Visiting the Grande Maison
Just a few days after the WatchProSite JLC visit, I was lucky enough to be invited by the JLC boutique manager in Rome to come to the Vallèe De Joux and visit the Manufacture with a group of clients of the brand. I didn't hesitate for a second, and gladly...
Outstanding photos!
...btw, which reference is this? It has a great 'rustic' quality that I really like, even though my bank account wouldn't : ) ...
That's the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon!
Watching the escapement was mesmerizing, it looked like alien technology.
It's not thin...
...but I've seen thicker watches. It's undeniably big though... You're welcome!
From SJX...
'...Measuring 31 mm wide, 51.1 mm long and 12.4 mm high...' It seems that the length might be an issue, the thickness seems reasonable considering...
Absolutely!
It's actually impressive that they managed to squeeze a rotating case AND a two axis tourbillon in under 13mm!
What a magnificent post!
So many amazing photos to even mention. I did notice VC to also be a client of JLC. You dont happen to have the photo of the dial of that 1900s PP pocket watch? Very curious to know the reference. Amazing again, and thank you for taking the time to post t...
You're welcome!
Unfortunately the dial of the Patek wasn't visible, but it was white (probably enamel) with black roman numerals and chronograph registers if I recall correctly.
WOW!!!!
Amazing post!!! Visiting Le Sentier is on my bucket list. How many watches does JLC put out a year? Anyone know?
We asked the master watchmaker...
...he said that he doesn't know because there isn't a clear number going around. I think I've heard from Tim Mosso that it's around 100k, but I'm not sure
I read the annual 2021 report
It's around 50-60k pieces a year, they recently increased production.
Armbanduhren had them at 60K in 2013, so I believe that third party estimates of 100K are reliable today.
JLC is also the largest single source of movements inside of the Richemont group, so movements are being constructed both openly and unadvertised for other Richemont group brands. Best, Tim
What an amazing trip
Such a great experience and top horology. JLC does make some great watches. I do think that they could add some pizaz to their higher complications as far as the case or hands are concerned. Duometer chronograph is a stunner.
JLC has huge potential
It's a brand of substance, and with a few style adjustments to the catalogue it could be a lot more popular.
Amazing post! Thank you so much for sharing
Looks like you had an absolute blast. Awesome photos and a very good report! JLC is one of my favourites too
Thank you!
I loved each second of it, and hopefully I'll get to visit some more brands in the future.
Absolutely!
It really makes you appreciate the amount of work that is put into their watches and the value that they bring to the industry
It reall was
The blue dial really gives the master control calendar a lot of character, JLC would greatly benefit from more vibrant dials, unfortunately it's a limited edition.
