Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre UTT White Gold Review

ED209 · 2013-07-30T23:00:05Z

ED209 reviews the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre UTT in white gold, detailing its unique jumping hour, world map, and Caliber 383 movement.

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ED209 provides a detailed hands-on look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Unique Travel Time (UTT), a limited edition white gold timepiece. His review, enriched by personal impressions and high-quality photography, highlights the watch's innovative dual-time zone display and unique world map, offering collectors a deeper understanding of this sophisticated complication.

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One of the stunning JLC watches that debuted earlier this year was the Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre UTT Unique Travel Time. This watch is available as a limited edition of 100 pieces in white gold and only available from the JLC Paris Boutique. I wasn't planning any trips to Paris this year, but a few months ago we had the great fortune of having our very own PuristSPro JLC moderator Nicolas bring it over to us in SoCal to make the Duometre UTT's first showing in the area. I can't believe that it's been four months since I last saw this watch so I just wanted to share a few more photos.

The Duometre UTT has two time subdials. At the upper right hand side of the dial is the home time that displays the home hour and minutes. On the upper left is the subdial for the local time display. What's unique about this local time subdial is the use of the jumping hour display that can be set forwards and backwards in one hour increments with the minutes hand set separately. Below each of these subdials are power reserve indicators hands with a small + and - printed on the dial.

One of the most interesting details on the watch is the world map display. The globe is made of bronze with bluish colored finish. When you handle it in person you can see the visual depth of the curved globe. Around the globe is a polished ring with the time zone indication (+12 / -12) and day night indicator.

The watch is large at 42.5mm in diameter with a thickness of 13.5mm. The lugs are also thick but has a elegant curved to fit smaller wrists. The crown is easy to twist and has an embossed JLC logo with a matte finished background.

I was able to steal the UTT from Nicolas and spend about 10 minutes on my wrist. Even at 42.5mm diameter the curved lugs really helped wrap the navy blue crocodile strap to my small wrist. The case is made of white gold and had a really nice heft to it without being too overly heavy.
The two pushers are on the left hand side of the case. Each pusher has alternating brushed and polished finishes with the upper pusher (at the 10 o'clock position) advances the second time zone display by one hour, and the lower pusher (at the 8 o'clock position) decreases by one hour. Very easy to activate and set the jumping hour.

The sapphire caseback shows off the JLC caliber 383 manual wind movement with two barrels. Each mainspring barrel provides a 50 hour power reserve. The outer edges of the caseback has 24 cities engraved for referencing the world timezones.

And here's a video I made showing the Duometre UTT at various angles.

These pictures were taken at the JLC Beverly Hills Boutique and we're always treated to some very special watches including this JLC Duometre Spherotourbillon that was presented as a novelty from the 2012 SIHH. More pics on the Spherotourbillon coming up soon.

Hope you all enjoyed the pics and video! I'm looking forward to the next time Nicolas visits SoCal or perhaps a PuristS trip out to visit him at his Paris playground.

Regards,
ED-209

Key Points from the Discussion

The Duomètre UTT's local time subdial features a jumping hour display that can be set forwards and backwards in one-hour increments, with the minutes hand set separately, a significant innovation compared to most competitors.
The UTT's minute hand moves with one-minute increments, which is a key differentiator for handling time zones that are not in full hour offsets, such as Caracas, Venezuela.
The watch's sophistication and innovative features, particularly the globe display, make it a strong contender for 'Watch of the Year'.
Despite its 42.5mm diameter and 13.5mm thickness, the Duomètre UTT wears comfortably on smaller wrists due to its elegantly curved lugs.
The Duomètre UTT is praised for being original, innovative, and a true representation of the Duomètre collection's spirit, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors.
The JLC Caliber 383 manual-wind movement, with its two barrels and 50-hour power reserve, is visible through the sapphire caseback, which also features 24 engraved city names for world time zone reference.

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amanico

Jul 30, 2013

moves with incrément of one minute. The level of sophistication of the UTT is truly awesome. I will elaborate it in my comparison post ( I will put it on line in October ). The UTT is also a very nice Watch, and, my choice for the 2013 Watch of the year. Thanks for your moving words, Ed, my friend. It will be a pleasure to welcome you here, as well as the rest of the So Cal Gang. Best, Nicolas

DRMW

Jul 31, 2013

Thanks for the pics, especially the video! At first I didn't really undestand this piece but Nico went over some interesting details over a dinner we had. -MW

amanico

Jul 31, 2013

It takes a bit of time to fully understand how it works, but then, you fall in love with! Best, my friend. Nicolas

ED209

Jul 31, 2013

Hi Nicolas, Thanks for the comments about the UTT minute hand function. The only place that I've traveled to where the changing the second time zone minutes would be in Caracas Venezuela when they are 1/2 hour increment ahead. Regards, ED-209

ED209

Jul 31, 2013

Thanks for checking out the pics and video. I agree with you, it was certainly helpful to have Nicolas around to talk about the details of the UTT. Regards, ED-209

blomman Mr Blue

Jul 31, 2013

Lovely piece! :) Best Blomman

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