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Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second - The real time keeper!
Hello all,
I just received a watch that has been fascinating me for years.
For me, it all started in 2015/2016 when JLC announced the new models and published this nice video (unfortunately unavailable now).
The True Second was born, in two versions the Date and the Universal Time. I prefer my watches to be subtle and under the radar so I naturally went to the Date version.
Our dear moderator Amanico did a great job presenting both models then.
Why do I call it the real timekeeper? Because it stores time for a full second before releasing it by moving the hand.
This watch brings a lot but most importantly, it brings an unusual complication which is spotted (and understood?) only by the connoisseurs. "Common" people think this is a quartz, which makes me secretly smile. A real "Ingénieur" watch in my eyes, I'm very pleased with it!
Another novelty for me is the "quick release" strap and buckle. Nice but as I don't have other "quick release" straps, not very useful to me yet.
When we had the chance to visit the factory (thanks to Nico once again!), we attended a workshop on "The Sound". A pity that the 770 movement was not part of the movement we listened too. The combination of the sound of an automatic movement and the sound of the true second is rather unique!
I let you enjoy the different photos, to make your own opinion.
Best,
E.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second - The real time keeper!
Hello all, I just received a watch that has been fascinating me for years. For me, it all started in 2015/2016 when JLC announced the new models and published this nice video (unfortunately unavailable now). The True Second was born, in two versions the D...
I‘m with you
– I also love my True Second. I purchased the bracelet additionally, and it is easy to swap with different straps (20 mm). I use to marvel at the movement, too. Best, Ivo ...
I totally agree with your description
A watch that flies under the radar but contains unique details. Apart from the complication, I also note the level of finishing. Not only on the movement side (which was the lift in quality for JLC I saw back then) but also on the dial side. Look at the s...
Huge congratulations -
Apart from its unique tech specs/details, this Geophysic is rather unique compared to the current JLC line-up, it's definitely not a one-of-many design, both as a whole and with so many interesting details; I think the dial texture has yet not been praise...
I agree, I forgot to talk about the dial and its details, it does look very very nice.
When the TT to Geophysic came out, I thought the grainy dial was a lovely feat! Here it is a bit more subtle with a finer grain. I saw some nice photos online of it being dressed down, I look forward to trying that as it suits the watch very well. I agree...
A truely great watch
I agree that the Geophysic True Second is a great watch and very versatile with straps. Compared to the other watches this one is the one where I change the straps more often and have the most for. My watch is a bit more specific because it has a variant ...
I was interested in this watch h since it was introduced but did not have the means to buy it at that time.
Two years ago (and knowing the pictures of the prototypes by amanico) is saw one on offer in Belgium and bought it from a grey market dealer who was not knowing what he is selling 😄 As far as I know there are only 2 other pictures of this watch with this ...
That would be interesting to know.
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