Hi BLomman Thanks very much for the description and picture, it is certainly helpful! For awhile now, I've liked the idea of an 8 day movement for the sheer convenience of it. Couple that with the superb looks of the 875 and the classy nature of this line, and you've got a winning combination. I'm e
I've loved the Grande Date Reverso since it came out, but aside from the aesthetics, never learned much about what makes it "tick". Can the JLC fans here fill me in on the lovely 875 movement, and another features about this watch that makes it more endearing? Also, does JLC stamp or guilloche the d
Good day! I have an abused 3445 that I purchased a couple years back that needs to be re-cased. Being a wonderful movement, I'd like to breath new life into it by having a one-off case done in either steel or gold, at a larger 38-40mm size. With that being said, does anyone know the hand size for th
I appreciate your time and information, and thanks to JR/GP for providing pictures of these cases being made. I love the "behind the scenes" pictues of true craftsman making the watches. neat stuff! thank you! Doug
I was noticing recently the Altiplano XL square version, seems to be 33 x 33 mm as far as it's dimensions are concerned. In today's terms, this size seems anything but 'XL', unless I'm missing something (which of course is entirely likely, just ask my wife!) Also, does anyone own this watch and can
Hi Dan, Thanks for the input, I appreciate your time! I too love the TV screen case, from an aesthetic standpoint as well as how it fits on my wrist. I hope JR keeps this case shape around, as it has been good to them and the brand. The JR1000 powered watches are also on my radar, as I love most eve
Hello again Peter and forum, I've been away for quite some time, as family, kids and work seem to dominate my days. I guess you could say i'm a bit of a "purist" by heart, so I've always felt at home here I know that GP has long been proud of producing the watch cases within the SOWIND group, to inc