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Because of some changes in my life i wanted to give myself a watch to mark this period. This had to be a new watch and it had to be very special to me...
The Reverso GD is a beautiful watch and it had been a dream for a long time, to once own a JLC Reverso. Unfortunately the Reverso GD was not "me". Selling the JLC Reverso increased my budget for this "special watch" significantly, so when i met Stepan Sarpaneva at Baselworld last year i immediately knew what to do... 
She was my first!
She was my first JLC, the Reverso Classic GT – a perfect start! Actually my first “real” watch was a Rolex. Like many others I wanted not only a great watch, I wanted a great watch that people saw and recognised as great! I have always been interested in ...
For me, personalizing it deepens its beauty...
and there is only one man I trust: JC Randell, in Spokane, Washington. Up until the Richemont takeover, he was the only one they authorized in the US market, and his work is 2nd to none! -Dean
To engrave the watch?
I have seen your avatar Dean, and it looks great! Maybe you could share a close up? Which Reverso is it you have? Was it your first JLC? Best Blomman
The first JLC Love...
Like you, my first valuable watch was a Rolex, a GMT. Why? Because it was a Child's Dream since I saw Thomas Magnum wearing his Father's Rolex... My first JLC love? The Master Géographique, with the black dial, closely followed by the Memo ( black dial, t...
That is interesting, Nicolas!
We started out almost the same; mine was a Rolex Sea-dweller 16600. After that we have gone very different ways and now we meet again by the black dialled memovoxes. How wonderful! And who knows, in time I might be able to break out from the modern JLC...
My first JLC was...
...a Polaris 65 Boutique Edition. I firstly fall in love with the Polaris 68 but I bought the 65 (and the 68 few weeks after ) And I'm quite sure I'll keep those for ever! The very first JLC I bought was for my wife, an MC Chrono Lady. I have a short expe...
Wow, Pascal!
Which Duometre? The Quantieme Lunaire or the Chronograph? Aaah, you meant both? !!! You learn fast, my friend. Best, Nicolas
;-)
Both! I would love, but I guess I won't be able to do like I did with the Polaris Both Duometre are so nice that I haven't decided yet... Maybe a slight preference (for now) for the Chronograph YG Best, Pascal This message has been edited by tripon on 201...
Ok, let's do that.
YOU take the Duometre à Chronographe, I take the Quantieme Lunaire ( when they release it white metal ) ! Greediness... Best, Nicolas
Sounds good ;-)
And I've learned a new word today: "Greediness" (but still looking for the right translation in french ) Thanks Pascal
Nicolas...
I am curious... when i was in Basel, i saw a picture of teh Quantieme Lunaire. It captivated me. I love JLC, and while i have been somewhat distracted by my Patek/Rolex/Tudor additions, my heart always sits with JLC. I have visited the manufacture base on...
That is a strong start, Pascal!
Both Polaris -65 and -68! Which one does you like the most? Do they get equally amount of wrist time? I to, have both of them, got them at the same time. The one that caught my eyes at first was the -68 with the big index. But after a while I realised tha...
65 or 68?
Hi Blomman, Tough question Actually I've already asked myself the same question and there is no definitive answer. Almost same story for me, because the 65 was annouce only in platinum I've forgot about it and I was "dreaming" about the 68. Few month late...
Both, yes…
That is the only way to go! Actually I would love to have all three… Plus the two original! I know – crazy! But if I could, I would… At least I am honest In many years from now, it will be interesting to see the patina on the -68. On the...
my first JLC was...
... a Master Hometime. actually i did not have much idea of which model i like to get at the time of buying. i remember just before i bought my HT, my friend showed me his JLC Reverso Squadra Hometime which caught my attention. i tried his watch, but it s...
I hear you loud and clear brother!
I know exactly how you feel about the HT and I do it too! What a wonderful start! Best Blomman...
thank you Blomman
for a very nice post,I really enjoyed reading it very much, with some very good points. Your Reverso is lovely, an absolute classic you cant go wrong with. Best Christian
Thank you, Christian…
For your kind words! May I ask which JLC was your first? Best Blomman
MCM :-)
That’s a great start! The MCM was my first memovox, the one that led me into to black memo madness! Hope to read your 5 year review soon Best Blomman
My first one
is also my only one up to now. But I am quite sure that this will change as time goes by. You got it well, Blomman; it is not easy to enter the JLC universe because it is hard to figure out where to begin. I had strayed around the Hometime (old model) for...
It was a superb moment, Martin.
Unforgettable! As for the new Memo, I think you will love it! Just try it, you'll see. Best, Nicolas
I remember....
almost being kicked out of the store.... (partly/mainly my fault... lol) excellent choice my friend.... Happy Easter.... cheers
Yes but....
the result..... this photo for the moment... anther shall follow.... cheers ps. my banker did not enjoy it either lol...
She is a beauty, Martin!
I understand that you fell for her, redialled or not! And that you got her together with Purist friends makes it even better! The concept to get them all doesn’t work for any of us, unfortunately. I have stopped thinking which one I should get; now I thin...
There is something on the dial
in your picture that gets attention, Blomman: Up to now mine was the only sample that I knew of which is lacking the luminous dots on the dial around the alarm disk. Instead there are black rectangles.I thought it was due to the redial on mine. Now I see ...
