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I cannot judge on this impressive JLC as I am not firm with the brand at all
But I support your view on technological extremes within wrist watches. To me, double tourbs etc don't appeal - I rather enjoy the finish and the possibility to see the architecture of the technology (i.e. open case-backs with unhindered sight into the watches organs).
There are several technologically impressive Villeret pieces (for $$$$$ made by Cabbidou) but in the end its not like a neat chronometer or chronograph which has more daily usability - IMHO.
And open (date, tourb) or even skeleton dials usually don't address me. Exception is Rolex with its lupe dial - I always found it attractive but only due to the lupe.
Some pictures of the Jaeger Lecoultre Duometre à Spherotourbillon.
This is one of the watches I had the pleasure to attend its making of. Still, it is not my favorite Duometre. The good / remarkable points? It is a Duometre, with a tourbillon turning on different axes which is always magical, with a cylindric hair spring...
I cannot judge on this impressive JLC as I am not firm with the brand at all
But I support your view on technological extremes within wrist watches. To me, double tourbs etc don't appeal - I rather enjoy the finish and the possibility to see the architecture of the technology (i.e. open case-backs with unhindered sight into the wa...
Thank you Nico for posting!
This is my favourite duometre by far and I. would not hesitate in ordering one if it was priced half as much! I don't even mind the hole at 9 o'clock because the view of the rotating tourbillon is a sight to behold. For me, this is JLC at its best. And if...
Agreed, not my favorite Duometre, however...
I'm also in the chrono Duo camp. That being said, the the spherotourb with the massive bridge is something to look at in wonder. For a brand that has a firm stake in the Reverso, an otherwise seemingly classic, yet simple watch, JLC has the chops to routi...
Not my favorite Duometre either but I do like it for what it is and represents. As for the cut-out in the dial, that does not bother me as much as it does you mon ami...
The Hybris Mechanica Grand Sonnerie also has a cut-out in the dial and I think that watch is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous 💥😜🔥
Ok if you would have used these 2 originally then J would have agreed with you as the MMR Ti and Gyro 1 would make an unbelievable pair...
If I had to make a random pick of 6 spectacular JLC pieces (not including a Reverso) it would be: Gyro 5 Gyro 1 Gyro 3 Duometre Grand Sonnerie Duometre Chronograph MMR or GT MR Ti Voilà 😉
