Jaeger-LeCoultre EL2 Week 6 Collection

K-Lo · 2023-04-17T02:18:04Z

K-Lo's 6-week review of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Extreme Lab 2: performance, daily wear, and unexpected attention. Insights for JLC collectors.

K-Lo's ongoing ownership review of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Extreme Lab 2 offers invaluable long-term insights into its performance and daily wearability. This sixth-week update highlights the watch's consistent timekeeping and chronograph reliability, while also capturing the unique experience of a luxury timepiece attracting unexpected attention in everyday settings. His candid observations provide a relatable perspective for collectors considering the practicalities of high-horology ownership.

NOTES FROM WEEK 6: Timekeeping is still pretty good, if not excellent. Gaining a little but not bad. Chronograph worked flawlessly, didn't have any stuck minute seconds. This was the first week someone noticed my watch. A barrister at Starbucks says the watch caught his attention, and asked me if it was real gold. Of course, I said it was gold color painted. I do miss the alligator strap. The Journey continues.

We all know good things get old, take this Cartier eyeglasses box for instance, it has taken a beating!!!

Some good office vibes!!

EXTREME PLANT CARE!!!

I am not going to lie, lax driving!!!

Extreme coffee stop!!

An extreme night with the fam! Food!

Me watching some extreme kid activities!!!

Key Points from the Discussion

The author humorously reflects on the barrister's observation, suggesting the watch's striking appearance, rather than its material, was the primary draw.
The author clarifies a common mix-up between 'barista' and 'barrister,' adding a lighthearted note to the interaction.
The author muses on other Jaeger-LeCoultre models that might garner similar attention, specifically mentioning the Duomètre and expressing a desire for a Reverso 1931 with a black dial and a Rouge.

The Discussion

takman

Apr 17, 2023

Very cool to see such real life action. Hope you have another eventful week ahead of you!

Centurionone

Apr 17, 2023

The barista must have thought that you are clueless and wouldn't own a real watch

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K-Lo

Apr 17, 2023

This may be a boring week LOL, let me see if I can take some nice pics. heheh

K-

K-Lo

Apr 17, 2023

Maybe only this and the Duomotre would be okay LOLOL I still need a good 1931 with black dial and a Rouge!!

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K-Lo

Apr 17, 2023

Hahha yes, I make my own coffee and ask my own questions!! hahahaha Ooops I always make mistakes between the two, barista and barrister

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K-Lo

Apr 17, 2023

He was probably thinking, "oh they sure made that watch shiny somehow," otherwise, people take a quick glance, and pay it no mind.

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