Sound versus JLC
How does everyone feel about Kari's sound versus a JLC master minute repeater specifically a titanium piece that admire?
It has been a while since I have heard the JLC piece
But my recollection (supported by my playing just now of a bunch of YouTube videos of that watch) is that the sound is more percussive in nature, with some higher-level overtones that are not entirely pleasing to the ear. To me, Kari's piece has a more cl...
Thanks Gary for the input
You have a jlc reverso repeater correct? Have you had the pleasure of hearing other repeaters in person versus you tube? I was in the journe boutique ths weekend but no repeaters available. It's so hard to see these beauties in person.
I have had the good luck
...to have heard a bunch, including my Reverso of course, but also examples from PP, a fantastic vintage VC piece owned by a prominent Purist, an AP grande comp in TI that really blew me away, the JLC you referred to, several pieces of Kari's including Ma...
Sounds beautiful...
Tone is beautiful. Not trying to be critical, but do I hear a small hesitation on the rack when chiming the hours? The rate seems to be slightly inconsistent, as it seems to speed up and slow down just a tiny bit for the hour chimes. Congratulations to Ka...
Agree with you
The chime clearly hangs at one point -- to me this is a matter for adjustment by Kari, as the watch is still in its final tuning phases. Good ear! Best, Gary