Jaeger-LeCoultre

The first step of this watch, born in 2009. Around 1600 pieces were announced to make the Cal 182. You will notice the jumping hour... Which disappears in the definitive version, in 2013. The definitive version adds a G Key at 9 o' clock.` With the defini...  

It seems highly complicated, did you say 1600 pieces? Never seen double stack pushers like that. Thanks for the pictures. - Kevin

The higher pusher at 4 is used to change the striking mode ( Grande Sonnerie / Petite Sonnerie, and Silence ), while the higher pusher at 2 is destined to set the hour ( only forward ). The 2 other pushers at 2 and 4 allow to set the minutes forward and b... 

"Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should."

The movement leaves me speechless! Do you know if the jumping hour was instantaneous or is it the same mechanic inside as for the Nonantième? I'd love to know how long it takes for an experienced watchmaker to assemble it! Best, E.

...looks at it with pride. Notices one screw still left in the tray. Mumbles quiet obscenities. Wonders: do I just put it in my pocket and call it a day?

any Grande Sonnerie is, in my view. I see what you mean by clinical but I would certainly not refuse one gifted to me! Best Andreas

must be made by a select group of watchmakers at JLC. I’m guessing an entry level Reverso is not. Do you have any idea which watches get the special treatment and where the cut off is? I always wondered (especially at JLC) how quality control can vary so ... 

I wonder if they can top this piece with another marvel creation. I hear they are working on something else 😊

You know I don’t like rectangular cases.