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Blomman Mr Blue offers an exclusive look into a Jaeger-LeCoultre PuristS GTG held at the London Bond Street boutique. His detailed photo reportage highlights several high-complication timepieces, providing a valuable historical snapshot of JLC's offerings in 2017. This article serves as an excellent resource for collectors interested in the brand's technical prowess and design evolution.
Friends,
Last November a group of PuristS was invited to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique in London on Bond Street.
Great hospitality and interesting watches was shown us for several hours!
Here are a few highlights from that visit;
Duomètre Sphérotourbillon Moon in Platinum
Limited Edition of 75 pieces. 42mm in diameter and 14.3mm thick.
The contrast between the silver grained dial, the gold hands and numerals and the deep blue night sky with the golden moon is amazing.
Only to be overpowered by the hypnotic Sphérotourbillon!
The open case back gives a stunning view of the movement with the double barrels.
The exquisite finish makes you forget the big piece of Platinum the holds the movement...!
Duomètre Sphérotourbillon in White Gold
Here the dark blue dial gives the watch a completely different look from the first Sphérotourbillon shown here.
Of course, the diamonds make this watch stand out in a crowd much more than the Moon…
The jewellery work is top class, but personally I would prefer the Moon version.
But from the back it is hard to tell the two apart…
Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon in Platinum
Another hypnotic three-dimensional tourbillon!
I much prefer this one over the previous Reverso Gyrotourbillon.
Now the dimensions are closer to an everyday watch: 51.1 x 31mm, 12.4mm thick.
Notice the second’s track? Brilliant!
The backside is not easy to read…
But then again, who cares when looking at the beautiful skeletonized movement?!
Again, notice the second’s track and also the way JLC “cut” into the classic three lines at the bottom to give room for the tourbillon.
OK, I think I need to stop here. Will come back with more photos from this visit!
A huge thank you to Joe and Nilo for arranging this visit and an even bigger thank you to the team at the Jaeger-LeCoultre London Boutique for having us!
Best
Blomman
Thx for this stimulating share ! Hopefully I will be able to join the next GTG ! Cheers & Best, also for 2017 to you & yours hs
Impossible to resist get sucked into the Spherotourbillon! Wishing you and yours the best for 2017! Best Blomman
My favorites are the Chronographe, the UTT and the QL Enamel. As for the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, compared to the Gyro 2, it is more mature, more accomplished. A masterpiece to discover, or re discover. Seeing them in the metal is an unforgettable experience. Thanks for the post, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Much more mature and refined! When it comes to the Duometre, my "humane" favorited is the Chronograph, Rose Gold / white dial. But in my dreams, this Sphero Moon get the honour! Best, my friend Blomman
Gyro One is not for me... Best Blomman
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