Jaeger-LeCoultre

I can't tell you RIGHT NOW what is the entire 2014 collection, but I am authorized to share with you this new Opus from Jaeger-Lecoultre, The Hybris Mechanica Eleven, which is a totally new watch, gathering some nice qualities: - A Master Ultra Thin case....  

It is very interesting how JLC manages to squeeze everything into such a discreet form. Big applause to their watchmakers and engineers! Ruckdee

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Thanks for releasing this novelty, I know how painful for you it must have been to stop torturing us. Well, the least I can say is that, aesthetically, I love it (except one detail I'll mention later). Very classy. I noticed not long ago that I really lik... 

And many détails to check... We are not Purists for nothing! ;) I will come back to it, don't worry, but I need to see it in the real life first! Thanks for your first impressions, Mark. Best, Nicolas

When you get to see the piece, I would value input on the finishing of the movement, especially the tourbillion cage, and compare it to Vacheron's 14 day tourbillion, as well as Vacheron's new ultra thin minute repeater. Lastly, since all of Richemont wil... 

To compare with what Lange? I am intrigued by the movement of this JLC, and will certainly focus my view on that, and on the sound of the Minute Repeater, as well. Then I would like to see the balance Wheel in its " Flying " conception, without bridge... ... 

This is probably my favorite JLC since years, at least when I look at the press pictures. Really looking forward to see, handle and listen to it - hopefully some time soon. Oliver

But we'll discover all that in the détails, at the SIHH... Best, Nicolas

... with dimensions smaller than an oxen wagon. This is what I call traditional watchmaking mastership, to stuff as much as possible into a case as small as possible - as long as it works flawlessly, that is. I would be thrilled to see it in reality, and ... 

As small and thin cases and Minute Repeaters are a real challenge, indeed. Best, Marcus, and thanks for your input! Nicolas

ultra thin..and a great sounding piece? I think only JLC.. looking forward to more.. my first impression was..WOW..they did it again...

In Geneva... Will keep you udapted! Best, Nicolas

but pictures of the watch are, sadly, quite bad 3D+ Photoshop renderings. They don't allow any final technical analysis. Was it done on purpose (no movement, wrong tourbillon)? Anyhow, I am really looking forward seeing the real watch. For the time being ... 

I couldn't, when I was at the Manufactire, in December. But don't worry, you will have lics pictures of it, soon. No, for me, the Tourbillon is not exo, it wouldn't be possible in such a flat Watch. The movement is 4, 8 mm high. I've just shared sme first...  

That is maybe why they installed the rotor BEHIND the dial, to gain some precious and extra " dixièmes de millimetres "? Best, Nicolas

Hello Nicolas, Thanks for your answer. Basically the interesting/useful thing about a peripheral automatic winding system is that it can be set around the movement, adding virtually no hight to the movement (like the last ultra-thin Breguet tourbillon sho... 

I will ask JLC how it can be compatible with shock protection. I had a long conversation with JLC yesterday, but there were so many questions to ask about this watch that we agreed to have another discussion in Geneva, soon. I have the feeling we'll have ... 

Sincerely Damjan

To show the peripheral winding rotor in motion from the dial side. The final prototype is amazing, though understandably the sound still has quite a bit of development work ahead. It shows much promise...

I hope its acoustic qualities will eventually meet its optical ones. For me, your little AP Sonnerie en passant is still a reference ... Marcus

That was my major question, what I heard enchanted me. I didn't hear the Patek MR in the real, but, except ( maybe ) Patek, the nicest I've heard. Loud, pure, rich, the compromise is impressive. Best, Nicolas

Hi, Marcus, MJLC was kind enough to allow me to spend some quality time with the (mid-development) prototype and hammer and gong demonstrator, knowing that repeaters and striking watches - repeaters, sonneries en passant - are my passion and collection sp... 

The proto and the demonstrator. ;) Yes, the proto needs some development in terms of finish and acoustics, but it sounds promising. The demonstrator is more spectacular, acoustically. The regulator was quite silencious, I was impressed by that. Even more ... 

... since all this work cannot be executed on the CAD machine. You need knowledge, great experience and a passion for the creation of tones - and music, ultimatively. Your description shows that clearly. I hope - and wish - that JLC will take the high roa... 

... that won't be able to have the joy of listening to all these great chiming watches aside. AFAIK, in whole Salzburg there is not one dealer having a wristwatch repeater which I could inspect. Marcus

I will have to read carefully and get back to you later. I am excited! A lot.... Wow! Mo

Without tourbillon ..... To make it more pure, but it's a marvel, well done Jlc... Talk later Mo

But we are very picky, aren't we? ;) Best, Nicolas

What an absolute stunner of a watch. I actually like seeing the tourbillon, and the size and especially thickness, or thin-ness, of this watch is just perfect. I am not sure I like the window's however, are they a necessity for better sound transduction I... 

