What to say, just beautiful watches. Very well done from JLC, and congratulations for your contribution as I know you were involved in the project. Obviously a great dal of thinking and research has been put into this project which to me explains that these tribute/re edition watches come out with a much better outcome than the execution of other brands.
Also the size is great I think, making it more contemporary, without going into some oversizing which has been some kind of fashion in the last years. Also releasing the 2 versions is quite smart from a marketing stand point as it doesn't cost that much more to do 2 dials once the rest is done! What strikes me is the difference in the number produced, it would translate that they put less commercial potential in the US version!? producing it to a smaller number will make it more exclusive though!...Although the pricetag makes it already exclusive enough!
It also makes the big dilemna for the fans!...
Finally, thanks Nico for the fantastic and detailed post, we can feel all your passion into that. Now next step is feel it on the wrist!!!...ah temptation!...
Matt