This version is a no for me.

Oct 28, 2020,03:15 AM
 

The PVD and red hands/indicators try to make the watch sportier. Unfortunately, the Gyro I is more of an elegant and horological timepiece. I prefer a sportier watch to be much simpler. Using the PVD to cover the precious metal is also not the best combination imho. As such, the original version is still my favourite.





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Jaeger Lecoultre Gyrotourbillon One Platinum PVD: Attractive agitator?

 
 By: amanico : October 27th, 2020-01:04
You know the first edition of the Gyrotourbillon One, which is a grail for me. But maybe you didn't know this " bad boy " version, made in pvd coated platinum? Yes or no, for you? Best, Nicolas ...  

Definitely no

 
 By: VinnieD : October 27th, 2020-01:21
To me it is a blasphemy to coat a precious metal.... sorry This does not detract from the appeal of the watch as a whole, and certainly not from the movement wow factor

Agreed. I'm on the fence about the aesthetics but pvd on platinum kills it

 
 By: Fastwong : October 27th, 2020-01:31
Platinum isn't even a good base for pvd so it just feels like a way to light some money on fire. If they had gone black ceramic/cermet or pvd titanium/tungsten that would at least made a little bit of sense.

Also a no from me [nt]

 
 By: dedestexhes : October 27th, 2020-01:24

Hum

 
 By: Alfihar : October 27th, 2020-01:33
Gyrotourbillon is magnetic This watch disturbs me ... but does not leave me insensitive while I hate PVD ... Apart from the price - which must be beyond my budget for a watch - I could indulge myself, just for fun ... and the gyro... I’m so weak !

Re. price

 
 By: VinnieD : October 27th, 2020-01:44
The current auction listing this piece currently stands at a small fraction of the original cost. Maybe Nico has his eye on it... Nico, you need to keep your mind focused on your four-wheeled friend!

No

 
 By: keks : October 27th, 2020-01:39
If titanium or ceramic or platinum or steel yes... but pvd is a no especially over platinum... very cool loo otherwise

Very cool look but no for me . [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 27th, 2020-02:16

It adds nothing to the original and perhaps distracts from the choreography of the tourbillon escapement.

 
 By: gadalex : October 27th, 2020-02:33
I can only assume they wanted to experiment with the PVD and retain some real weight to the watch?

I think I could have been clearer!

 
 By: gadalex : October 27th, 2020-10:15
As in create a look of sportier watch, but retain the feel of a luxury one. Even though others have said that platinum doesn't seem suitable for PVD coating, PVD coating a steel watch would mean that the weight of the watch would be lost to a lighter meta... 

Yes for me! Always had a special liking with black watch and this one is clearly special

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 27th, 2020-04:40
Though I don’t yet have a black watch in the collection...

No for me. [nt]

 
 By: Watchlover78 : October 27th, 2020-04:50

Nah... I find myself "trying" to be enthusiastic about it.

 
 By: systematic.entropy : October 27th, 2020-06:15
Technically, great watch, no doubt there. PVD on platinum is a turn off, but even getting around that, the overall colorway doesn't quite work for me in this aesthetic. The black PVD applies a sportiness on an otherwise more elegant aesthetic.

So Sporty Looking...

 
 By: elliot55 : October 27th, 2020-07:43
... Rubber strap? Cool? Yes. But misses the mark.

Hubba Hubba!

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 27th, 2020-08:41
I think you could wrap that movement in dog poop and I would still wear it. Not as nice as the original, but I’m still a fan. Also, Urwerk is another brand known to PVD platinum cases (UR-210 for sure... possibly others). Personally that seems like a wast... 

No. No. And NO!

 
 By: Ano Nuevo : October 27th, 2020-09:27
But then, I don’t like black-painted diamonds, either. Ano “There is ‘discreet’ and then there is ‘just plain silly!’” Nuevo

"Bad Boys Bad Boys, What You Gonna Do When They Come For You!"

 
 By: patrick_y : October 27th, 2020-11:21
There's a theme song from the Bad Boys movie that comes to mind when I see this watch. It's definitely a cool watch. Definitely not for everybody, but for that special person, it makes sense. Many PuristS here think diamond encrusted watches were for rapp... 

No

 
 By: Berkeleygis : October 27th, 2020-16:28
Never coated a platinum. It destroys the beauty of it 🙂

14-4 for the No. Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 27th, 2020-23:42
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Nope!!!!! [nt]

 
 By: Darron : October 27th, 2020-20:01

13-4, now. Thanks, darrony. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 27th, 2020-23:42
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This version is a no for me.

 
 By: Huei : October 28th, 2020-03:15
The PVD and red hands/indicators try to make the watch sportier. Unfortunately, the Gyro I is more of an elegant and horological timepiece. I prefer a sportier watch to be much simpler. Using the PVD to cover the precious metal is also not the best combin...  

Amazing

 
 By: IAD : October 28th, 2020-03:48
I really like the gyro too , and I don’t mind the black PVD- yes it’s not ideal but has a stealth look There was one that sold in Antiquorum that I missed but either blacks would be a dream  ...  

No [nt]

 
 By: Jurry : October 28th, 2020-08:09

Let me elaborate mon ami

 
 By: renerod : October 28th, 2020-09:01
Yes if it could be had at a good price, given the enoooormous horological value of this watch. Then I would wear it hard (with a custom made toile de voile or Kevlar strap) and give more character to the watch with the wear of the coating. At the end I wo... 

There we totally agree 👍 [nt]

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : October 28th, 2020-14:23

+1! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 28th, 2020-14:48

I saw. Unbelievable. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 28th, 2020-15:19

Aaaaaargh! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 29th, 2020-08:28

😢😡🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ [nt]

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : October 29th, 2020-08:33