Jaeger-LeCoultre

Hello JLC-fans, Most of you might think of me as a hard-core vintage nut... Well, I am! But, when I look into my watch box, I do see some modern watches as well. One thing I find interesting is that of the few JLC watches I have bought new from AD since 2...  

but for now, i can only enjoying the show :) best, chris

Enjoy, Chris! :) Many of us here do have one or more TT JLC's... Hope they will join! And maybe you will be convinced to join us soon...? ;) Best Blomman

Best Patrice ...  

And please come back later this week - I know you have more! ;) Best, my friend Blomman

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....i just kept buying more and more expensive cameras until one, eventually, worked!

Hope to see your Reverso Rouge join here soon! :) Best, my friend Blomman

I still remember when this one was released, the announcement, the excitation, the making of... I do hope we'll live that again! Best, Nicolas ...  

Yes, this pic brings back the memory of the launch! A happy moment! :) Best, my friend Blomman

Will try to find the pics of the TT DSA launch... Best, Nicolas

How it catches the light ! This is living ! Looks marvelous !

greetings all..after much lurking and enjoying the banter, I finally decided to join.... I love all JLC's especially the TT as I have managed to own, TT DSA American, and TT 1931 Reverso, limited edition Casa fagliano strap ( black ). and would love to ad... 

To insert pictures, use our uploader, located at the right above insert ( post your message ), or use imageshack, and select " direct link " to copy your picture NEW PC/Mac HTML5/Flash uploader Looking forward to reading more from you, my new friend! Nico... 

Thank you for the warm welcome...... And for the tutorial on posting pic. Best Taylor

Welcome Tylor, Glad to have you with us. Please share some photos of your TT's! Best Blomman

Thank you for your warm welcome....glad we share the same passion for the TT's...:) I hope to post some pics soon..... Best Taylor

Mesmerizing shot! Passed up on both the US n EU versions a couple of times .... Not sure why .... Now I know I am kicking myself ....

Thank you, my friend! :) You should join the club! ;) Best Blomman

I can jump in also. Bill ...  

Your first shot really makes me want to jump in... To the Sea! :) Great pair of photos, my friend! Best Blomman

Both European versions. ...  

A couple other Tributes to match my TT Deep Sea. (Tudor Heritage Black Bay, IWC Vintage Collection Aquatimer). ...  

The Aquatimer I was really close to jump on when IWC released the Vintage Collection... IMO, the best of the IWC Vintage Collection. Best Blomman

.. BTW: you've decided for the above Duo for hte EUCH- versions - always nice to look at this Duo (above) Best, hs

I really like the brown courdova strap on the Reverso. :) Thank you for joining. Best Blomman

cheers fernando ...  

Thank you for joining, my friend! :) Best Blomman

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Sorry for the poor quality....:( this was my 1st ever post... :)) thank you once again for the tutorial... ...  

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We don't see many of these here! Very nice, please share more. :) Best Blomman

From this summer … Since then I went back to the black croc strap. I like this picture a lot … but I just wish I flew a company that cleans its windows better ;-) ...  

Looks great! I should try a white strap next summer... Best Blomman

TT Polaris 68, full lume dial version. So, what's your plan? :) Best Blomman ...  

I wore my original Polaris for the last 5 days, it will be time to change! No lume dial. But hey, I am very happy with it! Best, Nicolas ...  

Best Patrice ...  

.. One for All , and All for One ! Guess, there may be only one .. Unless Dr Mamadu does something magic ! Looking patiently forward to that, my friend .. Best, hs En garde , mes amis ! .. Best, hs PS: X minus 5 days (until SIHH) ...  

.. Never forget.. D'Artagnan !... And I guess, there is only One.. As always - my very best, hs

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Thank you for keeping with the theme, Tylor! :) Best Blomman

I feel so fortunate and humbled to even own these pieces, and now even more fortunate to be able to share with all of you...thank you for making me feel so welcomed.... I am quite new to this hobby and I truly hope to learn more from all the esteemed watc... 

