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Can you spot the difference?
During the JLC True Second launch and prior to collect my Geophysic Universal Time True Second, the sales representative keeps telling me the one I am about to get has a piece missing from the regular production. I was totally baffled to what he was saying until he send me a photo, showing the missing part (top center of photo) and the regular production piece has an additional "bridge" covering partially the swinging balance. He explained that to have the piece added the movement looked "whole", and the launched model doesn't have, making the watch more exclusive. After seeing this photo, what are your thoughts, with or without or doesn't matter?
A real talking point watch, most people saw it thought it was a quartz watch, only to see the automatic movement that this JLC is one special piece, and commenting on the UT finish...
Cheers to all, Ian
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Can you spot the difference?
During the JLC True Second launch and prior to collect my Geophysic Universal Time True Second, the sales representative keeps telling me the one I am about to get has a piece missing from the regular production. I was totally baffled to what he was sayin...
I love both, with or without the additional bridge.
But the version without the bridge has an extra refinement... Look at the part of the movement under the balance wheel... It is perled! Best, Nicolas
Mine also does not have the bridge
I like pulling the crown to stop the Gyrolab wheel and be able to see it with all the space around it. It gives it its proper niche space. I much prefer this "limited" version ;-) I wonder how many shipped like these. It somehow gives a unique place to th...
Hard to say... It reminds me the dial of the TT Polaris 68 with its orange luminous
Indexes... At the beginning they said 30, then 50, then 100, probably... But who cares? The most important is that you have one, Amigo. Un abrazo. Nicolas
Mine also without Ian!
And I think it is a nice touch. I hadn't thought of scrutinising it with the crown pulled - great idea and I am now off to do that! Roger
Hard to tell without seeing both watches
It is a question of balance and "space occupation". However, I would have liked to be informed before I purchased the watch. I'm sure they would accept to change if not happy with the outcome though. Congratulations for your purchase Ian, it is a very nic...
Thoroughly explained
I recalled the sales explained over and over again the first batch comes without the bridge and that alone is worth getting. I was later presented the photo with the bridge in place. This UT is one masterpiece...
(a bit cheeky) Does that mean that the movement ...
.... have at least three less components/parts than announced (1 bridge + 2 screws) ? Anyway, nice finding, and it's always a pleasure to look at these movement in details (and that without having to open the case). All the best, Etienne