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Bravo, congratulations & thanks!
Mar 01, 2011,08:42 AM
Great write-up, wonderful pictures and of course a fabulous watch!
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My very own Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic, at last!
By: Dje : February 27th, 2011-13:34
Dreams rarely happen to realize! Dreams are the wishes we don't expect to see fulfilled. Dreams are essential to our motivation in life as they let us hope! Sometimes things don't happen in life. They should or they could but they just don't happen. Somet...
Huge congratulations Dje !!!!
By: bimbeano : February 27th, 2011-14:19
What à catch this is. You Will certainly bring it to THE NeXT gtg i assume, can't wait to have à very close look. If possible, can you pm me Santa's phonenumber ? Enjoy it !! Filip
Incredible!
By: DaMctosh : February 27th, 2011-14:29
Congratulations Jerome. Beautiful grail and great post to go with it. Enjoy many wonderful years with it. This message has been edited by damien on 2011-02-27 14:30:11
Let me be one of the first here to congratulate you sir! That
By: timerider : February 27th, 2011-14:32
is a great grail watch and your article is a "grail" commentary on what true watch collecting is all about, sincerely. On a personal note it is also a thrill to see a great collector and friend(Nicolas) be so helpful in finding the Geophysic--this just ma...
You said it well Tim!
By: Dje : March 1st, 2011-15:01
Hi Tim, Thank you for sharing my joy! I'm glad of owning this watch and I'm glad of the way it came to me. Yes the pleasure was also in the journey. Cheers Dje
Sincere Congrats, Dje!
By: KIH : February 27th, 2011-16:18
Makes me think I can have a hope, too! I have a few vintage grail watches and am hoping to get them in time, if at all possible. Again, congratulations. I am so happy for you. Ken
Yes we all remember...
By: EdwardL : February 27th, 2011-18:28
How much love you proclaimed for this Beauty. To me you are the most deserving of this magnificent Pcs of horology. Congratulations and thank you for the detailed additional Info. Ed
So many questions
By: MTF : February 27th, 2011-18:38
dje, First - congratulations! Now, the questions come flooding in: 1) Does it work like a scientist's watch? Has it kept its precision? 2) Why is the dial so white when the hands are a little tired? 3) Whom did Vlad have to MDK (murder death kill) for you...
Answers
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-13:45
Hi Melvyn, The answers: 1) Does it work like a scientist's watch? Has it kept its precision? It's not bad at all, but indeed a bit fast. I'll have it regulated soon. 2) Why is the dial so white when the hands are a little tired? Good question. The hands a...
Big Congrats Dje,
By: E.S : February 27th, 2011-18:48
Finally you found one, I saw your write up on July and you also acquired another chronometre piece on Sept, what was it? Enjoy and congrats again best, Eddy
Thanks!
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-13:50
Hi, The watch I got in July was a Girard-Perregaux 1966. It is not a chronemeter (although quite precise) as it is not certified but it is a Tribute to the Centenary Prize of the Neuchatel Observatory given to Girard-Perregaux in 1966. I love those simple...
congrats!
By: playtime : February 27th, 2011-18:50
and thank you for your post. Very informative. i did not realize that Dufour was inspired by this calibre. J
My pleasure!
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-13:53
Hi, Philippe Dufour was apparently inspired by the base calibre. If he had the Gephysique in mind is another story, as this version is not the best finished. Cheers Dje
Congrats on the dream watch
By: grigo : February 27th, 2011-21:54
Great post, I love the explanations and the watch. I guess it is always worth hoping. It really is a dream watch as far as I am concerned. Best regards, George
So much sought .. So much appreciated.. So much joy - CONGRATS !
By: hs111 : February 27th, 2011-22:01
What a "summit feeling" this might be ! - Thank you also for sharing this experience and your assessments ! - Always a pleasure to hear about the Geophysic !! Your post so nicely complements Nicolas' well known & much read contribution classic and pics; (...
I hope so hs!
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-13:56
Hi, It doesn't leave you so much speechless apparenlty! Thank you for your kind comments. Cheers Dje
Yay! So happy for you, Dje!
By: dxboon : February 27th, 2011-22:13
What a beautiful watch! Really, what more does one need? I love the strong, purposeful dial and unique movement. You are a lucky man to own such a treasure! Wear it in good health always, my friend! Cheers, Daos
Man oh man what a catch
By: Mostel : February 27th, 2011-22:32
Congratulations seems only the beginning. What a watch. The minimalism, yet the classicism of the dial, the face. Now the glory: the movement, which, even before you mentioned Dufour's name, I was ready to say 'I see the Simplicity's Inspiration in this m...
Thank you Mostel
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-14:01
Hi Mostel, Thank you for your words, nearly poetic indeed. No, poetic! This watch is like the essence of a perfect simple wrist watch for me. Custodian will be the word. Cheers Dje
Big congrats Jérôme ...