I don’t know much about vintage memos…
But this one should be from approx 1960. I have seen a couple more on different sites with the same dials like ours. What bugs me on with this dial; Luminous on the hands, but not on the hour marks? Luminous on the hands, but no markings around SWISS MADE...
To me, Martin, your dial is redone
I noticed it and the seller confirmed it to you. No writing above " 6 ", and no luminous dots around and out the alarm disk. Best, Nicolas
I know it is, Nicolas,
and I knew before I purchased it. I am not questioning that fact. Sorry if I may have caused that impression. You were the best consigliere I could have had with me. I was just curious to learn more because Blommans sample was the first I saw next to mine...
Blomman, I will try to find more pics for you, But here's one
To me, your dial has been redone, but it is not weird, as a lot of dials were ruined, due to a water resistance problem. Best, Nicolas...
Thanks Nicolas!
I see what you mean about the 6 o’clock. But if you look closely the 6 o’clock hour mark on mine is shorter then on your photo. An indication of that there should be some text there? I agree with you that the luminous dots at the hours seem to miss. No ma...
Re dialled, of course.
I'm on several topics, and posts to prepare at the same time, and I have a special guest who came from Great Britain, so I begin to be in trouble... As for dials, Swiss Made and Swiss were used till the end of the 50ies for radium dials ( or not luminous ...
Thank you for the info!
Then the question is – from which ref my dial comes from..? A thread about markings? Yes, that would be an interesting post Best and thanks again Blomman
It may also be a service dial, Blomman.
As for a dedicated thread on markings, it will be a bit " technical ", but I think it is worth it... Will see if I can do something... Best, Nicolas
Well, let's imagine the following situation
You bought a watch from the 60ies, and you want to service it in 2010. There are no Tritium dials anymore. JLC put another dial, close to the original one, when the dial is totally ruined. OR, if the dial is in bad condition, they try to clean it. OR they...
My first JLC...
It was the steel black dial Master Reserve de Marche on bracelet in 2003: But it was the Master Geographic that attracted me to the brand. At that time, the AD here only had the white dial Master Geographic. I was a little anxious to get a JLC then and co...
As a coincidence, same story for me with the Black Géo!
But I never got it... I'm thinking about it, actually. Best, Nicolas
RDM, black! :-)
A beautiful classic! Master Geographic, that one is not shown much here at this forum. Would you mind writing something about it sometime? I am very curious. Best Blomman
Reverso Grande Date
Hmmm... this brings back memories My first JLC was the Reverso Grande Date. The Reverso models have drawn my attentions since i'm into watches. After a few visits to AD's i though the GD was the perfect Reverso for me. After while i finally had enough fun...
Reverso GD :-)
Monochrome, then you understand me what I was rambling about… One thing to try a bit at the AD, another thing to actually bring it home with you! I agree with you the Reverso GD is beautiful! I was very tempted by the crystal back, but finally went for th...
I hear ya...
I have been trying different Reverso models and used to be convinced that the Grande GMT would be the best choice. Than i tried the Grande Date... and fell in love. Until it was on my wrist for a few weeks. Nothing wrong with this watch, i still think it'...
Interesting choice....
two completely different watches.... If you do not mind, what drove you to the switch? cheers
budget...
Because of some changes in my life i wanted to give myself a watch to mark this period. This had to be a new watch and it had to be very special to me... The Reverso GD is a beautiful watch and it had been a dream for a long time, to once own a JLC Revers...
interesting choice...
it seems your taste was shifting from one to another end. interesting. having said that, your new replacement is also a good one! stefan
thanx Stefan
However i must say my taste hasn't changed that much... I still love the Reverso models and really hope some day i will find one that suits me!
thanks for sharing your reason...
... we hope you can find the one to suit you more in near future. please keep us posted. stefan
my pleasure...
However it will take me some time, since i just spent the watch-budget on a new MIH Watch But another JLC Reverso will come some day!
Wow – very non classic!
Very beautiful details, love the date window! A Finnish watch? Yes? Is it an in-house movement? I am very uneducated when it comes to Scandinavian watches. When I think of Finland – Sunto is the first thing that comes to my mind. And after that would be t...
Thanx Blomman
You right. It's made by Stepan Sarpaneva, a Finnish watchmaker indeed. In the AHCI section i posted a review of the Korona K1 including many technical aspects of the watch like the movement. If you have time, check it out
I read your review, Monochrome!
Enjoyed reading it very much! I like that they put so much effort in the details Best Blomman
Love the Reverso and looks good on your wrist.
Good to see it has been appreciated. Thanks for sharing and wear in good health
Thank you, Terence!
Do you mind me asking which one was your first JLC? I enjoyed reading your post about your NSA! Best Blomman
My first JLC and first "real watch"
Great thread. My first "real watch" was also my first JLC: the Master RDM. I looked at many watches for a long while, just hadn't found "the one". I was set on getting the the classic MUT 34, and then saw the RDM. As soon as I put it on, I knew it was rig...
Two points for RDM!
Goh’s first was also a RDM, black dial. Love your story and understand why it’s very important for you event though you have expanded your collection! Thank you for sharing! As I am a sucker for family photos, would you mind sharing one of you...
Good choice
Hey Scott, it seems we have a good deal in common, although my experience is the reverse of yours; I tried on the RDM and it turned me on to JLC, but eventually I chose the MUT in slight preference (like you, I'm also lucky enough to enjoy the pleasure of...