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Another look at the Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre UTT
One of the stunning JLC watches that debuted earlier this year was the Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre UTT Unique Travel Time. This watch is available as a limited edition of 100 pieces in white gold and only available from the JLC Paris Boutique. I wasn't planning any trips to Paris this year, but a few months ago we had the great fortune of having our very own PuristSPro JLC moderator Nicolas bring it over to us in SoCal to make the Duometre UTT's first showing in the area. I can't believe that it's been four months since I last saw this watch so I just wanted to share a few more photos.
The Duometre UTT has two time subdials. At the upper right hand side of the dial is the home time that displays the home hour and minutes. On the upper left is the subdial for the local time display. What's unique about this local time subdial is the use of the jumping hour display that can be set forwards and backwards in one hour increments with the minutes hand set separately. Below each of these subdials are power reserve indicators hands with a small + and - printed on the dial.
One of the most interesting details on the watch is the world map display. The globe is made of bronze with bluish colored finish. When you handle it in person you can see the visual depth of the curved globe. Around the globe is a polished ring with the time zone indication (+12 / -12) and day night indicator.
The watch is large at 42.5mm in diameter with a thickness of 13.5mm. The lugs are also thick but has a elegant curved to fit smaller wrists. The crown is easy to twist and has an embossed JLC logo with a matte finished background.
I was able to steal the UTT from Nicolas and spend about 10 minutes on my wrist. Even at 42.5mm diameter the curved lugs really helped wrap the navy blue crocodile strap to my small wrist. The case is made of white gold and had a really nice heft to it without being too overly heavy.
The two pushers are on the left hand side of the case. Each pusher has alternating brushed and polished finishes with the upper pusher (at the 10 o'clock position) advances the second time zone display by one hour, and the lower pusher (at the 8 o'clock position) decreases by one hour. Very easy to activate and set the jumping hour.
The sapphire caseback shows off the JLC caliber 383 manual wind movement with two barrels. Each mainspring barrel provides a 50 hour power reserve. The outer edges of the caseback has 24 cities engraved for referencing the world timezones.
And here's a video I made showing the Duometre UTT at various angles.
These pictures were taken at the JLC Beverly Hills Boutique and we're always treated to some very special watches including this JLC Duometre Spherotourbillon that was presented as a novelty from the 2012 SIHH. More pics on the Spherotourbillon coming up soon.
Hope you all enjoyed the pics and video! I'm looking forward to the next time Nicolas visits SoCal or perhaps a PuristS trip out to visit him at his Paris playground.
Regards,
ED-209
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Another look at the Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre UTT
One of the stunning JLC watches that debuted earlier this year was the Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre UTT Unique Travel Time. This watch is available as a limited edition of 100 pieces in white gold and only available from the JLC Paris Boutique. I wasn't plan...
Which is also remarkable on the UTT is that the minute hand also
moves with incrément of one minute. The level of sophistication of the UTT is truly awesome. I will elaborate it in my comparison post ( I will put it on line in October ). The UTT is also a very nice Watch, and, my choice for the 2013 Watch of the year. ...
The UTT minute hand
Hi Nicolas, Thanks for the comments about the UTT minute hand function. The only place that I've traveled to where the changing the second time zone minutes would be in Caracas Venezuela when they are 1/2 hour increment ahead. Regards, ED-209
There are a few more countries with a difference in the time zone
Which is not in hours... That is the big interest of the UTT, compared to most of its competitors, at the exception of the Parmigiani Kalpa Hemisphere. I worked on a comparative post, which explains all. Will put it on line in October, I think. You will f...
re: another look
Thanks for the pics, especially the video! At first I didn't really undestand this piece but Nico went over some interesting details over a dinner we had. -MW
Believe me, you are not the only one to not understand it immediately.
It takes a bit of time to fully understand how it works, but then, you fall in love with! Best, my friend. Nicolas
It was certainly helpful to learn
Thanks for checking out the pics and video. I agree with you, it was certainly helpful to have Nicolas around to talk about the details of the UTT. Regards, ED-209
No, not yet. First because it won't be delivered before October...
At least.... Then because I have to fund it, and currently, it is just impossible for me... But I would realy love to get it! Best, Nicolas
Well, my fav will remain the white gold. But I am impatient to see...
Them, as i cannot see JLC not releasing the colored gold versions... Best, Nicolas
Thanks
Thanks Patrick for checking out the report. I didn't get any indications from JLC staff during the event if there will be other versions, but I would guess next year in different precious metals. I think a RG version would look nice. Regards, ED-209
Great post on JLC remarkable watch
1) it's a Duometre 2)in the "affordable" category.....well.....achievable with sacrifice 3) original and innovative so a real Duometre 4) I love it 5) dam I am in trouble..... Thank you very much Ed Mo
You're very welcome and thanks
Thanks Mo for reading the post on the UTT. Hope you can drop by the JLC Paris Boutique to handle it in person. #5 on your list? LOL :) Regards, ED-209
This was a fantastic edition by JLC
loved it in person..already love the Duometre line and with the globe and all..its a winner..
The globe on the UTT
Agree with you, the globe is nicely done and a great addition to the Duometre collection. Regards, ED-209
Thank you Ed for these pictures and the little review,......
from the moment I saw this watch on Nicolas's wrist...was it? or a review by Nicolas, I loved it. The "Globe", I think is a splendid idea, the rest of the Duometre says it all as far as Horology is concerned. I look forward to see this timepiece in the "f...
I'm sure of it
Hi Francois, Thanks for the comments and for reading the post. I agree with you the globe is a great idea and a good choice to add to the Duometre collection. I'm sure your next visit to Paris will be awesome especially if you meet up with our wonderful J...