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Extrem World Compressor Lovers, I have something for you...

First released in 2005, this powerful model received this year some cosmetic changes.

Here is a pic of what we now have to call " Extrem World Compressor first generation ":



The strong points remain the same: A Bullet proof ( or almost ) World Time Chrono, with its interesting shock absorber system, which allows you to practice your favourite sports without danger for your watch, associated to a " macho " design, and an astucious system to allow a quick change of the strap.

The case don't change, nor the movement ( Cal 752 ), but what is really amazing here is to see how some improvements can totally change your perception of the watch.

The Stainless Steel and Titanium version:



The Rose Gold and Titanium:



What is the most noticeable is the dial, of course.

JLC used a material which is called Texalium I never saw before.

In fact, this is an alumium coated fiber glass.

As shown on the pics above, you can give it different colors, and in the case of the EWC, silver or brown khaki

It is an eye and light catcher, whose aspect and appearance will change depending on the light condition and angle, as well as it gives a very " tech " look to the watch.

Then, you will pay attention to the Hour and Minute hands, which are now facetted.

The Chrono Subdials are redisigned, too, in a more classical way.

And, last but not least, something which may not be noticed...The bezel.

This new EWC is belonging to these few JLC watches which saw their bezel reworked.

To me, this is the major and the most interesting detail.

While the former bezel was 3,7 mm large, here it is much slimmer: 2, 3 mm!

It totally changes the look of the watch: The dial looks even bigger, the case seems to be thinner, and more elegant.

While the RG / Ti version plays the card of the elegant sportivity, the SS / Ti is maybe more technical, and somehow more spectacular, but it is indeed a matter of personal taste:







The SS / Ti is a Limited Edition of 500 pieces and the retail is 12 200 Euros.

The RG / Ti is limited to 200 pieces, and will cost 22 800 Euros.

Maybe not everybody's taste, but an interesting one, I think.



What do YOU think?

Best,

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-01-28 12:58:44 This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-01-31 10:09:13