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Hmmm....
I love JLC's minute repeaters, and think the technology employed is awesome. However, more marketing to build the awareness of JLCs progress in this horological realm is necessary - as witnessed in last week's auction. I believe one of the reasons for JLC pushing the envelope on repeaters is that you can now get tourbillions EVERYWHERE, but repeaters are left to PP, AP, VC, JLC, FPJ and a few others.
-Dean
SIHH 2011.A new Minute Repeater: The Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater in TiVan
There are 4 important dates in the modern history of the JLC Minute Repeaters: - 2005, which was the birth of the first Master Minute Repeater " A. Lecoultre " in platinum. - 2006, with the release of the titanium version, with a spectacular open dial. - ...
Nice piece
I was lucky enough to try this on during a visit to the JLC boutique in London last month. A poor quality video of the repeater action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eokSfHq92yE
Thanks for the acoustical link and welcome here, Teece.
The sound on this Master Grande Tradition is almost identical to the Ti MMR, which is not a surprise. Thanks for posting it! Best, Nicolas.
Hmmm....
I love JLC's minute repeaters, and think the technology employed is awesome. However, more marketing to build the awareness of JLCs progress in this horological realm is necessary - as witnessed in last week's auction. I believe one of the reasons for JLC...
Agreed, Dean. JLC should think about that.
This lack of ( serious ) communication may be one factor. The other lying in the fact that too many iterations of an original concept may loose its interest, and worst... Its exclusivity? We are talking about a Minute Repeater, something rare, exclusive, ...
The question mon ami is
Will you be smitten and pulled over by this all over again? Stephen
I have my Ti MMR, and very happy with.
No need for me to consider this new one. But for those who are considering a Minute Repeater, this may well be an option. If I had the choice between the Ti MMR and this Ti Van Mater Grande Tradition Minute Repeater, I would still go on the first. This wa...
Understood!
And a great choice you made from the start! Thanks for sharing your thoughts mon ami! A bientot Stephen
Gorgeous!
Love all versions of this watch, and dream of owning one one day! I like the 'sweeter' case and lugs, and the less modern elements (more classic) of the Master... but I really do love all versions--a supreme timepiece.
Very nice effort, but...
...for me your titanium MMR is more harmonious in the dial layout and overall look. I prefer the monochromatic and tech-y look of your watch (which is funny because this new watch is perhaps more tech-minded). Another nice novelty from JLC though. Cheers,...
Will depend on everyone's taste, I guess.
Coldness or warmth... I'm more comfortable with the first category, like you. Thanks for your input, Sister. Nicolas.
Original version, new version
They are both watches to dream about. If I was ready and able for a repeater this might be at the top of my list. I've had the pleasure to play with the older version and it is a very special watch, technically and aesthetically. Thanks so much for the gr...
Nice into to what I have always admired in the JLC lineup..
the modern Minute Repeater. But I have to mirror your comments above, too many variations of the same thing as a new release. Also, can you shed some light on the inner ring on the dial that has been incorporated into the MGTMR? Just decoration? Exciting ...
Yes the inner ring is just decoration, there is nothing functionnal behind, Phil.
Well, I saw this watch almost one year ago, and with time passing, I think I don't like the Dauphine Hands, on this MR. But to each his own, of course. Still, I think JLC should avoid making these variations of or on the same thing... These small details ...
One more seperate, but related, thought...
I've been hoping for 6 years now that JLC would expand the 15-day power reserve series (I was secretly hoping for a Reverso for the 80th, or something like that). The torgue-meter (ala AP's 2001 "Concept" piece) is neat, but only a little more useful than...
Not, you're not the only one.
I do hope to see JLC revealing us an evolution of the MMR... And not only on an aesthetical point of view. It seems that we'll have to wait... Best and thanks for your valuable input, my friend. Nicolas.
Nice repeater ..
obviously the main ref here is the ti MMR,the most succesful minute repeater from JLC. I am not particularly mad about the applied rose gold details...don t know,Its obviously very close to the MMr but still not quite succesful. Anyway,a very nice piece i...
Nicolas, you know how much I love the MR complication! :)
And the new version looks great with the Dauphin hands… But I still prefer your TI-version! A stunning beauty! Best Blomman
Just came back from the Manufacture with it on the wrist. ;)
I took some local pictures... Best, my friend. Nicolas.
Trebuchets vs Hammers
For me, the choice between the trebuchets and the hammers is not mainly a question of volume but of sound purety. Thanks to their system, the trebuchets hit very curtly the gong and don't bounce back on it which is the risk with the hammers. It is the rea...
Theorically, you're right.
In the facts, it is different... The Trebuchet is a great solution for the reasons you perfectly highlighted. But I find the sound a bit agressive... Not always, though. I guess it is related to bthe settings. Best, Nicolas
Can anyone comment on the gong welding process?
I am curious as to exactly how they join metal to the sapphire without glue.
My guess would be...
...it's rather brazing instead of welding. Just google "brazing metal to sapphire" and you should find pretty much info about the possible processes. Don't know what's used by JLC though Best regards Suitbert
This watch is beautiful
especially with its 2 specific curved index bridges for torque and power reserve I really make a couple, aesthetically speaking, of this one with the Master Perpetual 8 days (skeleton) Thanks for this overview of the technical aspect of these minute repea...
My pleasure, Mark. There are some cool elements of design, for sure.
But nothing really new since the Ti MMr, though. Best! Nicolas.
thanks for posting, Nicolas
Interesting post of a stunning watch. I think you make some very valid points about iterations. BTW - you still have the best looking one - by far Best Christian