JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire Rose Gold Grey Dial

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Amanico presents live pictures and a detailed overview of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire in rose gold with a grey magnetite dial. Limited to 60 pieces, this version stands out for its unique dial color, new indices, and hand shapes, offering a fascinating hue that shifts with light.

Limited to 60 pieces, the true specificity of this version is the dial. Not that it is partially open, as it has been already been done, especially the first version of the " Q.L ", but the color of the dial, the new indices of the dial dedicated to time, and the new shape of the hands.

Like the two other grey magnetite dials, the Chronographe and the Spherotourbillon, the dial, depending on the light conditions, can turn into a light brown, and works quite well with the rose gold case.

This hue is quite fascinating.

Not my favorite version, though. I much prefer plain dials, on the Duometres, and the enameled version stole my heart.

This Grey Magnetite dial / Rose Gold version has a classic 42 mm case, which is 13, 6 mm high.

And of course, it houses the Cal 381. The specificity of this movement is that one of the two barrels and its gear train is dedicated to the balance wheel, not to the time, and the second is dedicated to the date, moon phase and the time. And, last but not least, the two seconds ( diablotine and central second ) hack and reset to zero when pulling and pushing the crown.

A Duometre dedicated to... Accuracy.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The grey magnetite dial's color is praised for matching the exposed movement parts, which some believe diminishes the 'smiley face' appearance of the dial cut-out.
The grey dial's ability to appear light brown in different lighting conditions is considered a desirable characteristic, enhancing its versatility with the rose gold case.
While the dual-barrel Duomètre concept is lauded as ingenious for its focus on accuracy, some collectors express a dislike for dial cut-aways and the '381' caliber designation printed on the dial.
The dial's cut section, while unique, has been described by some as giving the watch a 'creepy' or 'evil laugh' appearance.

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benlee338

Feb 23, 2017

Very nice watch. Dial color is like deep chocolate. Matches the RG case which is well finished. But my problem is the cut section, which gives the watch a "evil laugh". Quite creepy! ( just my personal opinion ).

TheMadDruid

Feb 23, 2017

gray dial and Rose Gold case. And, like you state, gray dials can look brown, which is a very nice extra, in a way. I don't like the cut-aways in the dial-on this or any watch- and I wish JLC didn't put the "381" on the dial. Getting back to the positive, the idea of the Duometre with two dedicated barrels is genius. Great watches, all-in-all.

Echi

Feb 23, 2017

the dial color somehow matches the exposed parts of the movement. diminishes the smiley face look brought about by that cut out. always trying to find the silver lining in things top photography as usual, Nico. best, Echi

MTR

Mar 4, 2017

But the devilish grin of the dial is strange and creepy... :-/ Best, Thomas

MTR

Mar 5, 2017

demand is much better than trembling with horror. Best, Thomas

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