Jaeger-LeCoultre

Minute Repeaters are a kind of obsession, for me.

When thinking about them, I was wondering if they come with their " acoustic" passport, I mean, a document which relates all their acoustic parameters.

I remember that my IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater didn't have such a document.

I wonder if any Minute Repeater from another brand comes with this kind of document, as it is the case for the JLC Master Minute Repeater:



From the top to the bottom, you have the following informations for the Hour gong ( left ) as well as for the Minute gong ( right ).

- Volume: 69.6 / 72.7 dBA.

- Reverberation in ms: 164 / 132.

- Richness ( partials ): 3 / 4.

- Pitch - Tuning - Interval: Sib 5 + 20 Cents / Ré 6 + 26 Cents.

All these datas have been tested under the conditions at Jaeger-LeCoultre laboratories, and they are specific to each Master Minute Repeater.

It would be interesting to know the specifications of all the MMRs, in my opinion, so if any of you wants to share his datas, it would be great.

It is also interesting to see how close we are, in the terminology, to the world of music, and how far we are from an ordinary sound, here.

Best,

Nicolas.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-03-22 03:39:59

Problem is I don't have one.

Best regards,

 

George

 Why does the hand for torque indicator always turn to 0 while winding the watch?

Best
Tyler

The Torquemeter doesn't work, which is logical: How can you measure something which is instable ( the winding )?

Best,

Nicolas.

for the great piece...didn't know that this detail was meaured and documented as well..

If I had one, I would share.  However, for now, I live vicariously thru others..

This is another aspect I didn't mention in my previous posts on this watch, indeed.

I felt it was interesting to share it with all of you, and to maybe cross our informations on th MMRs.

Best,

Nicolas.

But for such exceptional quality I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised. One day I would like to own a minute repeater. This one in particluar is a pleasure for the eyes. Best,

Is this usual to have these acoustic measures when you get a M.R?

I find this is a great idea, personally.

Thanks for your input, emcquillan.

Best,

Nicolas.

So these are about 10-20K second hand then eh..?? LOL

I assume they must also have company specifications for each of these parameters to pass..? Very interesting info...I wonder how different manufacturers differ in their specifications.  Do YOU consider this the best..? Or would PP (for example) just win on volume or pitch..?

It was a joy to play with your MMR and hope to do so again someday as it's the only one I know of owned by somebody who will let me..!!!

Speak soon,

Andy.

PS - surley somebody else has one..!!

Which is not enough to judge it.

One very good M.R I heard was the VC Skeleton platinum, which is truly a masterpiece.

I posted, some time ago a file which was publihed by Vanity Fair.

They compared several M.R from brands such like A.P, and V.C, with the JLC MMR.

The JLC MMR was the clear winner in terms of volume, and well ranked in terms of richness, even if, on this last point, the VC was the winner.

Use the search function, you will easily find it.

I wish you to get one, my friend. This is a super watch.

Best,

Nicolas.

once you get there, it must be an awesome feeling......

fantastic watch, for a fantasic fella...

Imran

This watch is an achievement, in its kind. Sure!

Best,

Nicolas.

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this is one of the nicest designs JLC have ever done in a wristwatch and its probably also the nicest complication you can have. not the most complicated or most fancy watch from JLC BUT I think its in their all time top 3 of THE NICEST - big words, I know. I would also put in the Gyro 1 and then I dont know about the 3rd.

best

Christian
This message has been edited by ChristianDK on 2011-03-22 14:02:46

But, like you, I prefer the Gyro I, for its play of transparency, or even better, with an awesome finish on the WG versions.

Funny that you mention the Gyro I:

Because of this MMR ( or thanks to it ... ) I totally under appreciated, for a long time, the Gyro I.

I was totally obsessed by this MMR.

Since 3 or 4 years now, I learnt to appreciate and love the Gyro I.

which would be a great 3rd JLC watch, along with this MMR and the Gyro I?

I have several competitors: The Extrem Lab 1, the Reverso Platinum Tourbillon Skeleton, the 8 Days Perpetual Skeleton, the Duometres, too!

The beginning of ... Madness.



Best,

Nicolas.

Very cool document!

 

And it’s “personal” for each watch!

 

 

Thank you for sharing this with us, Nico!

 

 

Best, my friend

 

Blomman

This is the kind of document I appreciate a lot. Very à propos, for a M.R.

Another link to the musical world;

Best, Blomman.

Nicolas.

Nicolas, do you know if it would be possible to post a recording of
your watch's song on this web site? I'm sure I'm not the only one who
would love to hear her sing!
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jlc.watchprosite.com

And here is the link to the MMR soundfile:

www.youtube.com

Best,

Nicolas.

...I don't understand how JLC gets that type of fantastic sound out of
such a small and beautiful package.
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No message body This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-03-23 00:05:22

..able to confirm whether the 'Sib5' refers to the Audio software used for analysis (Sibelus)?

 If so, you should ask JLC for the data...Now that would be fascinating. And would go towards your question of 'how far we are from an ordinary sound'.

As the Minute gong is another note, a " Ré ".

Best,

Nicolas.

I think I get it now. Usual over thinking and lack of French...and a jazz pianist brother-in-law with that program...

Si Bemol=B flat, Re=D. Do you have a Piano? It might be fun operating the MMR next to one....

 

 

 

This message has been edited by BDLJ on 2011-03-23 00:28:40

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It speaks volumes about the manufacturer to hand out such
documentations.

And your MMR is much much better looking than most around.

:o)
Ed

The VC Skeleton, in platinum, which is a masterpiece, one of my 5 favourite watches in the world, and a superb AP, with a very simple dial, in titanium.

The Portuguese is also a very nice watch, but I sold it ( and some other watches) to get this JLC MMR titanium.

In a bit more than 3 months, it will be a 4 years love story, and I don't think it will end.

Best, Edwards, and thanks for your nice words.

Nicolas.