Jaeger-LeCoultre

Alright. I’m starting the New Year strong. Here’s my JLC Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater ref. 187.T.67.S or Q501T450. Obviously something of this caliber (pun intended) and price wasn’t purchased on a whim, and so here were my considerations in ma...  

One hell of a pickup! Mosaic CTS from Delugs?

And let's not forget that David Candaux was the mastermind behind the caliber!

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I also agree with you on the prices and accessibility for some new releases nowadays. Thats why i also stepped away for now and am looking at the older gems like your JLC now . Again excellent catch and enjoy it to the fullest 🙏🏻

Impressive timepiece. Best wishes, Emmanuel

BTW, curios to know what else you consider having a high value to price ratio. IMHO, pretty much any high complication from non-hyped brand would fit, but I'd start with JLC, Montblanc Minerva, A. Lange and GP.

Definitely Montblanc/Minerva. The finishing punches to top level but secondary prices are weak. JLC especially in the 2010s. I would look out for a good deal on an extreme lab 2 or amvox 2. A DSA American Ed would be a good find at the right price. GP is ... 

Wishing you a great 2026!