A nice evening.. JLC Ref 1901 goes to theatre.. An elegant encounter.. :)

Aug 20, 2014,09:36 AM
 


..some of you might remember Nicolas' great post about .. Elegant timepieces, featuring this
Reference, which is rather rarely seen, JLC Ref 1901, Cal 818 , issued in the 60ies;

Here Nicolas post: " A view on a flat watch, the Ref 1901 from Jaeger LeCoultre",
(from Sept, 2013);

Actually together with the Geomatic, she is my choice for elegant evenings,
such as opera, theatre or a fancy dinner..

I had been very lucky to pick her up from a very good friend, who parted from her,
some few years ago, and gave me the so welcome chance to get her into my home:

This thin, round piece ( ~6 mm height, 34 mm) with silver dial and just 2 hands, welded lugs
to me is the perfect reduction for an elegant " raison d' ĂȘtre":
- Indices of applied hour markers, with the exception @ 3 - there the signature
JaegerLeCoultre, which elegantly reinforces the applied JL @ 12

"Minimalist, pure, clean.. " that's how also Nico described her in 2013

No alarm, no Chrono, no date - just simple, elegant & discrete..
- slim,flat, very reduced, with no distractions - almost as if " just being there"
would be more than enough..

The icing on the cake I consider, that her case/ hands are from white gold and harmonize
so very nicely with the overall special appearance, and hold that hidden little mystery,
flawlessly, also as a special quality & joy for the owner & connoisseur.

- Presentation on the wrist is unobtrusive, her wear super comfy, alltogether
just a fine watch. - Not more, not less..

Thus, after this somewhat lengthy intro, just some few pics from a recent theatre evening,
where again, she has been a superb companion.


JLC Ref 1901, WG - manual wound - just two hands



Festive Staircase Theatre ( built in 1888, redone after WWII)



Side view, Staircase



For me the perfect match in surrounding decorum


Hope you liked the little excursion a bit,
I do - time after time ..

Best, hs
smile
This message has been edited by hs111 on 2014-08-20 09:39:55


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Perfect watch for the theater! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 20th, 2014-09:43
That is such a elegant watch, my friend! :) Enjoy the theater! Best Blomman

just elegant, congrats my friend!

 
 By: FanFrancisco : August 20th, 2014-10:36

I love to see fine watches matching with the place.

 
 By: amanico : August 20th, 2014-11:51
And this one is really something! Thanks for this very nice post, my dear HS. All the very best from Trieste. Nicolas.

Kind thx for these nice & encouraging words, my friend !.. Really love..

 
 By: hs111 : August 20th, 2014-12:14
.. these two queens of elegance ( Geomatic & this fabulous 1901) ! And it's always a great reminder to very nice moments, to be relived.. Wishing you all a great continuation of your Trieste holidays ! Best, hs

Jlc ref 1901

 
 By: geross : August 21st, 2014-01:58
A beautiful simple watch , for the cultured man. A night at the theater , fine dining , your watch is great for the occasion. cheers & best geross

Congrats hs! 1901 surely a very elegant dresswatch for connoisseur

 
 By: Mike H : August 22nd, 2014-03:17
I love these wonderful vintage ultrathin watches. Whether JLC, VC or AP they are all so nice, but I must admit 1901 has something special that makes it even more desirable. If they would be 36 or 37 instead of 34 mm, I would have one since long, it is pur... 

Thank you, Mike for your kind interest & looking !.. Actually this JLC 1901..

 
 By: hs111 : August 22nd, 2014-07:22
.. although it's 34mm, wears a bit larger, due to slimness and the small bezel; the silver brushed dial finish tends to reflect the "rays of light", in addition.. Thx again and Best hs

A most elegant dress watch hs

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 22nd, 2014-23:40
Thank you for sharing with us. Perfect for formal events and the theatre! Cheers Robin

Hello! HS,

 
 By: Seeks : August 23rd, 2014-02:28
Hello! HS, This is a beautiful piece from the past indeed!. One of the reasons I find two-hands-watches all so attractive is that it can look like a work of art - one can stare and drown into its beauty without any constant reminder of time ticking away. ... 

Hello Seeks !.. Thank you...

 
 By: hs111 : August 23rd, 2014-07:25
Hello Seeks !.. Thank you for the nice comments ! - Indeed, this pure & almost minimalistic timepiece is one of my absolute favs to go out or to attend a bit fancy occasions .. Thx again for kind looking, Best, hs

Nice thin JLC

 
 By: Le Monde Edmond : August 28th, 2014-14:31
I also love the color of the dial. A very nice watch indeed. Best Edmond