Hope, dear Blomman, that's still ok - and not too late ;) I guess, you remember some hilarious days , when the first DSA ( EU it was) arrived.. .. in Paris .. City of lights, city with friends.. Some reflections.. in front of a (well known) certain jardin...  

.. one can be happy to have such memories !.. Thank you very much, again ! :) :) Best, hs

How could I forget?! Such a great moment! :) Well, never too late - especially to this post as I will go on for one week. This was only day #1... Best, dear friend Blomman

.. finally try to get the TTP 65, as I unfortunately had missed the SS- version from the Paris Boutique; the P,atinum one was beyond my reach.. Welll, for the moment I am lookng forward, to what the SIHH will unveil. - and I also neanwhile developed some ... 

. Or as they say : Bonus - Melior - Optimus ( Citation ref : Baron..) Again best, hs

I agree with you that they are great looking watches but as a vintage collector, I am wondering how these "fake" old watches will age. They already pretends to be old... How will a fake patina looks in 20 or 30 years (patina on patina)?... These watches w... 

Hello Goldenlutin, Interesting to read your thoughts on the subject. I am no pure vintage watch collector. So my thoughts are a bit different... Guess I am more like Dexter, living two lifes... But in my case it's more one foot in the past and one in the ...  

.. I LOVE the Tribute idea and making of It brings back The Spirit of these distant older times; Yes, its re-Edition , but if done carefully, coherent and faithful to the Originals, these are very nice endeavours ; And , same as you, if JLC ever does some... 

First of all, I am happy that people enjoy their re-editions. My point was just to say that in an historic perspective, these re-editions do not refer to the period we do live in but to the past. That is why I wrote that they don't have an own story to te... 

But, that is the great thing with this forum - we are all entitled to our own opinions. And there is no rule that we all have to agree. But, I must ask since your argument is that if you change something when making a new version it is OK, but not OK to m...  

These Tributes have another mission: To allow people to discover the past of a brand. If some didn't know the Polaris before its re edition, many more didn't know the the Deep Sea Alarm existed. To revisit the past helps to visit, to know it. Can we compl... 

Dear Nicolas, Sorry for the late answer. Yes, I do own a few modern JLC. As an example, I own a Reverso Duoface (first execution). I like it because indications on both sides of the case where not available in the 30ies (except the Movado chronograph prot... 

Well Goldenlutin - on that we agree. Please feel free to share some of yours that you mentioned. Best Blomman

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Any JLC related patina? Best Blomman ...  

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do prefer Teardrop lugs.... Best Blomman ...  

In addition the teardrop models are more common/easy to find. At least I found mine quite easily. Best, Goldenlutin

;) Best, Nicolas ...  

Almost too good to true

One of your Chrono you have in pair? :) :) :) Best, Nicolas

LOVE this one, GL. Always wanted to do the pair with the rectangular sister, which I also missed the very same day. Both black dials. Some more to show? ;) Best, Nicolas

Nothing more to add. Best, Chris

While I understand your reasoning, to call these watches " fake" is quite inaccurate and offensive. I myself was not born early enough to be able to purchase these watches at their original releases. I'm however thankful that JLC was able to offer these "... 

.. Also very much liked your concept of passing on the piece and the stories.. our stories. And after all, these are excellent watches.. Best, hs

Most of thre current JLC production has a strong link with the padt, and can be considered as Homages or Tributes. I hear you as a vinage collector, I totally agree with you that nothing will replace vintage watches. Are these Tribute here to replace the ... 

Hi Nicolas, Geophysic: still hunting... But I am not the only one. I would not be astonished at all, if JLC launches a tribute/homage/reedition of it THIS year (we will see on Monday). It would almost be logical. I do hope that it will be DIFFERENT from t... 

We'l see if this year is the year of the Geophysic.... But if they do so, it won't compete with the original, it will just be a modern offer who will offer the possibility for people who don't know it to rediscover it... IF JLC re edits it! I've put a pic... 

