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Aug 02, 2017,19:20 PM
 

I agree with you, simple withe a Grand Feu enameled dial. Enameled dials do not fade and some times so bright it may be the first thing you notice when you glance at a watch.

However, I do not think it just began on watches. It is just rare for enameling metal is difficult because it has to be fired numerous times. Different colors melt and become viscous at different temperatures. It is a learned skill not easily mastered, time consuming, and expensive. I remember doing a research project in college between my 3rd and 4th year on enameling. It was humbling to say the least! Oh, my undergraduate degree was Ceramic and Materials Engineering.

Not 15 minutes ago I read a review on a new Breguet 40 mm Classique 8147 ( I believe) with.a Grand Feu enameled dial. From the photos it looks great but I cannot wait to see one in person.

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Some Jaeger Lecoultre enameled watches and thoughts.

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-00:21
We are several, in our virtual home, to be fans of enamel dials. I asked to the Manufacture to prepare a selection of watches I wanted to see, and to take in pictures, which we managed to do, but with Jaeger Lecoultre, there is always some place for unexp...  

Thank you, very tempting.

 
 By: dr.kol : July 16th, 2017-00:43
Your post is raising the obvious thoughts: "Should I get one?" Best, Kari

The answer is as obvious as is the question... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-01:06

You mean the righy qustion is "which one?" [nt]

 
 By: dr.kol : July 16th, 2017-04:26

Simple or complicated? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-04:43

Platinum or steel. WG does not sing to me - it turns yellowish [nt]

 
 By: dr.kol : July 16th, 2017-04:54

Not sure white gold is turning yellow, with modern JLCs... So, plain dial or openings? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-06:32

I have PP 5750G so plain. Why to spoil the enamel? [nt]

 
 By: dr.kol : July 16th, 2017-07:31

So the Duometre Q.L Enamel is made for you. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 17th, 2017-14:21

Thanks. I will speak with JLC Singapore Boutique. [nt]

 
 By: dr.kol : July 17th, 2017-23:57

Keep us posted! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 17th, 2017-23:58

Thanks so much for this excellent post my friend

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 16th, 2017-01:17
JLC indeed has many enamel marvels over few decades...Mucha Reversos still my favorite...Art Nouveau on Art Nouveau...a dream! Among shown Van Gogh is jewel Cheers D

Art nouveau on Art nouveau... I like that. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-04:44

As I'm a fan of time only watches (aswell as chronographs), my choices would be the reversos or the 1907.

 
 By: nafetS : July 16th, 2017-01:32
I was actually thinking about the reversos with enamel a few times already, as I do not have any reverso yet.

Not bad choices. These come just after the Duometre QL enamel, for me. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-04:45

Thank you for all these shots and explanations

 
 By: Alkiro1 : July 16th, 2017-02:59
Hard to choose but if I could I would go for the Van Gogh with its incredible warm dial and MR. Then, the Duometre. Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks for looking. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-04:45

My pleasure

 
 By: Alkiro1 : July 16th, 2017-14:27
Best wishes Alkiro

Firstly, what a wonderful set of watches. I love the Reversos but the MUT 1907 is a superb, elegant dress watch.

 
 By: kev09 : July 16th, 2017-03:54
I disagree about the openings in the dial of the Master Minute Repeater as although I normally dislike see-through elements, in this case it seems to me that you have the pleasure of seeing the hammers strike as well as hearing the tones. Thank you for th... 

That makes sense, indeed. Thanks, Kev. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-04:45

Great writeup! So many fantastic examples! Would love to see the rideau Venise à Malevich!

 
 By: watchthatman : July 16th, 2017-06:50
The 1907 is stunning. And the bleu reverso very nice. And the duometre...well, its a duometre.

You said it all. The Duometre is the Duometre. But a simple 1907 is highly tempting as well... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-07:25

I dream of a black enamel Doumetre

 
 By: Joepny : July 16th, 2017-08:09
or even the blue enamel with it. Chronographe or much better dream, rattrapante. In a white metal. It would re-order my future wish list significantly.

