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Disappointed - yes!
As an owner of the 'original' LE, I must say that I am VERY disappointed by this latest development. The NSA is a very, very nice watch - this is not for discussion.
However, I do have an issue with a company that starts off by not keeping its promises, then tells something that must have been a lie and ends up producing and selling what they said could not be produced and sold in the first place. My story is probably not unique...
First, I was shown the prototype with the engraved logo. That is what I ordered.
Then, as I came to pick up my new NSA, it turned out that the engraving had been cancelled. It was now on the alarm disk. The message from the AD was: 'Well, tough luck - but your problem. I have other buyers waiting...' . As the watch is pretty cool, I ended up buying it - but I must confess that the alarm disk reminds me of the 'bait and switch'.
I learned to live with it and I came to really like my NSA.
Then a limited edition of the limited edition appears in Madrid. What was not possible for the original batch of watches is now suddenly available to a select crowd. What a joke.
And now not one, but two more limited editions of the limited edition appears. What a joke.
In the end JLC now has at least one disappointed fan and customer, if not more. The combination of 'bait and switch' and the subsequent appearance of the product that could not be produced is a big disappointment.
I don't know what the learning point of this is....and I know there is not much I can do about it - except tell my story...
Does anybody have the e-mail address of Mr. Lambert?
Claus
JLC Beverly Hills Boutique Exclusive piece: JLC Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs
Jaeger LeCoultre Beverly Hills Boutique Beverly Hills, California Hello all! Team PuristSPro attended the unveiling of a very special piece that is exclusive to the JLC Beverly Hills Boutique! I was told by Seth that this watch was HOT and he was right! A...
Beverly Hills Boutique Exclusive Navy SEALs Alarm Incursion Editions Announcement (Part 1)
DRMW and I had the pleasure of attending a special event tonight at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Beverly Hills Boutique to celebrate the announcement of two new exclusive timepieces specially created for JLC Beverly Hills -- the Master Compressor Diving Alarm Nav...
More photos from the event
What else can be said, a great event and thankful for the invitation. Some of the JLCBHB guests listening to the presentation. The watches, Black gold on the left and PVD Ti on the right. Kate our wonderful JLC ambassador. Viken showing his MECRossi Eye C...
Thanks for the pictures, Guille!
It was a nice night. Everyone at the boutique is always so friendly. I hope you had fun. I'm looking forward to seeing these watches in the metal! Cheers, Daos
Thanks Daos!
So sorry that I didn't get a chance to talk more to you, but looking forward to the next opportunity!
I look forward to seeing you!
It's always fun to meet my fellow PuristS out in the real world! I always cherish those opportunities. Next time, good sir! Can't wait to see these two watches in the metal! Cheers, Daos
WOW!
Those are spectacular pics, Guille. Your Leica point and shoot puts most dSLR's to shame. That's for sure. Thanks for posting, bro. I really appreciate it.
Thanks Viken!
Hey man great to see you as always. Definitely a fun night! Will need your help with my house project Very best
Nicely captured Guille!
Hello Guille! Good to see you again at the event, your pics came out great! Hope to see one of these special JLC BH Boutique MC Diving Alarms on your wrist in the near future! -MW This message has been edited by DRMW on 2010-01-09 18:42:02...
Thanks Ming!
Great seeing you too, and always a pleasure reading your reports and seeing your photos Something tells me that the Ti version has my name on it very best to you!
I already answered on the press files post, but I'll put it here again.
First of all, these are very nice " evolutions " of an already very nice watch ( sorry for the repetition ). The darkened case is really great, and the small and discrete touches of color ( being dark orange or faded yellow ) give the watch a certain appe...
Hi, Nicolas!
I always regret that you are not with us when these kind of events occur here locally. I can certainly appreciate the points raised about LEs of other LEs. Like you, I find the titanium grey PVD to be the more desirable variant. You know my feeling about ...
Disappointed - yes!