Good morning! :) Hope you all will have a great day! Best Blomman ...  

..that covers this Day2 as well but just to make sure, in case you've not looked ( just above) here again the second Lady Twin again DSA LeCoultre - Fall impressions.. Best for Thursday ! hs :) ...  

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.. since I have already entered my two for the first two days - there may not be much powder left for today, except.. If I am to find a certain lunch- shot, with the LC- DSA - Amérique.. (I.e. the one I had entered for today / day 2) Let's see ... Had a n...  

Thank you, dear friend for following me thru my week! :) Guess we need to make new plans for tomorrow...? ;) Best Blomman

.. happily follow, with two options: a) either I try to come up with a similiar / or same piece b) I would then choose a complimentary piece ( lets assume you go for another round): - I could look for a pendent - You simply have many more options, as you ... 

This one...! :) To be honest, with this one I am cheating a bit... Not a true "Tribute To" watch... More of a "What if" watch...! ;) Promisse to come back with t ture TT watch for day #4! Best Blomman ...  

.. I mean the JLC Vintage Chronograph (two counters), or are my eyes generating an illusion.. Best, hs PS: Now I have to think what to take.. - but I do know what to take on day 4, at least .. :)

Yes, my first Chrono ever...! Day four, should we go rectagular...? :) Best, my friend Blomman

.. Looking foward to your cue and your going ahead i'll then try my best to follow ! Best for Friday ! hs PS: Glad you liked the DSA - backside.. the frogman is always nice to look at !

.. the only thing I can offer to you.. What could that be? Well.. What about just another perspective ? Thus, here the DSAs backside(s): I believe worth while showing A really beautiful caseback, I think.. :)) Hope you apologize this little "mini"-cheat.....  

The DSA is beautiful! Love the frogman engraving. :) Best Blomman

Aaah, but wait a minute, this is not a Tribute! :) Best, Nicolas ...  

.. but it is already nice to see her at least in pictures, or at GTGs in the real, from time to time; - always this has been and is a real revelation ! .. and it is a piece with a great history and lots of DNA.. - And what does that mean ? Well simply sai... 

But I do not blame you - the Geophysic is always a great choice! :) We are really riding the same wave here, my friend. I wore mine just before I started this TT week... ;) Best Blomman

I think you will love that... ;) Best, Nicolas

Give me a hint, my friend...? Best Blomman

I will keep the dial which was in my Watch, and I asked them to install this one, this NOS one... Can't wait to pick it in Geneva. Best, Nicolas

.. A really major thing, no almost a miracle !! Huge and double kind congratulations ! THAT is meaning something these days.. What a " Yippee", what a lucky day.. I'm indeed happy for you !! - So, close to 3,5 hrs before your flight.. you can really relax... 

I couldn't resist to take it... First Geneva Wrist Shots tomorrow? ;) Yes, you are damn right, I'd better pack my luggage, now! Best, Nicolas

.. I'd be a little bit curious about : - Does this now mean you have to search for (another) very special chronometer to match the dial ?? - Of course, it is already the possession of such a NOS beauty, which makes you very happy, I guess.. Not long until... 

Good morning! Hope you will have a great day - TGI Friday! :) Best Blomman ...  

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.. rules are there, also to look for exceptions, sometimes ! those can be enjoyable, I trust ! LlOLLLL !! :) Best, hs

I have fallen! Best, my friend Blomman

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.. to look at ; As I cannnot show the backside of the DSAs on the wrist - I' ll have to surrender for today !.. Will be back on ( rectangular ?) day 4, my friend ! Best, hs

So, let's do plans for tomorrw! Rectangular is it! :) Best for the weekend, my friend Blomman

This one...! :) Hope I to see more TT Reverso's here - I know there are plenty in the forum! HAGWE Blomman ...  

.. but maybe you give us, one of my favorite shots by you a shot with coffee, a pic from Venezia - a shot which meanwhile almost is trademarked !!.. And in fact, it IS a picture of something veeery nice, and rectangular ! So maybe, we can have this great ... 

