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Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Extreme Lab One: The most innovative watch from the Manufacture.
There are watches I ask the Manufacture to show me almost each time I go there. The Master Compressor Extreme Lab One is one of them.
I think we can say that this watch is the most innovative made by Jaeger Lecoultre. It has only one competitor, the Ulysse Nardin Innovision, which was unveiled the very same year, in 2007!
The main goal of this watch? Jaeger Lecoultre focused on one of the most classic problem in horology: The lubrification of the movement parts.
Here, the movement is oil free due to the choice of the innovative materials used for its parts: Silicon ( escapement ) is well known but not only: Ticalium for the bridges ( an alloy of aluminium and titanium ), Easium for the bearings, black diamond for the pallet, magnesium for the tourbillon carriage, and iridium, platinum and carbon for the rotor and its arms.
The other goal is to offer a watch able to resist to extreme conditions: The movement is suspended, the case is made of carbon and titanium and the bezel is in silicon.
With all this, the watch can endure very low and high temperatures ( - 40° / + 60° Celsius ) and some important shocks.
With a production of 5 pieces each year, it is a rare bird you will almost never see in the flesh, except if you visit the Manufacture.
Best,
Nicolas
Amazing strength.. And eclectic appeal.. In a really fresh, almost timeless interpretation, still today !.. Something very special !
I was quite lucky to have seen one, some time ago
at my JLC Boutique here.
And I am still impressed..
- Thx for this stimulating WE-share !
Best, hs
at my JLC Boutique here.
And I am still impressed..
- Thx for this stimulating WE-share !
Best, hs
I just cannot forget it. Even if I always found that a Tourbillon in a sports watch was a weird combination. [nt]
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Agree !
This along with many lab series had been great watches and technological marvel in the horological world . Lack of good marketing had been the reason and back then I guess social media was not huge . If it was launched today then probably it would be a different ball game .
Jlc under the reign of Jerome Lambert in the initial years and more , made great watches and broke many convential barriers . This is the outcome of that effort and research/execution !
Jlc under the reign of Jerome Lambert in the initial years and more , made great watches and broke many convential barriers . This is the outcome of that effort and research/execution !
What would have been fantastic: An Extreme Lab II, but also a III. Just for the legend to live... [nt]
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I think its for aesthetics to add some "lightness" in the design but in terms of fuctionality i guess it is to reduce obstruction when it travels over hour Indicators
I wonder how its silhoutte will look under super luminova in dark.
Thank you for sharing this milestone
The second screw-fixed sapphire for mounting the top of the dial (numerals, am/pm, indices) is a handsome touch. Have you ever seen one on an actual owner's wrist?
Best,
Tim
Best,
Tim
Yes, I saw it on two owners' wrists! Two gentlemen I know, and who have a superb JLC collection. [nt]
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I'm very pleased to know that these exist in the real world! A dream watch. [nt]
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You can imagine the moment... " No, It cannot be that one I am seeing right now... No... " And when you get a closer look, a " Damn " escapes from your mouth. You just cannot believe it. [nt]
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My all time favorite JLC.
I think it's time for the next step, the ExtremeLab3.
Panerai did it last year with the PAM700 Lab-ID.
Please JLC make it happen.
Best,
Yiannis
Dear Nico, this watch is wonderfully modern. I feel like this route has been a lost opportunity for JLC!
Especially with JCB spearheading the Zenith Defy lab, etc.
But a Route they can find again... Can you imagine this watch is 11 years old??? [nt]
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Ahead of its time for sure! I am looking forward to your interview with the new CEO! [nt]
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Thank you Nicolas for sharing
It a beautifullwatch, i never new about it.
It´s eleven years old and design still looks so fresh. The lugs looks like an inspiriration for Montblanc Timewalker series, Case for hublot techframe..
I wonder why this caliber is not used in geo-physic watches. with true seconds and no lubrication they will have a coolest series of tool watch