JLC Duomètre à Chronographe Platinum Grey Dial

amanico · 2018-10-04T01:40:39Z

Amanico reviews the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Chronographe in platinum with a grey dial, comparing it to other variants and discussing its unique appeal.

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Amanico shares his thoughts and feelings on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Chronographe in platinum, featuring a distinctive grained grey dial. This post, enriched by a meeting with fellow collector Holdemchamp, provides a comparative look at different dial variations and highlights the aesthetic appeal of the platinum model, particularly when paired with a custom strap.

Some pictures I could take thanks to our friend Holdemchamp I had the pleasure to meet after so many years exchanging points of view on the net!

Bruce came with his Duometre à Chronographe, in platinum, which comes with an original grained grey dial, made in... Platinum, and a superb custom made blue strap, much better looking than the original black crocodile strap.

The platinum Duometre à Chronographe is an old love for me, as I owned one like this with a different dial, though as mine was white grained which came in a very short batch ( 50 pieces, according to Jaeger Lecoultre ).

My Ex:

And a close up of this white dial:

White or grey, the platinum version looks much classic and a tad more elegant than the white gold version with its black dial.

Here are some pictures, showing the grained grey dial in all its splendor.

The outcome is a bit cold, but very appealing, too.

To illustrate my point of view, I could take a side by side picture of both of them:

More intellectual, the Platinum " Grey "? Maybe.

While the Platinum " White " was somewhere between the Grey and the Black.

The platinum " Grey " has a big asset: Its dial, made in... Platinum, which has a weight of 12 grams. The only dial among these three which is in platinum. Its flaw? A limited legibility, the hands of the Time which are not contrasting that much with the dial.

And, of course, let's not forget that the interest of every Duometre, à Chronographe or not, lies in the concept of the movement, the dual wind system, with its 2 barrels and their gear train. Add the finishing and the decoration of these movements, and you will understand why the Duometre is one of the most interesting modern Jaeger Lecoultre line of watches.

The Cal 380 in all its beauty:

It's been almost two years that I own the White Gold Black Duometre, and I am very happy with it. But seeing Bruce's specimen made me come back to 2007 and my first feelings on that watch. Love, passion and admiration.

With, suddenly, one question: Would it be worth considering getting a second Duomètre à Chronographe, in platinum, this time, in addition to my white gold one?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The platinum Duomètre à Chronographe, with its monotone dial and case, offers a stealthy and casual elegance that effectively conceals the complexity of the movement within, making it versatile for various occasions.
The grey grained dial with blue hands is highly admired, with some collectors wishing for its continued production, suggesting that the Duomètre à Chronographe is a model where owning multiple variations is justified.
Custom blue straps with white stitching are noted to significantly enhance the aesthetic of Duomètre models, particularly those with white or grey dials and blue hands, offering a more appealing look than standard black straps.
The platinum version of the Duomètre à Chronographe is considered more classic and elegant compared to the white gold version with its black dial, underscoring the subtle yet impactful differences in material and dial finish.

The Discussion

dms

Oct 4, 2018

I love the custom blue strap: it perfectly fits this Duometre, with the blue hands and the grained dial. May I know where it is coming from? (in PM). Thanks.

elliot55

Oct 4, 2018

... Sublime. And you know this IS the Duometre I seek. Cheers! - Scott

holdemchamp1225

Oct 4, 2018

great to see both of them side by side and I was DEFINITELY convinced to add another Duometre to my collection. The next will certainly be a white gold black dial and I am in the same predicament as you my friend. I thought about adding the WG Duometre Lunaire with black dial but after seeing your Chronograph I could see adding that watch as well. The choice is not as clear as one might think since I believe there is enough difference in the black and grey dial versions to justify having both I

GreatPilot@me.com

Oct 4, 2018

I love your blue strap/white stitching with the white dial, I have the white dial enamel Duometre (no chrono), what do you think about the same strap on mine? Mine is 40.5mm so smaller than the original at 42mm. Second picture is from Hodinkee. I also really like the limited edition back dial chrono also...Jim

amanico

Oct 4, 2018

Yes, bot versions would be great to own... Hmmmm. These lunchs are very dangerous. All the best, my friend. Nicolas

holdemchamp1225

Oct 4, 2018

and I think it would look great on your QL. I will send you some photos and where to get it.

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