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.. and I thought, it was Venezia BTW, this red/ red here is a super set- up for this cool shot I' m sure you somewhere have the other one, as well, as it possibly started the coffee shot TM, in a way ? So please, another try ! Best, hs

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.. you see, you've ALWAYS plenty to play with Blomman , humble me et al LOLLL ! This Vintage Reverso is one of the nicest, if not the nicest, I have ever seen: the colors, the patina, the dial, its presence .. Simply perfect !.. And I know, that this magi... 

.. well, herewith for Saturday, Day 4 of your Week to Tribute As mentioned, just now, as announced by our friend Blomman, also for me will be under a rectangular topic Here is mine, the Tribute To Reverso 1931 , which I dearly love; she is a watch, mainly...  

I must say that the TT Reverso Black really sings to me! :) But I have to restrain myself... The Reverso Chocolate is another option I will have to look in to... All the best for the WE! Blomman

Best Patrice ...  

I still miss several Red here...! Thank you for joining, my friend. Best Blomman

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With a Camaro! :) Best, my friend Blomman ...  

Here is another sweet TT 1931 Reverso for you... HAGWE Best, Javier ...  

.. I like your brown strap, a lot so,mis this a Fagliano strap, maybe ? have a great WEf, best, hs

And yes Fagliano strap! Have a great weekend HS. Best, J.

Have a great weekend. Best, J.

Thank you for joining! :) I know there are several TT Reverso Black in the forum, but we don't see them that often posted. Hope this will change! Best Blomman

You know the Red is a forum favorite but the Black great as well.... we should definitely see more of it! All the best, J.

.. guess you' ve : a/ been too tired / overslept ? b/ you're already too busy Either way , so here is my day- shot on Day 4 - one more time: Greetings to the Nordic friend - Day 4 ! My best for your Saturday ! Greetings to you and yours ! :)) hs ...  

I did over sleep this morning, dear friend! But will try to make it up to you... ;) Best Blomman

Good morning! :) Yes, as HS pointed out - I overslept... Sorry...! ;) Hope you all will have a great Saturday! Best Blomman ...  

.. as it apparently can play with light and shade .. Cool, as well :) - Pls note that I will have to cheat a little bit for tomorrow ( as I'm almost running out of Rectangular pics and pieces for TT's But we'll see tomorrow !.. My Saturday's Best, Hs

Sorry for the bad phone pic.... ...  

Sorry for putting this one up so early, but due to evening activites... ... tomorrow I plan to wear this one...! The less rare metal... ;) Best Blomman ...  

.. cannot serve the thread with this TTP 65 - had missed the ss, and the Pt. was beyond reach, at that time - well, maybe at a distant day, if .. a TTP 65/ ss would surface -- THEN !.. Thus, I'll share my TTP 68 with your Tribute to Week,, Always I enjoy ...  

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...and the nice pair is because of you :)

Great to see you joining here! :) Is that the SS or PL version? Best Blomman

so, the 65 boutique model.

.. I will take the liberty to go ahead, even before your Sunday- starting cue for Day-5: Thus, find below again my choice for today, - as announced yesterday: So, here again, my Sunday choice.. TTP 68 .. Oh, have to set the date properly ;) Thus, have a g...  

Thank you for keeping with me, my friend! :) Will put it on line soon! Best Blomman

Hope you all will have a great Sunday! :) Best Blomman ...  

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Thus, my friend - again The TTP 68: As annoumced .. Afternoon greetings to you.. Have a great Sunday evening , Best, hs PS: Now I have really to think, if there is something left for me to share.. ;)) ...  

Great to see the Polaris enjoying life, my friend! :) Best Blomman

Best Patrice ...  

Patrice, we share many of these TT's! :) Yours is the Paris edition, yes? Best, my friend Blomman

This one...! :) So, what's your plan? Best Blomman ...  