By: p@trice : February 28th, 2011-00:24
Welcome to the Geophysic club ! ... And thanks to our guru Best Patrice...
To me, the Geophysic is a movement, a dial, a case and ...
By: amanico : February 28th, 2011-01:22
A Dream. About the movement, you said all: Not the most decorated, but very pleasant to see with some nice elements of finish. As for the dial, it is really appealing, with its grained structure, legible, simple, sober, and top class. As for the case, it ...
Thank you my friend
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-14:15
Hi Nicolas, Thank you for having made all this possible. This is just the beginning of a story for me. And yes there's more and more a need for a Geophysic Owner's Club! Or a Geophysic Enthusiast's Club. See you soon. Dje
Nice!!!!
By: DRMW : February 28th, 2011-01:27
Congrats on your JLC Geophysics! -MW
Big congrats!
By: VMM : February 28th, 2011-03:12
Nothing like a Geophysic. A timeless classic with a perfect readability and a fantastic movement, what else? Enjoy your little marvel. Thanks. Vte
Congrats, and great post
By: sancerre : February 28th, 2011-04:52
Now I want one even more, if that is possible. --Sancerre
stunning reference...
By: ocwatching : February 28th, 2011-10:08
awesome piece..huge congrats on achieving your JLC grail... it is in great condition and thank you for the lesson on the movement...learn something new everyday here...love it...
My sincere congratulations!
By: anaesdoc : February 28th, 2011-10:08
Hi Dje, watch a catch, particularly enjoyable after you missed one last year! This watch also appeals to my senses, much more than many modern, more complicated and larger watches. When looking at these watches (like the PP´s, VC´s, Omega´s or Rolex´s) fr...
Thank you anaesdoc
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-14:23
Hi anaesdoc, In fact it was restored before I bought it. I'm planning to get the hands changed. Cheers Dje
It’s with great pleasure…
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 28th, 2011-11:21
Jerome, it’s with great pleasure I read this passionate post! No one could be happier for you, as I have been feeling a bit guilty snatching the one right in front of you last summer… I must confess – I have seen yours in the metal and it is in a stunning...
I am very pleased!
By: Marv : February 28th, 2011-14:15
Jérome, Congrats for this nice catch! It looks in superb condition. All things come to him who waits! Regards
Congratulations
By: RJW : February 28th, 2011-17:37
A fantastic find facilitated by a friend. A great story to remember whenever you wear it. Break out the champagne. You deserve it. Regards, Richard.
Thank you Steve!
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-14:29
Hi, Looking at your own has always been a source of motivation to keep waiting. Cheers Dje
Congratulations Dje
By: ChristianDK : March 1st, 2011-14:27
That's a BIG catch. Well done. I can understand why its your Grail. If I didnt have such big wrists it would be at the top of my list. It is in every aspect a fantastic watch. A few weeks ago, I was lucky to play with one of the pieces that was on Mt Anto...
You will see more Christian
By: Dje : March 2nd, 2011-14:30
Hi, Thank you for your comments. Is it the watch sold by auction last year that you saw? Cheers Dje
NO it was owned
By: ChristianDK : March 3rd, 2011-13:08
By JLC. I attended a JLC dinner in Copenhagen with mr Shaffter. The watch had an engraving with the Mt Antoine LeCoultre on the back. Mr Shaffter explained he had worn the watch during the Climb. Christian
ROFL
By: ChristianDK : March 4th, 2011-14:09
No but it was on my mind;-) BUT I was sitting next to one of the JLC reps and I seriously spend more than 30 minutes pleading the reasons why JLC should do tribute to this watch. I think at the end the poor guy was a bit overwelned ;-) You're a clever guy...
I am extremely happy for you, Jerome!
By: AlexSunrise : March 1st, 2011-22:31
By reading your posts, I have learned how much you wanted to find a Geophysic. It is wonderful you have finally managed to get one, and who better than Nicolas to help you find it. A great story that only draws a great friendship even closer. Enjoy and do...
Huge congrats Dje!
By: Goh : March 2nd, 2011-22:11
Happy that you have realized (one of) your dreams and found your grail piece. It is truly a timeless classic. And thanks for sharing this wonderfully enthusiastic post. Best, Goh
Thank you Patrick
By: Dje : March 4th, 2011-13:28
Hi, Next? This is the DSA year you know! Then a Nautilus 5711/1A is immensely desired. Later a Reverso Tribute and if I win the lottery a Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire. Cheers Dje
still dreaming and hoping
By: derrick21 : June 12th, 2011-08:50
thanks for posting this. this gives me hope that my dream of owning a jaeger-lecoultre one day might come true.