Jaeger-LeCoultre 2014 Hybris Artistica Collection

amanico · 2014-03-17T08:07:27Z

Discover Jaeger-LeCoultre's 2014 Hybris Artistica collection: 12 marvels of haute horlogerie, featuring Gyrotourbillons, Spherotourbillons, and Grande Sonneries.

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Amanico introduces Jaeger-LeCoultre's 2014 Hybris Artistica collection, a series of 12 extraordinary timepieces showcasing the Manufacture's unparalleled talent in watchmaking, design, enameling, and engraving. This initial preview, featuring detailed sketches, offers a glimpse into the artistic and technical marvels that define JLC's high-complication offerings.

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Those of you who attended the SIHH, this year, were certainly pleased to discover this new concept, the " Artistica " masterpieces, 12 pieces created by the talent, the Genius and the Madness of the Manufacture Watchmakers, Designers, Master Enamelers and Engravers.

For the moment, I propose to discover these pieces of Art through their draws.

Then, we'll come back to them, with pictures.

1/ The Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3:

2/ The Duometre Spherotourbillon:

3/ The Duometre Spherotourbillon Enamel:

4/ The Duometre à Grande Sonnerie:

5/ The Master Gyrotourbillon 1:

6/ The Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Celeste:

7/ The Spherotourbillon Pocket Watch:

8/ The Rendez Vous Celestial:

9/ The Rendez Vous Tourbillon:

10/ The Atmos Marqueterie:

11/ The Reverso Cordonnet Neva:

12/ The Grande Reverso Tourbillon Skeleton:

The pictures will come later, but I warn you, this is rather brutal!

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-03-17 08:09:47

Key Points from the Discussion

The intricate sketches of the Hybris Artistica pieces are already mesmerizing, prompting a desire for videos to better visualize and understand these complex wonders.
The Duometre à Grande Sonnerie is a highly anticipated piece within the collection, with collectors eager to see actual photographs.
The Master Gyrotourbillon 1 remains a personal favorite for some, despite the allure of other transcendental pieces like the Celeste.
The 'Duometre à Grande Sonnerie' is noted for its warmer aesthetic compared to the original version, suggesting a refined design approach.
The artistic quality of the sketches is so high that one commenter suggests framing them as art.

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DRMW

Mar 17, 2014

Definitely look forward to the live pics! [nt]

amanico

Mar 17, 2014

Take your pills, the shock is rather brutal. ;) [nt]

cory

Mar 17, 2014

WOW... what are the best pills to take?

I am really looking forward to seeing these pictures, especially the 'Duometre à Grande Sonnerie'... oh i bet it is amazing Amanico. Thanks for this thread.

amanico

Mar 17, 2014

You will suffer. There some amazing ideas, there! [nt]

cory

Mar 17, 2014

Im already suffering...

Will these amazing ideas be produced in the actual watches? Man, JLC are awesome!

cory

Mar 17, 2014

I hope...

this 'Duometre à Grande Sonnerie' is warmer and not as 'cold' as the original.

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