Size doesn't have to refrain from considering this watch.

Sep 03, 2013,14:29 PM
 

It looks much bigger in the real, due to the volumes and the aperture of the dial.

A jewel.

Best, and thanks for your input, Mike.

Nicolas

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JLC Ref 1901, the Kingdom of the Flat.

 
 By: amanico : September 2nd, 2013-21:57
There is a category we don't often discuss during our vintage trips: Flat watches from JLC. Which is quite surprising, as JLC had an interesting offer, in this domain. Basically, The Grande Maison released, in the Sixties, different references, such as th...  

Thank you Nicolas for showing this very elegant watch...

 
 By: Sandgroper : September 3rd, 2013-00:43
Your quote "Not as famous as the icons of the brand, but not less appealing" sounds strange however for beside the size I find this watch absolutely a gem of elegance and simplicity, magnificent, yes I agree the mouvement is a little lost in this space, b... 

A pleasure to share some feelings on this watch, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : September 3rd, 2013-14:27
" Elegance, by Jaeger-Lecoultre ". Best! Nicolas

Simple, pure and elegant

 
 By: Mike H : September 3rd, 2013-02:10
Of course relatively small vs our today's standards but so pure and elegant! "The time, what else ?..." so as to paraphrase the famous coffee ad...! Thank you Nicolas for this beautiful review of a very classy dresswatch. Best, Mike

Size doesn't have to refrain from considering this watch.

 
 By: amanico : September 3rd, 2013-14:29
It looks much bigger in the real, due to the volumes and the aperture of the dial. A jewel. Best, and thanks for your input, Mike. Nicolas

It would certainly not refrain me

 
 By: Mike H : September 3rd, 2013-15:41
Do not misunderstand me, I have a "chicken's" wrist so I am used to (and I like) small size watches. With 36mm diameter, my former PP 2526 also was not having a large case. And specially for an elegant white gold dress watch with large aperture like this ... 

Simple yet beautiful

 
 By: Quan : September 3rd, 2013-03:52
thanks Nic

My pleasure, Quan. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 3rd, 2013-14:30

Nice one. Simple looking but with charm and the secret 'white gold' appeal

 
 By: Clavi : September 3rd, 2013-06:09
A nice and classic watch at first sight. But the true 'detail' which makes it very appealing from a collectors perspective is that it is white gold. In the 1960's, this was an extremely rare feature, and in the JLC line-up, none of the 'classic' icons lik... 

Exactly, Clavi. This is THE detail which makes of this fine watch

 
 By: amanico : September 3rd, 2013-22:44
An exceptional one. Thanks for your input. Best, Nicolas

You know how much I like this one :-)

 
 By: Guille : September 3rd, 2013-08:20
So very glad to see the very rare white gold example. Mine is SS but loved all the same. This watch and its modern simplicity is more relevant today than many of its modern iterations. The logos at 12:00 and 3:00 have a double function as markers to work ...  

" It isn't a Patek, it is a JLC and it defines what it wants to be on its own terms and

 
 By: amanico : September 3rd, 2013-22:48
Merits " Guille, my friend.... Bravo. Your words are perfectly chosen, superbly put. As well as your version, which I had the pleasure to see in the flesh, a few months ago. All the very best, my dear friend. Nicolas

classic of the classics!

 
 By: FanFrancisco : September 3rd, 2013-08:48
... ultra thin watch has been the flagship model in JLC watches, can't agree more that this is the Kingdom of the Flat. with in WG which adds additional charm on it. good reminder, it is time to wear my MUT!!! stefan

Well, in this case, this is not an ultra thin watch, but a flat one.

 
 By: amanico : September 3rd, 2013-22:50
BUT put it on your wrist, and you will immediately be seduced by its class and elegance... Best, my friend, and thanks for your input. Nicolas

very nice Nico! [nt]

 
 By: DRMW : September 3rd, 2013-09:31

Not less appealing indeed.

 
 By: WisemanLen : September 3rd, 2013-16:56
There is beauty and elegance in simplicity. Very interesting, thank you

Food for dress watch lovers - thx :-) [nt]

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 4th, 2013-22:30

Very Much Enjoyed The Post

 
 By: sidney004 : September 6th, 2013-21:08
I've got one that has the dial of the Ref 1903, with the case similar to the Ref 1913 with the ultra small crown but with lugs without access holes similar to the Ref 1901. I wear it daily, I originally bought it used for $50 in Jamaica as a gift for my f...