As an owner of the 'original' LE, I must say that I am VERY disappointed by this latest development. The NSA is a very, very nice watch - this is not for discussion. However, I do have an issue with a company that starts off by not keeping its promises, t...
Sorry you are disappointed, Claus.
First, let me just say that I don't have a dog in this fight, so to speak, as I don't own an NSA. I also don't buy into the idea of LEs for any brand. There are two things I consider when buying a watch -- 1) do I like its aesthetics/mechanics and 2) can ...
Claus, it couldn't have been that disappointing if you end up buying the piece.....
Hello Claus, I respect your viewpoint but you were disappointed but as the watch was pretty cool, you bought it? Can't be that disappointing if you decided to buy it. Bait & Switch? No, absolutely not. They did not advertise a product and when you went in...
Disappointment - defined more precisely
No doubt - the watch is very cool and I _do_ enjoy it. My disappointment goes more towards JLC showing the prototype, delivering something different while saying that it was not 'technically possible' to deliver one of the unique characteristics of the pr...
So do I
"And therefore think him as a serpent's egg Which hatch'd, would, as his kind grow mischievous; And kill him in the shell." (Bill S.) Let's hope JLC learns the point and doesn't repeat the trick again.
That's a first...but correct nevertheless ;-)
First time I have ever been called a serpent's egg....;-) But I think I understand your point - this kind of action is something a successful and ambitious brand such as JLC should consider carefully. Many of us watch-nerds/WISs are acting as brand ambass...
Once more, I agree with you...
...the titanium watch is really interesting (can't say the same about the gold version)... and JLC has not handled the situation correctly. BTW the quote about the serpent's egg comes from William Shakespeare's (aka Bill S) tragedy "Julius Caesar" (http:/...
Your....
points are quite valid..... As JLC is reading this thread, hopefully they will not let this thing happen again.... Cheers
I totaly agree with Claus ...
I've ordered a NSA in January 2009 after the SIHH, this JLC Navy Seal Alarm ... Can you tell me what is this watch presented during this event in this post ? Best Patrice This message has been edited by Dje on 2010-01-10 12:46:14...
I knew...
that your commend was coming my friend..... As I told you before... you are right to feel this way but I prefer your version.... Cheers
Thanks for your understanding, guys...
...I sent an e-mail to the Scandinavian JLC distributor in Amsterdam as well, trying to state my disappointment. I haven't got Mr. Lambert's e-mail address - otherwise he would have gotten an e-mail too. Well, nothing will probably come from this - but I ...
In the real world......
Hello all, Thanks for sharing your views. The most important thing is that Claus is enjoying his JLC and I'm extremely happy that he is. I'm a huge JLC fan and hope everyone here continues to as well, Jaeger-LeCoultre has got a lot of great stuff coming o...
In the real world ...
We bought 6 JLC in three years... . . . I shall buy the seventh with my lawyer ... Or not ! Best Patrice...
Ma, it is more officine JlC, than la grande maison...
You don't found a bit of lookalike: And:...
P@trice what strap is on that on your NSA?
P@trice, What strap is on your NSA? Regards, Chris
Totally disagree, Ming. You don't know the story of this watch.
Patrice said it all: THe NSA was presented in the 2009 SIHH with an etched glass. I agree with you that JLC could change for some technical reasons the etched sapphire for the writing on the alarm disk. But went the Aldao, and I don't care it is a LE, I c...
Thanks for your viewpoints!
Hello Nicolas, Thanks for your insights in this situation, hope everyone enjoys their JLC's with or without the etched glass. -MW
This is a very good summary Nicolas ...
A few days before the SIHH, my enthusiasm and my passion are at the lowest, there is something broken. If it must be take a lawyer to read the rules before buying a watch, it is no longer for me ... the word " Passion" still has value to me otherwise what...
Sorry I posted my original dissapointment under the press release DRMW but ...
my opinions and dissapointment still stands. I totally agree with Nicolas with this one and I am afraid that you do not take the point about the fact that many of accepted the pre-ordered watch on good faith that this was as close it was going to be to th...
