Review
Nicolas (amanico) shares his admiration for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time, a modern JLC priority for him, especially after a recent auction. He envisions it as a perfect companion to his Patek Philippe 5110P, highlighting two distinct approaches to the world time complication.
Is easier to read and operate, since the cities don’t move when the time is changed. I like the fact that your home city is always at whatever hour location every time you look at it. The 5110 and 5130 and 5230 are, without a doubt, very collectible because of the pedigree, but the Geophysic really is a modern classic. Between you and me, if it would have been a sweeping seconds hand, I do think it would have sold better. -Dean
I know that it can be disturbing to see the second hand " jumping " rather than sweeping, but I disagree as it is THE raison d'ĂŞtre of this Geophysic... I am very happy to know that this watch houses a very nice looking AND technical movement. Best, Nicolas
But I know it has bothered others. What I REALLY like is the double-sided bridge and technical features of this movement. It is really designed as a robust movement. I believe it may have had its roots in the “Autotractor” series (975), when looking at the pics of the movement. And I DO hope JLC will continue an update, like a Polaris Hometime. -Dean
I hope to see more stuff like this from JLC... A Polaris Home time? Why not? After the Geographique, the WT Chrono, why not a friendly HT?
This is a very special piece.. many might overlook it due to the dead beat but it’s a masterpiece. No pushers or additional crowns, yet setting and reading the time is so convenient... so sad to see this discontinued. There are many worldtimers but this in my view is very unique.. you need to really know what you are wearing to appreciate it enough Only thing is I don’t find the clasp comfortable
The Patek is an iconic piece, to be sure -- but, for a number of reasons, I prefer the Geophysic. The fact that the city ring is fixed is a plus -- but, even better, the cities themselves are placed on the ring so as to approximate their relative positions on the world map that adorns the dial. So, looking for a particular city? Just look at the world map and find that city easily. Very intuitive. Also, the Geophysic includes DST indicators, which allows time to be read in the cities observing D
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