Jaeger-LeCoultre

. . . last week for a very special reason . . . first, a few photos to introduce you to the environs . . . . . . and to my host, boutique staffer Jason G . . . . . . who generously offered his time and expertise; Jason also assisted our 'underground gang'...  

What was this special reason? You fell in love with one of these beauties and decided to change of bride? LOL Thanks for this special visit, my friend. Best. Borat ( and you know....If you're kind with me, I'll let you use...LOL)

. . . as before, our goals may change, but the methods remain the same . . . cordially, Don Turo

. . . a few special offerings, such as the rose gold Master Control Hometime Boutique . . . . . . which was re-envisioned in white gold this year as the Hometime 2008 Boutique . . . . . . and in steel as the 8 Day Boutique . . . . . . which leads up to th...  

Hi Art, I thought you were running after a Reverso Skeleton tourbillon? Cheers Dje

Just as I thought I was getting these boutique editions out of my system. Of course many thanks for taking shots of these!

. . . only available at JLC boutiques . . . photogenic, no? Jason even indulged in my request for a wrist shot . . . ah, the lengths one must go thru to please a humble aficionado . . . . . . it was pure torture for Jason, I'm sure ;-)...  

I much prefer the Amvox III, much more elaborated, IMO. And the Amvox III is the 1st watch to use some parts of the Extrem Lab, too. But I'm still waiting the end of your teasing... Borat.

. . . as wonderful as they are, it has always been the Reverso for me, which I have long considered a paradigm of pure dress watch design . . . . . . as in this rare example of a Patek Reverso [photo courtesy of fellow Purist David P]....  

. . . aesthetic sensibilities, due to their perfect 'golden ratio' proportions and modest size. The Reverso design lends itself equally well to simple and complex versions, and my long-time favorite is the relatively recent skeleton version from the mid-9...  

You have admired the artr deco before. Did you get it? respo

. . . the Reverso Skeleton and the Reverso Platinum. I've mentioned the Platinum before as one of my favorite designs, but this was the first occasion to see one in the metal:...  

. . . a Reverso exhibits pure class, in my humble opinion, and the Platinum is an exemplar of understated yet highly accomplished design....  

. . . is overshadowed by the Skeleton, which is one of very few to compete with my affection for what I consider to be the most compelling design of all, namely, the Omega central tourbillon. The Skeleton strikes me as a counterpoint to the Omega in aesth...  

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I'm amazed to see a Reverso Tourbillon Skeleton for sale!!! I really thought that all were sold out. These 2 are really among the top five of the nicest Reversos ever made, and I'd even rank the Skeleton in the 3 nicest! This is, as you said, a very light... 

. . . and, as I just relayed to Alex, it would be my final acquisition . . . if the gods are kind, then this Reverso is on a very short list of watches that would close out my collection . . . cordially, Art.

by showing me this watch!!! I thought it's long sold out. Do I have to fly to LA??? I saw the latest Omega central tourbillon in Macau (the one w/ open dial, black finishing), and kept on staring at it with an open mouth, until the sales people worried ab... 

for some reason I can't appreciate the slightly industrial styling of the Nr. 2 skeleton tourbillon, it just doesn't look right to me. But the Nr. 1 is JLC's best tourbillon of the last 20 years in terms of size, finish and price; I also love the fact tha... 

Discreet is certainly not my middle name nor in my blood . cen@jkt

. . . my thanks to Jason and Stephanie for making the arrangements with their superiors to allow me the privilege of taking photos in the boutique, and for their hospitality and indulgence . . . cordially, Art...  

Appreciate the pics. I live just 20 minutes outside of the BH area and have been very temped to visit the JLC in person. Having a very 'squirly' resistance to ultra fine watches I have been staying away.

Reverso (IMHO) is the Sun-Moon (discontinued model): Appreciate the introduction to the new JLC boutique. tempusfugit...  

For having taken the time to post your visit to JLC BH, which shows once again the great customer service and patience (to us watch maniacs) that they have. Kudos to them! Now, tell me which JLC are you eyeing? You can trust in me, as I won´t tell anybody... 

how much I enjoy your posts full of suspense This was one great journey for me (Nicolas added a few notches) in this season's time You surely are a good Inquisitor because Jason cheeks were so colorful on last picture Thank you a lot for these tormenting ... 

great pics...