The Reverso Chocolate, the Duometre UTT in Rose Gold, and now this HM 11... There is much more to come, for sure. As for this one, I want to see it in the flesh, to hear it and to play with it, before being able to write an article on it. For the momentn ... 

I agree about the tourbillon - although they're great for a manufacturer's reputation, they're tough on my wallet! What I want is a JLC Master Minute Repeater in stainless. Take out the flying tourbillon, don't worry so much about the thickness, and get m... 

Master Minute Repeater in Titanium, polished, Grade 5. When you compare the RM from IWC and the RM from JLC, when you hear both of them, you understand why one is more expensive. Therefore you have a 15 Days power reserve and a Torquemeter in the Master ...  

.. Already read your nice (and 'avant premiere') report twice, enjoyed it a lot, have to re-read with a bit more time, again.. To reflect.. Lots of things to come, it appears (!), Quickly, my Best, and a kind Thank you for this share hs

And I am pterry sure two or three of them would be your cup of tea... ;) Best, my friend. Nicolas

I'm impressed by its technical characteristics. Be able to house a minute repeater in a case with such dimensions is amazing (at least for me) ! But i'm not convinced by the openings on the dial. I don't know if seeing the peripheral oscillating weight mo... 

There is a lot to say, about the presence and the specificity of the tourbillon, even if, like you, I am not a big fan of Tourbillons on the dial side, with a few exceptions, though. Best and thanks for your answer, Fabio. Nicolas

it requires the in-metal test for sure but…. Still not convinced about the showing tourbillon a-la hole in the dial..mmmmm but I suppose its such a special tourbillon that it needs to be showed off! even though It could have been very interesting with a f... 

Need to see in metal, would have preferred without tourby or tourby on underside with clean pure dial ;) Awesome piece however... love the MR! ;)

Mo

I am autopsying the Watch, and working on the article, but like you, I need to wait till I see it in the flesh, to be able to end my prose... ;) Much to say! Stay tuned, even if it will take time. I prefer to wanr you. ;) Best, Nicolas

Despite my 'picky' comments and observations and I do LOVE this piece on paper and would love to see it in person to conclude... I trust you Amanico and look forward to further reports. The price! :(

But all this is very theoretical, as the retail is a bit above our wallet... 360 000 Euros... ;) Best, Amico. Nicolas

But thinking about it..... Yes probably... I think I could spend that money in a different direction, but, it's not a proble that I have now!!!!:) Even without tourbillon:) Mo

Hi Great piece only wish they wouldn't put the treble cleft and wording on the dial, like VC with their platinum models. Not that its likely to effect me - way way way out of my budget - can still appreciate it though. Cheers JML

We'll come back to the Watch, it is just a question of time. ;) I agree on the wording, though. All the best, and thanks for your input. Nicolas

...And the dial - grainy finishing just adds to the allure!! WIll be anxious to hear the ding's and dong's. Nicolas, many thanks for posting this

... the star of the show. The HM11 is practically not possible - but of course Jaeger LeCoultre pulls it off. And with total skill. Sublime. Can't wait until you can tell us how it wears, feels, sounds, smells and tastes. Spectacular piece, me thinks. Tot... 

Not sure this Watch is for me, but I can only admire... Best, my friend. Nicolas

Nicolas my friend, This is a fantastic surprise you bring us here. I can't wait to see it in eight days. What can I say? I love the watch. Like many wrote I'd love to see the calibre, although I suppose case and calibres in such a conception are created o... 

Be rather special, and sophisticated. On this matter, the Opus 11 doesn't disappoint. Reading you, I was re thinking about the Tourbillon. Yes, without you would have a big " empty space ". Good, bad? Still don't know... One thing they should correct, IMO... 

Hi, Indeedif they could avoid to write " repetition minutes" that would be better. See you soon. Dje

And this would be my favourite JLC MM! ;) It looks great, hope the backside is as appealing as the front.... Best Blomman

Can't wait to see it! As for the hole on the dial, at least this is an horological one. ;) But we are not big Tourbllons fans, to tell the truth... Best, my dear friend. Nicolas.

But I do look forward to see the backside of this one! :) Best, dear friend Blomman

Flying Balance Wheel, to see and understand how it works... Best, Nicolas

I assume it will be weeks before we get an explanation of how that works A

But a different model. Of all that fascinate me is the small size which means it is complicated and felt that new ideas inside but in my opinion, the former version, the dial is much more appealing cause it is skeleton but this model try to maintain the c... 

It can seriously be said that this " 11 " is a kind of summit in its kind, when the MMR is already a cool and very interesting Watch which has, in my opinion, the great merit to re interpret, in a modern way, a classi complication. Best, my friend. Nicola... 

This watch is amazing but I like many need more explanation... I would also love to see how this piece is in the flesh and of course what's underneath? I will await with patience some further explanation and pics! I am sure it will be amazing and on paper...