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Yes, it's maybe an intelligent expression of company "DNA" - nice to see it being employed like this. As the expression goes, "Plus ca change..." Best J.

Hello Nicolas, nice to speak again! Yes, these are the two I'm talking about and I see subtle inspiration for the top one from both the vintage below and the modern Milgauss. But yes, I also agree with your point that the 1019 is itself very similar to a vintage Oyster Perpetual. Best J.

Hello all, Long-time lurker here, and sometime poster on JLC forum. There's something I have to run past you. I've always rather liked the Milgauss but I can't run to a vintage one, and the modern one wears too big for me. When I saw the brand new 36mm Oyster Perpetual with the dark grey dial this y

Wow, chamfers still present on the lugs and patina to die for. Bravo Nicolas! Best, J.

Hi. I still think well aged bracelet is best on this one. But I agree with Imran if you must wear a strap. Perhaps a brown unpadded calf strap (sort of Panerai or aviator style) or a black woven kevlar look one as found on IWC pilot or JLC Polaris maybe. Please show us what these look like if you de

Hi Dje, yes I thought GP Vintage 1945 as well, but you are right, it could be many things. It might not even be haute horlogerie - as we know, many statesmen wear very ordinary watches. Best, J.

Congratuations Bruno, this Reverso has just the right level of different textures on both dials to add interest. I bet it will age beautifully. Best, J.

Nicolas, you are modest about your role but your work here binds the community together and your passion for JLC infects us all. Thanks for all your informative articles. Regards, J.

Hi Sponon, Of course it's your watch and you're free to do as you please with it, but from my own experience, I think JLC has put in a great deal of thought to the overall look of the piece and its strap, and the standard strap works the best. It's really tempting to try to improve on perfection (I

Your photos reminded me of the rush of excitement I felt when I unboxed my own first JLC - it's a real rite of passage! J.