Hello sw-rick!
I'm just trying to keep things organized and felt it best to post here, I appreciate your effort in obliging my request. Thanks for sharing your views, other than the issue you stated what do you think of the BH edition NSA? Do you prefer the Black Gold o...
I agree that the press releases should be kept tidy ...
maybe even locked, so people can comment elsewhere. As for the "Icursion" editions I suppose the TiPVD version makes most sense for me, as for the aesthetics I still prefer the original release with the "Aldao" edition as the reference and the way this li...
Well said my friend...
I agree with you.... I have mixed feelings about limited editions as most of them end up not being limited but there are variations.... RO by AP comes in mind as well as the AMVOX 2..... I do like JLC very much but would like to see a limited edition stay...
Just my opinion,..
Iagree with the disappointment of some original owners and I strongly disagree with some JLC decision marketing wise.Its a known fact that my love for JLC is growing everyday but sometimes there are some faux pas.I think the problem is that JLC provides f...
More to celebrate than not
But if it must be explained, I would only say that in these times one has to understand that the business model should extend to allow for opportunities that make the boutiques thrive and cater to their audience. The old way is perilous to businesses in t...
I must say I agree
Although I'm a happy owner of the Aldao watch, and I really like the NSA (all of them, including the new BH), I'm not a fan of LE in general, and I understand your complaints about the way JLC is making different versions of the watch.
Atmos(phere) & snacks -- Part 1a
While awaiting the announcement regarding the new Beverly Hills Boutique exclusive models, I took a few minutes to photograph the Atmos clocks at the store. Atmos Classique Transparente Atmos Classique Transparente Phases de lune Atmos Classique Atmos Cla...
I hope you said hello to Milan for me, Daos.
This is a great friend of mine, and it is always nice to see him spotting here and there! Nice pics! Best, Nicolas
I had the pleasure of meeting Milan for the first time last night...
...and he was a wonderful, personable gentleman. You were certainly mentioned -- in glowing terms! I would be remiss in not thanking him also for leading last night's presentation. He showed a real passion for these pieces, and I think he should be proud ...
You know, I think I met Milan once in Philadelphia
...but I did not realize who he was. this would have been about a year and half ago at a JLC dinner here in the City of Brotherly Love. respo
It is more than possible, Respo.
You certainly also met my other friend, who was in Philly at this moment with him... The world is small... Best, Nicolas
:-)
I feel like my house isn't nice enough for a clock like this! I'd need to upgrade my place in order for it to house an Atmos! Daos
Aaah, the Atmos ..
Hi Daos, i see you were a lucky contender in the event ... The Atmos clocks look very nice in either configuration, it is on my wish list since a long time BUT i'm going to wait till i'm at least 60 years or so ... (the day i'll stay at home for the rest ...
Every time I look at my photo of that dessert tray...
...I feel a little twinge of regret, so I'm suffering alongside you, Filip! These Atmos clocks are so cool. I don't own any clocks, and wouldn't consider myself a "clock person," but I love looking at the various Atmos clocks when I visit the boutique. I ...
ATTENTION ALL: Some of you are missing VITAL points about this piece
Hello all, Sorry for the quick response as I am going on 2 hours of sleep (we've had a L.A. area GTG for a great friend and PuristS that visited, the Aston Martin RAPIDE event ( www.network54.com ), and a kabillion other things. There is much debate about...
Ming, I agree with you. There are several issues, on several levels, at play here.
While I understand the general ill will among old timers towards the idea of declared Limited Editions which are limited editions for no reason other than marketing (if it was a non-marketing BUSINESS decision, ie, market size, then don't declare a limite...
Thank you for these points but that's not the question IMO!
Hi, Thank you for adding these points to the discussion. In fact I don't think we discuss JLC's right to issue limited editions here. What we discuss is the fact that in January 2009 JLC presented the Diving NSA with the brand written on the glass, not on...
