Innovative. But how many are both Traditional and Innovative at the same time? Food for thought. Best, Nicolas
Great post!
An ode to the Gran Manufacture, what is not to love but their love of time
Simply breathtaking
Thank you for putting this post together! One of these opus is more beautiful than the other. I have never seen this skeletonized Reverso Tourbillon before. This one is absolutely breathtaking. (Also I like the Eight Days SQ for its clean lines on the bac...
Martin, this Reverso Tourbillon Skeleton is, to me ...
One of the nicest watch ever made by JLC. It was a LE of 35 pieces, released in 2004. The retail at this moment was around 84 000 Euros. The last one was sold 2 years ago, at the Paris Boutique, and it was one of the biggest mistake I did, as I had to get...
Aaah the MMR!
I already said it, but this is simply one of my top five favourite watch. Simply spectacular. Thanks for your input. Best, Nicolas
Really Enjoyable
Thanks for sharing your insights into JLC. You really capture the depth and breadth of the collection --and, as you said, didn't even include some important historic models. What a feast for the eyes.
A stunning view of JLC!
Nicolas, what a stunning exposition of the great JLC watches and clocks! I really enjoyed your annotated view of the brand. I do not own a JLC (yet), but I have always wanted to have an Atmos someday. And oftentimes, I hear that Master Ultra Thin seducing...
MUT and Atmos...
You don't have bad taste, my friend! That would also be a very elegant ( and poetic ) way to sum JLC. Thanks for your input. Best, Nicolas