+1 Mine (recently acquired) says Hi :-)

Jul 22, 2020,05:27 AM
 

It is a beautiful watch and underrated when looking at the current prices in the secondary market.

However, sometimes I wonder where the brand is heading given yesterday’s release of the MUT. I even like the design but the rest (pricing, limited edition, marketing, sales channel) leaves me speechless. It‘s hard to not take it as a gimmick...




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Jaeger Lecoultre Geophysic Universal Time. One picture, two reasons to love this watch.

 
 By: amanico : July 22nd, 2020-03:42
An eye catching dial, a superb and very interesting movement. Superb, because it is nicely decorated? Yes, it could be better finished, but at this level of price... Interesting because it is the combination of a dead second and a world time. As for the e...  

+1 Mine (recently acquired) says Hi :-)

 
 By: 74hk : July 22nd, 2020-05:27
It is a beautiful watch and underrated when looking at the current prices in the secondary market. However, sometimes I wonder where the brand is heading given yesterday’s release of the MUT. I even like the design but the rest (pricing, limited edition, ...  

One of the most attractive JLC' s from the last years...

 
 By: jlux : July 22nd, 2020-05:39
...and one of the most interesting and visually pleasing movements from the brand. Here I would however most certainly go with the steel version.

this UT

 
 By: Cookies : July 22nd, 2020-06:17
is the one that got away...I will plunge on one, if the time and opportunity and provenance is right. The dial is gorgeous and so regal.

Same boat Nic

 
 By: Cookies : July 22nd, 2020-06:26
Time and funds...let us pray for this COVID to end soon, so we will all be back to full capacity. Amen!

That's it. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 22nd, 2020-06:36

I am a sucker for rose gold, and

 
 By: K-Lo : July 22nd, 2020-06:50
This implement of the world timer is Top, for me. Would love to wear this when weather permits.

Sorry, forgot to add, the “dead beat”

 
 By: K-Lo : July 22nd, 2020-10:05
Seconds complication to the mix, true gem right here, true gem.

I think I am in more agreement, now,

 
 By: K-Lo : July 22nd, 2020-10:13
Than before. 😉😉😉

Agree with you on this WT !

 
 By: gautamak : July 22nd, 2020-06:51
Lucky to acquire one in 2018 which is really fascinating. Love to share again 😃 ...  

Thanks Nico. [nt]

 
 By: gautamak : July 23rd, 2020-02:14

Sadly, yes. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 22nd, 2020-09:46

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 22nd, 2020-10:07

Very nice watch. Wonderful picture. 👍

 
 By: geross : July 22nd, 2020-18:32
Charming world time. Jlc makes great movements. The dial is also very detailed. Tfs. My friend, Nico. 😊 Geross.

Agreed, great piece!

 
 By: Andres_Felipe_Gomez : August 4th, 2020-15:41
Nicolas, I have this watch in steel on sale in mint condition for a great price.. maybe would you be interested or know someone who is??

Yep! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2020-04:11

Hmmhh.. What a delightful shot.. And yes, indeed also under my JLC‘s Top 5; how did you rightfully say:.. in the „affordable“ category !.. Well put !

 
 By: hs111 : August 5th, 2020-08:17
Where does one get the combo of a superb WT and the „dead beat“/ seconde morte ? I truly love mine with a mesmerizing front AND a quite sophisticated movement, which also renders a very nice backside. For me: well done JLC ! (Ahemm, there were/are people ...  

With sincere pleasure, my friend !.. With full pleasure, once that ubiquitous limits in travelling are gone.. There definitely will be a day..

 
 By: hs111 : August 5th, 2020-08:39
.. in the not so distant future, I hope ! Best, hs. PS: If I may ask, you cater for the Framboise or some Mirabelles