Black is the new black

Awesome pics, Blomman. I clearly need to spend some time with you, as your wrist attracts the nicest watches. LOL.

I am interested in black watches right now, as it happens, with my eye on a couple of possibilities. I used to think little of black watches, but, while still not my typical or favorite option, I can see the allure better now than was the case a while back.

Who can predict future values on any watch or even trends v. enduring style? There seems to be little rhyme or reason as to which watches do well and which do not over time in terms of value, and we are all wise not to think about these as investments.

But as for trends, I think black watches are here to stay.

There are and have been a lot of black watches available for a very long time -- just think of the many digital watches that seem to me most often black pieces. The fact that black is a relatively new trend among high-end mechanical watches just means that these manufacturers came late to the party. Granted, some of the manufacturers are doing very interesting things with black and various case materials today, but I think that this, like large watches (another "trend" that I think is here to stay), is not so much a trend but rather a preference among men in particular that is here to stay. Men have been wearing lower-end black watches for many years. In which case, black watches may have as good a chance as any other style watch to do well in the future in terms of value. What do you think?

Best,

respo

Gyrotourbillon 1 Black PVD

By: infinity : June 11th, 2010-12:03

I have seen the picture of this watch in the Jaeger LeCoultre BTQ in Dubai Mall. It's a limited edition of 5 pieces worldwide. I am posting it because I don't know much about watches. The Gyro 1 was a limited edition of 75 pieces in Platinum where as this...

I doubt it is stainless steel...

By: amanico : June 11th, 2010-12:21

To me, it is platinum, with a black PVD coating. Will it keep its value? Future will tell, as for the great majority of watches. Best, Nicolas

I had

By: infinity : June 11th, 2010-12:46

Asked them to confirm the base metal, if its platinum then it will surely retain its value. I like the red hands on it rather than the Black PVD and Gyrotourbillon itself is a marvel. Thanks, RS

Retaining the value is not the most exciting thing on the Gyro I

By: amanico : June 11th, 2010-13:28

See it, feel it , be captivated by it... THAT is the most interesting the most exciting, don't you think? Best, Nicolas

WOW ... that is a serious watch!!

By: bobscamp : June 11th, 2010-14:47

Love it, and I wish I could afford to own it.

I fear we're a lot in this situation, Bob .

By: amanico : June 11th, 2010-14:51

Much more than the number of Gyro I available... Best, Nicolas

You are right Nicolas

By: infinity : June 12th, 2010-23:48

It's not about the metal but about the watch itself, I have read the book on Gyrotourbillon 1 which I bought online and it reveals a lot of facts about this watch. I really like the calander mechanism, its very complicated but its very hard for me to unde...

It is one of my Dream Watch...

By: amanico : June 12th, 2010-23:52

The Ballet of the Gyrotorubillon, added to the Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, and to the Equation of Time, without forgetting the 8 Days Power Reserve, makes me dream... If only... Best, Nicolas

Its becoming my dream watch too

By: infinity : June 13th, 2010-00:19

I have not seen it in flesh yet but if I am lucky I might see it in the JLC BTQ in Dubai Mall as they are organizing the SIHH 2010 event in the btq and they are trying to get some special pieces from JLC. RS.

I warn you...It is much nicer in real than in pictures...

By: amanico : June 13th, 2010-00:21

So be prepared to a ...Big Shock! Best, Nicolas

I think for us watch dummies, there a lot more that goes into

By: ArthurSG : June 11th, 2010-20:54

whether a watch retaions value... loo at some of the SS Pateks... sure at base metal value, PT will of course be more than SS but we all know base logic does not apply to us watch dummies

I don't think it is something as ignoble as PVD...

By: watchme : June 12th, 2010-07:06

I could see JLC doing it in Black Titanium or black steel, where carbon is mixed in while the metal is molten. This would give it a permanently black finish - whether it gets scratched or not. The only exception is that it COULD be black ADLC, which would...

A limited edition of 5?

By: MiniCooper : June 12th, 2010-08:01

I wonder if JLC made any other precious metal watches in pvd.... Cheers

One of my all time favorite watches!!!!

By: Craig LA : June 12th, 2010-22:31

Craig...

Take a look at this

By: infinity : June 13th, 2010-00:05

Master 8 Days Perpetual SQ Black PVD. Got it from JLC BTQ Dubai Mall....

Well, I don't know...

By: amanico : June 13th, 2010-00:19

I am not a big fan of black watches, even if I made an exception for the Amvox II Paris Boutique. But when it comes to high horology, I'm not sure it is a good idea to blacken the case and the dial. Not a firm position, only doubts. Here's mine, to give y...

It looks great

By: infinity : June 13th, 2010-00:25

Platinum looks nice too, but the only thing I liked in the Black PVd version is the red hands because the this watch is not easy to read, atleast for the time you get the red hands. RS

Agreed on the contrasting red hands on a darkened skeleton dial.

By: amanico : June 13th, 2010-00:39

But in real, my LE is not that hard to read. Therefore, on this kind of piece, do you read the Time or do you admire it? Best, Nicolas

There's no doubt that these

By: infinity : June 13th, 2010-01:06

watches are more to be admired than any other factors but I do like to have dials which are easy to read(its just my personal preference). You are very passionate about watches and specially for JLC, I really admire your passion and your knowledge. RS.

Hello RS!

By: blomman Mr Blue : June 13th, 2010-10:23

The Gyro I is an absolutely fantastic watch in all aspects! Design, innovation, technique, craftsmanship, …! Will the PVD version hold its value? Black watches are very popular right now, but in ten years? Who knows? Since the first time I saw it in the m...