.. is to share another view of something familiar.. - However, this is a little cheat, because I've worn her already.. Just the luminous face.. Still nice and classy, isn't it ? Hence, I need to let you know, that I've used all my cards, this evening ...  

Please keep going, my friend! :) New or not - two more days of TT's to complete the week... Best Blomman

.. Just let me know , if I should do that ?.. - And just show something eg:Vintage < If yes, no problem ,, Best, hs

TT or vintage - all are welcome! :) Best Blomman

..less taken out lately, to get some wrist time : .. I will therefore contribute something else, which is nice to look at, ;) just for the sake of it, to complete the series of exchange But mainly I will be watching and enjoying your last 2 days.. Actuall...  

We don't often see here. Please feel free to share more of this beauty! :) Best and thank you for keep me company during the week, my friend! Blomman

Best Patrice ...  

I should try to find more straps for the Red. Have a great time at the SIHH! :) Best Blomman

Good morning! :) Hope you will have a great day! Best Blomman ...  

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.. as you suggested another picture, - here is a wristshot .. sits comfy, as always with this case Rectangular pleasure.. No TT, but according your wishes.. - just a fine watch - not more.. not less Best, for the start into the new week hs PS: - apologies...  

I do like this one! Date watches intrigues me a lot. A future theme for me... ? :) So, HS - what will it be for the last day? Day 7...?! ;) Best, my friend Blomman

Each model is individually has what distinguishes Thank you very much. WTA ...  

And the Reverso - I think all here know what my choice would be... Luckily, I still haven't been forced to choose only one! ;) Great looking original Polaris you have! :) Best Blomman

To finnish this week of "Tribute To" I plan to wear... ..."these"! So, what's your plan? Best Blomman ...  

.. explore my sleeve for something round.. and as you like those date- watches, I will try accordingly : So, here is a very classical JLC piece, from one of the best times of JLC in the Vintage period : - Thus, my choice is no TT, but a watch most of us l...  

Such a beautiful and well balanced watch! Only "problem" is that you wish for a see thru case backtto be able to see the movement. Thank you for joining me thru the whole week, my friend Best Blomman

...I like more than several vintage Reverso, hard to believe it, isn't it? Just perfect. Ave, Chris

To tell you a secret. .. I find the modern Reverso more wearable than most of the vintage.... But, that is just between you and me, my friend... Please tell the others.... Vlad will finally hit the ban button if he finds out! ;) Best Blomman

Who? Where? Me? Sssshhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! :) Cheers

Hope you will have a great day! :) Best Blomman ...  

.. a real pleasure to join you for these days.. and yes, we both know, how nice the movements of the TD's are ! i wish you all the best, also for the remainder of the week !! Cheers, my friend, Thank you with this little TD collage.. A very nice vintage, ...  

Thank you for the collage, my friend! :) Best Blomman

.. are these 2 sides of a Reverso Duo Face or is it the TT 1931 and the white (grained ?) is another watch ? Either way these 2 x 2 shots are superb ! Have to say, enjoyed your Tribute To Week - as it also shows that there already has been a series of the... 

This one is the SS / simpler dial version. But, still very lovely IMO. :) Best, my friend Blomman ...  

.. BTW , I didn/t even know there was also a Duo Face with the appearance and dial on the "Recto" - side of the TTR 1931 - A very balanced specimen, for sure ! Best again, hs

This watch is indeed a Reverso Duo face, my friend. SS, Blue front/white back. The one with white grained dial is a WG, front face white, backside blue. Thank you form following me the whole TT week, dear HS! :) Best Blomman

.. a Reverso Duo Face, with blue front / Reverso only writing ( like fir the TTR) and the nice backside in white. Following you in your TT- series was honor & pleasure, likewise, and provided some good fun. I always enjoy seeing your nice "candies" .. "À ... 

... first time to try wearing it on my wrist, I like this one very much, a powerful watch! ...  

Is a MUST in a Memovox collection...! :) Best, my friend Blomman