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Hello, I was fortunate to see this watch today in person and wanted to share a photo. Jaeger & Benzinger rhodiumn dial, having come a long way to the US from the small village of Baden-Baden, in the Black Forest... regretfully I didn't capture the nicely engraved movement. Please let me know your thoughts on this watch and if you have good experience with B&R. Also, hello as this is my first post

Second welcome to the forum.  We are all interested to know the path that took you to this watch and what other watches live in your collection.

I should clarify the watch is not mine, but I am seriously tempted. Agree with you about the strap, the gray tones really suit the textured silver dial

Tell usmore about you objective and your journey. 

I must confess that I know nothing about this brand, but the dial, case and hands looks to be of good facture.

No movement picture, but it was a nicely engraved 3 quarters plate, but for me the dial was more captivating

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I have been playing with the idea of getting a J&B for over a year, and just haven't done it. I like the black dials but the one you pictured is terrific-looking. My understanding is that Benziger has a phenomenal reputation for engraving and his watches under his own name are well-received.

I was was unaware of J&B before yesterday, and it was a pleasant surprise for me

Has also done suerb stuff under Grieb & Benzinger. This message has been edited by PJ S on 2016-08-14 08:27:32

I know nothing about Jaeger and Benzinger... I am assuming from the location it is a different partnership than Grieb & Benzinger?  I have a G&B and it is a fantastic watch, great service and I am sure if Jochen is involved it is a wonderful finishing on the watch and a stunning movement.

I believe it is a newer partnership, with a lower entry point than G & B which are truly amazing. Once I have the watch in possession I will post more photos

The watch arrived but sadly with a screw loose and caught in the balance no less, please see attached photo... I believe it is the same screw that holds the movement to the case, an important screw. I love the watch but not in its present condition so back it goes, hopefully it will have a safer passage home

This message has been edited by Alle on 2016-08-20 06:32:52

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