Dje
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We could have one new calibre and two watches
May 01, 2009,10:14 AM
Hi,
We could indeed have two watches with the same calibre.
One would be the Geophysic modern issue, like you and I suggest, the other being Nicolas' choice of a chronometric Master!
That would be nice.
Cheers
Dje
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Some thoughts, Jerome.
By: amanico : April 27th, 2009-13:31
First of all, huge congrats for this very nice " Doublé ". The Vintage Calendar is something I seriously have in my mind, but I have other very urgent priorities to deal with, so I will have to delay it a bit. What to say about the Geomatic I didn't alrea...
Mix and match
By: aaronm : April 27th, 2009-19:26
I think if they could take the excellent double-barrel movement from the 8-day movements and use it in the same way Journe does in the CS, two barrels for even power, not long running time, they could get Nico's 72 hours of runtime and not have to start f...
Why 72 hours?
By: Dje : May 1st, 2009-10:05
Hi, Do we really need a 72 hours power reserve? As it is a manual wind watch, a serious user should wind it everyday, so do we really need more than the 38 hours of the Richard Lange? I'm not against 72 or 96 hours, or more, but a long power reserve is ge...
I agree, Marv...
By: Tony C. : April 28th, 2009-08:18
you're basic notion of emphasizing the original elements of the Geophyisic coincides with mine. And I also agree that 38mm would be the perfect compromise. And while Nicolas had many valuable things to say, "Add a big see through case back." is one with w...
to me Nicolas is right
By: PoyFR : April 28th, 2009-09:53
If such a watch/movement is to be presented by JLC to also compete with the finishing of Lange und Sohne or FP Journe and others, it would be inevitable to this time show what JLC is capable of via a ‘see-through-back’ (I am not a fan of see-through-back,...
Yes but as Nicolas is wrong.....
By: Dje : May 1st, 2009-10:11
Hi, As we know that nicolas is wrong why should JLC make a Lange finish on this watch? They can make a nice finish, but if it is to make a Richard Lange copy (probably at a close price as a consequence of the finish), I doubt it would sell. And I personal...
Valid point, Tony
By: Marv : April 28th, 2009-12:29
My opinion is also that a see through case back would be a non sense for the re-issue of a Geophysic line. And I agree with you that IWC delegitimated the name Ingenieur with the display back on the latest models. Now, let's consider a model with a differ...
Details...
By: Tony C. : April 28th, 2009-15:23
Nicolas my friend, I was referring only to the original Geophysic (ref. E168), which was of course antimagnetic and featured a soft iron dial and cap. You are absolutely correct that there was another version (ref. 2985) which was marketed to civilians, a...
modern geomatic
By: Clavi : April 28th, 2009-16:07
[quote] From a strict marketing perspective, I have little doubt that your idea would be appealing. However, being something of a purist (no pun intended), I'd prefer that they not associate any such contemporary model with the iconic Geophysic. Perhaps a...
Very true words there Marv
By: Starman : April 28th, 2009-12:32
You are describing exactly the watch I am looking for. A year ago I set my hopes at the comeback of the wonderfull IWC Ingenieur, which I think is quite comparabel to the Geophysic don't you agree (and it was not only made for engineers, it was even named...
Hi, Jerome!
By: AlexSunrise : October 6th, 2009-11:12
I have confirmation from a very reliable source that we will infact get a Geophysic in 2010! It will be the same concept, but brought up to date as far as size and technical improvements and specifications. Hope this juicy information helps! Cheers, Alex