What about a Duometre à Rattrapante, with a tantalum case? Hmmm? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-08:38

Possibilities...I have never seen tantalum in the real

 
 By: Joepny : July 16th, 2017-08:56
but if you insist, we JLC fans will take the rattrapante in whatever metal. . It would not be a difficult selling job.

Tantalum has a great grey blue hue. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-13:04

Tantalum Rattrapante

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 17th, 2017-09:50
I am definitely in line. white enamel dial please

one

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 17th, 2017-09:49
I vote for white metal white enamel duometer chronograph or rattrapante

Duly noted. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 17th, 2017-14:06

Tantalum

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 17th, 2017-17:24
Tantalum is also perfect

Perfect... Yes, I am a big fan of this grey blue hue. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 17th, 2017-17:28

Great post.

 
 By: willski : July 16th, 2017-13:33
My favourites are the MUT 1907 and the Duometre. I got to see Joe's latter and it was really a treat. An enamel dial piece is quite high on my wish list.

Each time I go to the Manufacture, I try the Duometre à QL Enamel. Each time. And each time I am in love... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-13:40

Thank you a dozen of times! Great post about the great manufacture and about the best thing that could happen to a dial - enamel! [nt]

 
 By: Alex25 : July 16th, 2017-14:46

My pleasure, Alex. I have some other stunning things to share... Stay tuned. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 16th, 2017-14:51

Even if as you say this is not an exhaustive list...

 
 By: eklektik : July 17th, 2017-04:44
... thank you very much for sharing these lovely samples of enamel watches! Some a nice, but some other are very very nice (the duometre is beautiful, the Van Gogh is breathtaking, the ultra thin the best one is my eyes). Thanks again, Best, É.

The MUT 1907 is a true beauty. I had the opportunity to see several and each time I was feeling the same for it. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 17th, 2017-06:17

Agree with your "best" choice

 
 By: Horologically_minded : July 17th, 2017-17:17
Love the sensuality of the duometre dial!=) J

We are sailing on the same boat, here. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 17th, 2017-17:33

Thanks for the detailed description of JLC's recent enamel watches, Nicolas.

 
 By: riverside / Henry : July 17th, 2017-18:37
I almost bought the Master Ultra Thin 1907 Enamel. But finally as the JLC Boutique was able to source a Master ultra Thin Jubilee Pt for me, I opted for the latter as it is even thinner. Regards, Henry

1 mm thinner, yes. The extra millimeter for the 1907 is due to... Its enamel dial. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 17th, 2017-23:54

Yes simple....

 
 By: Quan : July 20th, 2017-20:30
the Master Minute Repeater...very elegant

Thanks for your feedback, Quan. Plain, it would have been my favorite. Over my Titanium? I really don't know. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 21st, 2017-01:00

Another wonderful writeup...

 
 By: W72 : July 20th, 2017-22:38
on JLC enamel pieces. Amanico - Thank you so much for the many details and photographs. Enamelling art is not common. I hope we get to see more of such high art pieces in future? The JLC enamelling department must be growing to keep these coming. Best wis... 

I really hope so. I dream of a simple black or white enamel dial. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 21st, 2017-02:58

a chequered dial - just like a chess board :) [nt]

 
 By: W72 : July 22nd, 2017-04:21

I didn't say black AND white, but black OR white. :))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 22nd, 2017-07:12

Cannot agree more, manual movement! [nt]

 
 By: gup502 : July 22nd, 2017-04:42

Well noted. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 22nd, 2017-07:13

I know something about that....

 
 By: big daddy : August 2nd, 2017-19:20
I agree with you, simple withe a Grand Feu enameled dial. Enameled dials do not fade and some times so bright it may be the first thing you notice when you glance at a watch. However, I do not think it just began on watches. It is just rare for enameling ... 

Exactly what they told me. Thanks, my good friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 3rd, 2017-00:59