Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2

kamdaswani · 2013-08-10T00:30:53Z

Kamdaswani reviews his Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2, detailing its innovative buckle, accuracy, and the surprising cost of parts.

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Kamdaswani shares his excitement and initial impressions after receiving his Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2, a highly anticipated timepiece. He details the watch's intricate crown structure and the surprisingly complex buckle mechanism, offering practical advice for new owners. His post also touches on the watch's performance and the unexpected cost of replacement parts.

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Hi guys,

took me about 2 months on the wait list but i just got delivery of my LAB 2 !

there are a ton of pics out there so i am just adding a few here ..

the crown's structure deserves a close up... incredible detail on the work

i would like to mention the buckle mechanism - first off, the instructions on its use are useless in the manual so don't even bother ! But fortunately the staff at the boutique are incredible ... there is lock / unlock system and then you have 3 options: you can rotate the strap around the "gear" 180 degrees to set it either in the long or short position ( i actually need the long when using the leather strap and the short for the rubber strap ) and then there is an angled position that allows you to pop the buckle out ... you have to remember to lock the buckle back in position once you have positioned it properly so as to not damage the rotating pivots ...

pretty fabulous piece ... received rave reviews when i was out at a dinner and it felt great in the pool and jacuzzi !

oh, i was pondering whether i should just get a second buckle as a spare since prices seem to be sky rocketing for replacement straps and buckles recently so i asked them to check the current cost : are you ready for this .... ??

USD$3,000+change ....

that's about 5% of the cost of the watch !

yikes !

hope you enjoy the pics...

all the best,

kam

Key Points from the Discussion

The JLC LAB 2's buckle mechanism is highly technical, featuring a lock/unlock system and options to rotate the strap 180 degrees for long or short positions, plus an angled position to pop the buckle out.
The replacement buckle for the JLC LAB 2 costs over USD$3,000, which is approximately 5% of the watch's total price, a surprisingly high figure.
The watch maintains good accuracy, gaining about 4 seconds a day, whether on the wrist or resting face up.
The black logo on the buckle, which is inlaid into a groove, can break, requiring a full buckle replacement from JLC, a process that takes about two months.
The JLC LAB 2 is considered a significant piece where JLC invests heavily in new design and technology, often offering it at a more competitive price than other brands might for similar innovation.
The high price of the buckle, despite its technical sophistication, is considered prohibitive by some collectors.

The Discussion

patrickmaniac

Aug 10, 2013

Congrats kam

You have with you a wonderful piece . I understand that it's like the veryon where jlc stumps up a sizeable sum to get it on the market but on the other end, they are able to experiment on new design and technology. If it was other brands that had this on the market, I would dare put a wager that it would be priced far more than what jlc has done. Enjoy the watch! Cheers PAt

Baron - Mr Red

Aug 10, 2013

Wow

That really is quite something to have on the wrist. Congratulations

Andy

Aug 10, 2013

Beautiful piece....

I was lucky to see one in London this year and instantly fell for it :) Great pics - do you have a wrist shot..? Yours, Andy.

kamdaswani

Aug 10, 2013

Wrist Shot

here ya go .. just heading out for dinner ...

Andy

Aug 10, 2013

Awesome...

Fits your wrist very well....have a great evening :) Yours, Andy.

blomman Mr Blue

Aug 12, 2013

Huge congrats! :)

That is a beast of a watch! Wear it in best of health! :) Best Blomman

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