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I agree, the definition has gotten muddy....
Patek's "Grand Complications" first section in their catalog has many "just" QPs. I, along with you, have considered the 3 comps together: QP, Repeater (or Tourbillon) and Chrono (especially rattrapante), to be the quintessential "Grande Complication." Understandably, there are many "difficult to produce" combinations out there, but I think there should be a glossary somewhere that defines the term.
Interestingly, THIS pocket watch was produced after JLC had been supplying so many others with the same movement for roughly 28 years. They had sold it to PP, AP, Breitling, Tissot, Union, etc.
I think, under the new leadership, JLC needs to start flexing some more muscle, and letting the world know about it.
-Dean
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Lecoultre Grande Complication Pocket Watch from circa 1928. The pictorial definition of a Grande Complication.
Nowadays, brands use the term " Grande Complication " in an excessive / abusive way. Traditionally, a Grande Complication is a watch which gathers: A Perpetual Calendar, a Minute Repeater AND a Chronograph which could / should be a Rattrapante. Like this ...
Thank you for the post Nico!!
Lovely photos of a fantastic looking watch. And yes I agree, the term grand complication has been misused by many brands including my favourite Patek. My 5940G is considered a grand complication in the Patek catalogue but compare it to the lovely pocket w...
I agree, the definition has gotten muddy....
Patek's "Grand Complications" first section in their catalog has many "just" QPs. I, along with you, have considered the 3 comps together: QP, Repeater (or Tourbillon) and Chrono (especially rattrapante), to be the quintessential "Grande Complication." Un...
It’s impressive to me not just because of the technical complexity...
...but also because it’s such a beautiful thing to look at. A wonder. Regards Kev.
Watch Porn!
Must... calm... down.... Think I would build a room in my home around this watch :-0
Eye candy for sure
Although less embellished, I appreciate the version you shared previously with 21 jewels and Guillaume balance just slightly more... amanico photo (of course) ...
What about this Cal 162?
Which was also in use for Observatory Chronometers Contests? ...
It sure does. Big love for that one too!
Now waiting for the GC HM timepiece version.
Epic... will be an amazing trip!
I do hope you get a previlege viewing of the GC as an early Christmas surprise.
