Agree on the Tantalum. For years I wanted that Panerai, the big case clearly highlight that dull tantalum hue. I just couldn’t bring myself to paying the secondary market premium.

Sep 15, 2019,14:18 PM
 

And then, as tastes were changing, I found the CB.  It was more than the Panerai in terms of cost, not by much actually as one still traded at a big premium while the CB traded at a reasonably large discount in the second hand market, but I had enough conviction to pull the trigger.  


Would be nice to see more use of it, aside from the visual it also withstands the day to day grind of being on the wrist pretty well.  I don’t believe there is a noticeable mark on my CB.  

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Jaeger Lecoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Hybris Artistica.

 
 By: amanico : September 15th, 2019-11:44
There are few chances you can see the MGT Gyrotourbillon 3 Hybris Artistica in the real world, as it is a piece unique. It was a privilege to be able to handle it for a few minutes, in 2014. Why posting it right now? Simple... I developed an obsession for...  

Beautiful piece. [nt]

 
 By: aris d : September 15th, 2019-11:53

Yes to tantalum.

 
 By: M4 : September 15th, 2019-12:25
The only tantalum watch I've handled is the FPJ CB. I'd love to see more. On this superb JLC, what is the number in the cutout? In this example, "58"? Thanks for posting. M4

No problem, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 15th, 2019-14:12

I am totally with you...we, the people...need more tantalum watches...😂...

 
 By: Izhik : September 15th, 2019-12:33
from all current catalogues, I think only the CB is in tantalum...will be great to have other brands offering something... this piece is monumental....I guess because of the gyroT, the watch is quite thick...

What a combo ! Indeed superb

 
 By: Mike H : September 15th, 2019-12:45
Tantalum case + ruthenium finishing would be a killing combo... if there was one with a brand I like. Let’s dream and maybe it will happen...

Indeed. Thanks, Vicente. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 15th, 2019-13:22

Agree on the Tantalum. For years I wanted that Panerai, the big case clearly highlight that dull tantalum hue. I just couldn’t bring myself to paying the secondary market premium.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : September 15th, 2019-14:18
And then, as tastes were changing, I found the CB. It was more than the Panerai in terms of cost, not by much actually as one still traded at a big premium while the CB traded at a reasonably large discount in the second hand market, but I had enough conv... 

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 15th, 2019-22:52

And / or from another brand... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 27th, 2019-13:24
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More... FPJ not ya gig?

 
 By: cory : September 27th, 2019-13:30
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I want to go farther... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 27th, 2019-13:40

What do you mean farther? [nt]

 
 By: cory : September 27th, 2019-14:00
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You will soon know. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 27th, 2019-15:28

???

 
 By: cory : September 27th, 2019-15:47
Are we both going farther?

Is it actually happening ☝️ [nt]

 
 By: cory : September 27th, 2019-15:56
Does it start with JLC? 😂

Tssssss.... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 27th, 2019-16:05

I guess 100k Euro. [nt]

 
 By: cory : September 27th, 2019-16:44

Muuuuuch less. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 27th, 2019-16:53

Yes. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 27th, 2019-16:53

For the Ratt? [nt]

 
 By: cory : September 27th, 2019-16:58
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The best looking Gyro 3 for sure.

 
 By: DSF : September 16th, 2019-02:27
Tantalum case is killer. Thanks for sharing Nico. Best, David

Perhaps silly

 
 By: Jurry : September 16th, 2019-08:34
Perhaps a silly question but what is tantalum and what makes it so special?

Thanks [nt]

 
 By: Jurry : September 16th, 2019-08:47

Definitely. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 27th, 2019-13:41