Happy Birthday Caliber 101 !!! 1929-2009 !!
80 years old and all his teeth, congrats !!! Happy birthday 101!! but who's this mysterious #101 ??? The 101 is the smallest mecanical caliber in the world, and it's been owning this title since 1929, date of its birth : a master piece of JLC, a mecanical...
Very nice reading, Jaeger 92
Thanks for taking the time to write it, and to post it. Yes, I was wondering who would speak about this caliber this year, and it was you! I love the perspective pics you took on this caliber, with your own cents ( : ) ), and your Grande Sun Moon. This ca...
101 Wow! I wonder why Jaeger gets some stick sometimes
for not being one of the leading higher tier brands along Lange or Patek. Granted, for MOSTof their pieces IMO, the finish is not of the standard of Lange but I do not think they are too far off patek if at all (don;t flame me patek fans, I have one too)....
Not quite
That's not "remontoir" as we think of it commonly, like those seen on the Lange 31 day or the Journe Tourbillon, but the french word remontoir meaning "winder". Remontoir desous is specifying that the winding is on the back of the watch, rather than the u...
Thanks for stealing my photo w/o credit
I'm happy to contribute pictures for use in educational forums, but if you're going to lift pictures of my watches from my website xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx without asking, at least have the decency to credit the source. ***GREY MARKET DEALER SITE REMOVED P...
It s indeed better to credit the pics, Greg
And each time I don't remember where I saw the pic, I say it. But you also know that pics are verywhere on the web, and sometimes I have the surprise to see mine on other fora without any credit... That's Life. But I agree with you, it is always better to...
Very nice report, Fabrice
Indeed the 101 is in a class by itself! And your pictures comparing size are just unbelievable! Have a great weekend, Alex
Great post on a great movement
The 101 is one of tghe several JLC movements that truly inspire my love for the brand. I wish that JLC would make cuff links with this movement for the men... respo
Where are some pics of the reverso?
The Reverso 101 is perhaps the only diamond watch I've ever really wanted A