Jaeger-LeCoultre

Two months have passed since the unveil of what I consider as THE novelty of the year, from JLC, the Geophysic True Second and Universal Time. True novelty, because we have a new movement, dedicated to a new complication or series of complications ( Dead ...  

The World Timer is great, a real winner. On the UT, the dead second I think is okay for me, but on the "Geophysic" it would bother me as looking too Quartz. The movement is a great addition. CC

Given the choice for a JLC now for me it'd be a tug of war between the simple Master Control Date and the Geophysic True Seconds. I compare them as the two simple dress watches with date within the JLC line (not counting the MUTs). In my opinion, the new ... 

You are probably right in saying that the True Second is for connoisseurs and dead second enthusiasts. you are right when you say that it is not a complication, I would rather say a sophistication. Added to the world time, with the Cal 772, which is a com... 

Several times and, even being impressed by the technicalities of the "true seconds", it's not for me. Explaining: True Seconds It may be a technical wonder but, call me old style, I still prefer the seconds hand "hoovering" over the dial and not ticking. ... 

Since I know that this watch is mechanical, I am not bothered by the quartz-like movement of the seconds hand. Until I actually played with the watch at a dealer's shop, I did not know how I would feel about that. It can actually be fascinating, even entr... 

At the beginning, you have to figure out how it works. Then, once you got it, it is easy to get used to it. The detail on the UT is that the cities ring doesn't move. Which makes it simpler, but the fun of changing the cities doesn't exist on the UT. Than... 

.. Have to say, I absolutely love my ss version, the dial, with plastic representation of the continents, and also enjoy the True Sec mechanism, offering the nice goodie to have a nice at the characteristic balance, with anchor shaped 2 ends. Having said ...  

The piece was immediately available. Which is excellent, and should be done more often. Rather than waiting for several loooong months. Best, my friend. Nicolas

As for the true second, I'm not really bothered by the jumping second hand since I know it's a mechanical watch. I just have one wild thought: Perhaps a transparent dial to reveal the true second mechanism?

But don't you think you would spoil the very clean and elegant dial, this way? Just thinking loud. Best, Nicolas

I really like the UT version and it is great that JLC has added another great watch in its own right to compliment the rest of their glorious range. I like the dead beats, but would prefer such watch without seconds probably. Having said that, the size of... 

As it shows that it is super difficult to please to everybody. and this different opinion of yours contributes to the charm of this place, I must say. About the size, some will say that it " saves " legibility. The 5110 is not super legible, but it is par... 

I also find the seconds hand a no issue. They can or not exist. Either way is fine. What make life for these watches difficult is the aesthetic masterclass of the 5110p and 5130p. They are so beautifully sculpted and harmonious, while they can be discrete... 

It's look is very classic and understated yet elegant. Easily an everyday watch. (Yupp...another watch for every day use - my best excuse, haha) BUT, I definitely relate to your sentence: "Some said that they were disturbed by the fact that the second han... 

Funny to read how many of us were living a trauma with the Quartz Era. Best, Nicolas

The dial is by far the most attractive I've seen anywhere and the colors are deep and beautiful. The true seconds is not a deal maker or breaker for me. Nice addition but to me I have just a very slight preference for the regular sweep instead of true bes... 

Especially on the presence of the date. As for the dead second, I guess we have to fully understand its sophistication to be able to appreciate it. But there will always be haters of these jumping seconds... Like you and some others, I feel the movement o... 

... These watches... The new movement is an amazing piece of technology and just by nature of its design makes for exciting possibilities. The deadbeat seconds feature is cool and I love the talk that it turns people off because it looks like a quartz wat... 

Thanks for your input, my friend. There is a lot to love on the Geophysic UT, a watch which dangerously tempts me, but my ange gardien is that damn Duometre. I agree with you on the dead second. Maybe you can ask for a special order, a customization of th... 

... Might have to make that request for me. If JLC were to fulfill the request, I'd prefer an "E'dition de Paris"! - Scott

... JLC is up to the task. - scott

.. still loving it. For me, it\'s suited for the weekend and it shines during the weekday. a couple of pictures to share.. and yes, after a while I don\'t notice the two screws on the dial anymore. much like those on the zeitwerk ! Next, the movement is r...  

It helps to know if you're getting rid of it, or not, after a while. Obviously, the love affair goes on. Good! Very nice background, too, my friend. All the best, Nicolas

and I have to say it looks really good. In gold. The steel version doesn\'t make the dial pop. Oh and I have to say that the screws in the dial are not that \'in your face\' at all. They are really really tiny. But once you know they are there....you will... 

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Brilliant

I like the steel (I LOVE the steel True Seconds) but the Gold UT is a really special watch. Even the reindeer agree (although their minds are on something else right now). ...  

...but that is just me, or a sign of the times, or both. Thru that time I feel that the TS and I are blending, is a comfort, I can let it speak for me. I can appreciate the praise for the technical, and yet this watch gets me on a personal level. Before t...  

And was very impressed by the impeccable case and movement finishing. Dare I say almost as good as the workmanship from Patek or Lange! The proportions is beautiful and the true seconds movement is unique. Definitely a watch for a true watch collector! ...  

I inspected the watch at the Boutique next to the original Geophysic re-issue and JLC's other offerings. It's a perfectly nice piece, with hefty if not elegant proportions. The dead seconds doesn't delight or disturb me, as I don't relate it to quartz wat... 

But don't you think it has always been like that? Look at the vintage offer. Look at all the Memovoxes, or the products like some diving watches from the past. Were they really JLC? The Master Mariner Deep Sea, for example, or the Dolphin? Or some more ex...