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A very good watch in my eyes!
It is interesting to read here what people think, all remarks are good to take.
In my eyes, yes it is austere but as austere as the master ultra thin can be for example.
The only thing I would blame on this watch is it's water resistance which should really be 100m. The competition offers that and not JLC which is a bit of a shame.
Compared to a master date for example, i find this one much more interesting.
Of course calling it a Geophysic was a bit risky, and it does not fully relate to the Tribute to Geophysic in term of movement. However, it is a nice watch and maybe more today's Geophysic compared to the tribute : a very interesting movement with gyrolab and a technical scientific complication, the dead second.
One thing that I would change in the tribute to Geophysic is the hand shape which are slightly too wide and lose the nice proportion of the original 1958 model. That is a show stopper for me sadly. I say sadly as it seem to day the only way to get close to a Geophysic.
Thanks for the advise on checking the lume dot alignments before buying, it is a bit of a scary thing thought though!
All the best,
É.
A fresh shot of the Jaeger Lecoultre Geophysic True Second.
Taken at the Manufacture, one week ago, with natural light, I mean without flash. Austere, compared to the Tributes, the Universal Time or the Tourbillon Universal Time, but not lacking charm. If only it name was different... Best, Nicolas. ...
I'm afraid this one does nothing for me.
Whilst I would love to own a Geophysic this particular model looks to me very ordinary and uninspiring. Regards Kev.
Beautiful watch, with reservations...
At one point, I really see it as a near-perfect dress watch for my taste. Interesting "complication" alternative to say the basic Master Control or MUT Moon, and a very coherent and appealing design. My only gripe are as follows: 1. Maybe its a little too...
For me the least interesting one of the geophysic collection.
I've seen my 1958 in RG and the true second in RG side by side and there is no way, I'd exchange them. If I'd buy a JLC with the "true second", it would be the universal time. And if I want a very simple automatic watch with a simple date, I prefer my Nom...
I've seen the steel version aswell (even though only in the shop window) and it just has nothing that makes me want to buy it.
It's not an ugly or bad watch, but it also has no valid USP for me. If I buy a watch or not is always a matter of comparison for me. There are so many interesting watches on the market, that it's not enough to just be a nice watch. It has to be better tha...
Absolutely. I would say don't buy anything unless you love it. And this also a game of individual tastes. This may be my favorite geophysics offering.
But the universal time is close. This plain dead second reminds me of Nomos, which I love, and the Nomos are prettier.
I can understand that. Still, the Cal 770 is dign of interest. You will tell me that we have at 99, 9% the same movement in the U.T...
After, it will be a matter of taste. Simple or more elaborated dial? But I get your point. Best, Nicolas
Nico, I do believe austere is "le mot juste" in describing this watch. You know I have thought much about this watch, especially until I found my steel tt geo 1958 several months ago...
The steel true second looks much better in person, but I was never able to commit to a purchase. I remain hopeful that JLC will be able to evolve this watch into something more and better in the near future. M
Good, could have been better
I like the Geophysic TS. A bit plain. A bit too thick (by 1-2 mm, which would make a huge difference in wearing comfort). And the date: not my preference. But overall a cool watch--like a scientific instrument in a way with its seconde morte complication,...
it is a very nice watch but the minor drawbacks for me are a only 40hours of power reserve and no bidirectionnal winding
Also no sweep second like on other automatics and no screw down crown. If it was fitted with an imporved cal 889 and 100 hour power reserve then I would have gone for it.
A very good watch in my eyes!
It is interesting to read here what people think, all remarks are good to take. In my eyes, yes it is austere but as austere as the master ultra thin can be for example. The only thing I would blame on this watch is it's water resistance which should real...
Agree with you about the name.
But the watch is awesome. A real connoisseurs' watch. A "real" JLC. I only wish there was no date window.
Following my taste, I find this watch very interesting,
especially thinking about it like a 2000'son watch: I well know that the past offers a lot of elements for various comparison, but, in its way, this is a very cool instrument. A great movement, a design perfect for the daily wear. If I'm not distressed to...
I own this watch
And if you ask me, I say the main attractivness of this watch lies precisely in its "plain-ness".
Plain-ness and austerity at the first (distant) look
But with my glasses on, many intersting details can be seen: - the texture of the comparatively thick dial, - the case shape/profile combined with the aggressive horns, - the brushed middle case band, - indeces whose surface is actually "fluted", or guill...
Geo watches
I really think JLC made a big mistake in calling this family of watches " Geophysic ". The result is that the name is being used on watches which have no relation to the original Geophysic which rather devalues a historic name. I'm surprised that JLC with...
Interesting suggestion! I totally agree with you about the True Second.Now, I think that things are clear since we know that Geophysic is a family of watches.
I don't think that this new family devalues the historical name, or the historical model. The original E 168 Geophysic has its own life. You gave me a good idea I will use when I am back home, though, about the original model. THANK YOU. Best, Nicolas