Great post Jérôme ...
I have no problem with the LE boutique JLC, I'm just disappointed the attitude of JLC ! Best Patrice
A REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FORUM MEMBERS...
Hello all, Once again thanks for sharing your viewpoints, it's been a good topic of discussion ( I wish it was a separate thread but has progressed in this manner so it is what it is). My knowledge in this issue is limited and I wish to gather some inform...
Part 2: Proof that good things really do come in small packages!
Everyone probably knows by now that I'm dying to see the new Grande Reverso 101 Art Deco in person. Sadly, I still haven't seen it, BUT I did see some other iterations of the famous JLC caliber 101 and they are fabulous!!! Before we begin, a special thank...
I KNEW you were at some fun Boutique event last night!
Love those caliber 101s and the Atmos clocks. Beautifully photographed, Daos. I can't believe you did not indulge in the food. I mean the watches are great and all, but a girl's gott eat!. Best always, respo
Luckily...
...after all the holiday feasting I have plenty of fat reserves stored up, so I probably shouldn't have indulged anyway! (Note to self: must hit the gym next week!) It was very nice of JLC to let PPro post coverage of their private event. As a JLC enthusi...
LOL!
That's funny! The way the hand is positioned it does look like a little man! Cheers, Daos
Cool watch, but...
I just can't associate JLC with 'hardcore' watches. It seems like a war jeep by Maserati. But the details are very nice. As always. Still, I find myself having a chuckle over this one...
Well I for one LOVE the edition.
For many reasons. First being the much discussed logo. When I saw the NSA when it was released I immediately liked it enough to pursue. When I found out about the logo change I lost all interest. It would drive me crazy. Then I heard about the 25 piece Sp...
Hearing the passionate customers is one good thing, indeed.
But in the respect of those who went on the first model. To be clear, I don't believe in the LE phenomenon, so to me, this is not a real problem, and I agree with you. That's why I'm not disturbed by the further developments on the A II, as you and Ming s...
Nico, thanks for your reply.
I agree with your sentiments. Your question about how I would feel if I owned one with the disc printing and then one came out on the crystal.... would I be mad? Absolutely. But in the case of the owners of the 25 piece LE of course this is not the case -...
I perfectly hear you, Michael
And I agree with you when you say that this watch is a very nice one. But once again, Limited or not, this is not, IMO, the problem. The Spanish guys don't have to complain that much, I also agree. But the 1500 others? And a lot of them who wanted the etc...
The genesis of this watch is . . .
About a year ago, JLC had a small dinner at the boutique attended by a half dozen folks -- I was fortunate enough to have been included. At that dinner, 2-3 of the attendees had the idea of created a SE MC Navy Seal for the BHB. Stephanie was receptive. T...
Again, I continue to be impressed with the BH JLC Boutique
...and all it does for the customers and fans. I think it is marvelous what the Boutique and JLC did here. I also applaud the loyal and active group of JLC fans that particiapted in the creation of these two LEs and who participate in all of these special...
Respo, thanks for your comments.
I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. Really, I just go as DRMW's sidekick. I just feel lucky whenever I get to tag along. Cheers, Daos
Additonal pics form the JLC Beverly Hills Boutique event
PuristSPro.com JLC Boutique Beverly Hills exclusive piece Beverly Hills, California -MW...
Hello Quan!
Hello Quan, Thanks for looking, what do you think of this piece from JLC so far? -MW
I really like this one
but alas only available at BH so could not see it in metal. Which one will you pick ? ...
For me it would be...
Hello Quan, For me it would be a tough choice. Titanium PVD version is cool but the Black Gold sounds interesting. Maybe contact JLC BH Boutique and see if they can ship to your local Boutique/AD for inspection or make a vacation out to L.A.? -MW
Hey Doc your pixs rock!
Stunning photograpy as usual DRMW! Your pixs rock so much ima gonna order one!