Mitch K
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I have not seen the smaller version but....
I much prefer the original version. My YG piece is gorgeous. It is a marvel of construction and truly a piece of art. The cut outs for the power reserve, while challenging to read, make it much more attractive. I prefer the color of the sky of the moon phase, maroon, rather than the one on the smaller version (blue I believe) - unique and beautiful. The proportions of the watch are great. Of note, in either version, I truly appreciate the fact that JLC repositioned the time dial to be on the right side of the dial rather than on the left side of the dial - it makes it easier to access the time when wearing the under a sleeve as compared to the first Duometre.
In my opinion, the newer version was built to meet the perceived desires of a market that is comprised by people with smaller wrists.
I have both Duometres in YG and, for fun, they are both #94 (yes intentional) and find them to be a stunning pair.
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The new JLC Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire
After reading the recent posts from fellow PuristS niterider and moc about the new Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire, I thought I'd share a few more pics and a short video of this watch. On my last visit to the local JLC Boutique I had a chance to compare the ...
I long thought about this question.
I prefer the 42 mm version. To say all, I think the 40, 5 mm is a mistake. The two dimensions give the impression, the feeling that JLC is " waving " between the two case sizes while they only wanted to offer a smaller versons for those who prefer smaller...
The two sizes
Hi NIcholas, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the two sizes of the Duometres. Do you like the skeletonizing on the dial or having the solid dial? Regards, Ed
I like both of the dials. I think the solid dial is much easier than the open one.
Each of them offers a different pereception of the watch, and I love that. Best, Nicolas
Thanks for sharing your illustrated thoughts Ed.
I didn't see the 40.5 version yet but I find strange the downsizing, especially when the proportions are changed. They tried to make it smaller but they couldn't make it a thin as they wanted because of the movement's size. This seems to be done half way....
The smaller version proportions
Hi Mark, Thanks for checking out the post. I agree with you about the proportions and the thinness of the case due to the movement. It was one of the first questions I asked the JLC rep why they couldn't or didn't make it thinner. It would look more propo...
Not only its smaller...
the bezel is different too,I will post pics when at home.The 40.5 bezel is smoother and does t have the typical sharp step of the regular Duometre case. One thing I like is the solid dial vs the apertures of the regular version. One thing I don t like is ...
Differences in the bezel
Hi Mo, You're right about the difference in the bezel, thanks for pointing that out this detail. Looking forward to your pics :) Regards, ED-209
here is the original Duometre bezel
Here is the bezel step of the 42 Dumetre...confront it with the 40.5,its different giving a much smoother look and feel to the case. Mo ...
re: 40.5
For me there is no other choice than the 40.5 as I have small wrist and this one fits better for me. Thanks for the pics and vid! -MW
It seems that most prefer the 42mm
Lots of opinions on the Duometre case size and seems most prefer the 42mm. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this DRMW. Regards, ED-209
Have to agree with Nicolas...
Not sure why they have 2 offerings of same watch. They should have left what was perfect alone and offered perhaps a new model if they truly felt so inclined to offer a smaller watch. I own both the WG and RG and to me they make the perfect 42 mm pair! Ch...
The WG and YG versions
Very cool that you have both the WG and RG Duometres. Which one do you wear more often? Regards, ED-209
I have not seen the smaller version but....
I much prefer the original version. My YG piece is gorgeous. It is a marvel of construction and truly a piece of art. The cut outs for the power reserve, while challenging to read, make it much more attractive. I prefer the color of the sky of the moon ph...
The " à chronographe " and the " lunaire " together in the matching metal...
That's the way to go! Bravo, Mitch. I can't wait to see a side by side picture! Best, Nicolas
Thanks Nicholas. The yellow gold version has an amazing antique cream dial that is
wonderful. I must admit that I am sorely tempted by the Spherotourb to add to the Duometre set but alas it is not in yellow gold and I don't think that it is numbered so no #94! Mitch
Well, I guess JLC will release some more affordable Duometres, for you to do
The perfect YG Trio! Best, Nicolas
I have read that more are in the pipeline. can't wait to see. certainly
I will pursue more #94. Oh by the way, the number 94 if of significance. It was the number of my first Duometre and so I thought that it would be fun to have the brother with the same number and it was a number that was easy to request. I hope to continue...
Yes, there are more to come, indeed. I am afraid that we'll still be
Victims of the Duometres... ;) Best, Nicolas
Victims? One would not be considered a victim if we came upon another piece of art
by a favored artist. That said, the only victim would be the wallet. Can't wait to see what is next. Mitch
Both the YG Duometres
Hi Mitch, Hope you are doing well, how are things? Wow, didn't know that you have both YG Duometres. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the original version and good points about how JLC positioned the time subdial on the right side. Which one do you wea...
Hey Ed - shhhh can't tell you which I wear more - don't want either brother
getting jealous of the other. In truth, can't tell you which I wear more. Usually wear one then shortly thereafter the other. Quietly I will admit that the Lunaire is more elegant but both are wonderful pieces. Mitch
For those of us who don't have a boutique close by, your pic and video are the closest...
...to handling the watches in real life. As to your question, I prefer the larger case but the full, non-cut dial. The fact that it does not exist is perhaps best for me as I lack the means to acquire it anyway :D Ruckdee
Thanks for your comments
Hi Ruckdee, Thanks for reading the post and for sharing your thoughts on the case size. Hope that you can handle one in person soon. Regards, ED-209
Glad to hear you enjoyed it
Thanks Stefan. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. Hope you get to see it in person. Regards, ED-209