Jaeger-LeCoultre

I just wanted to give my input on my decision for this version. FYI, I owned the "original" current version in the past. Loved that piece as well but it was a bit dressy for my lifestyle. I thought this 'sector' version was very fitting for me and my frequest business travels. 

The points that drew me to this watch (with some points that may not be exclusive to the geographic version)

- the thinner mutli-beveled bezel of the three (which was also one of the details that drew me to the original version before

- cleaner dial with the lack of date and power reserve that adds a symmetrical dial (albeit the small day/night indicator exists but IMO adds a subtle and pleasant nuace to the dial)

- the newer gold rotor (such a beautiful case back)

- skeleton hands - know this is a bit controversial but I felt that it was actually a logical design by JLC as the second timezone at 6 would be better visible through the hands

- the perfect 39mm size with a bit of thickness (11.77mm) to give a subtle heft to the watch

- 50m water resistance vs 30m you find in other similar pieces offered by other brands (IWC for one)

- the multi-level subdial at the 6...I really have a soft spot for that. I love that it also has the guilloche finishing 

- the blue details (the city indicators, the 5 minute hashes, the hands) give this watch, as well as the other sector dial models, character and a bit of modernity without overdoing it

One of the things I didn't like (and this is a personal preference of course) was the tang buckle. I quickly added the 4th generation deployant buckle + an OEM JLC matte black strap and I'm pleasantly happy with the outcome!

Here are some pics from my instagram account (@grnbeanwatch)

This picture really captures the mutli-levels of the subdial at 6

gone but not forgotten

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