amanico
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I would be less skeptic than you on the choice of the Chronograph.
At least, the Chronograph is a legitim choice on such a watch,, and here you have something more, the jumping and digital minutrs, which required the use of a second barrel to feed it, and to avoid that this chrono doesn't pump too much of the energy.
I do totally agree on the Day Night Indicator,though. I don't think it has its place in such a prestigious watch.
And like you, my heart is stil taken by the Gyro One, aesthetically and horologically...
Even if the case of the " III " is nicer, in my opinion, as well as I find the martelé finish of the III very interesting.
But the combination of the complications of the " I " and its dial makes me prefer it over the " III ".
Best, Amico.
Nicolas.
JLC SIHH 2013: A few quick pictures of the Gyrotourbillon III.
There is much to say about this last masterpiece from Jaeger-Lecoultre, and of cours,e we'll come back to it around March or April. Jaeger-Lecoultre unveiled a prototype of this Gyrotourbilllon III, so the final watch will receive some changes and improve...
Dear Nicolas, thank you for giving us more pics......
and further explanations, about this exeptional Time Piece. The "martele" finish on the mouvement is definitely very attractive, the bezel looks to be concave, or is it the picture and I find it very nice as is the case. Horologically/Engineeringly speaki...
It cannot be consensual. Such a watch has to get his fans and its detractors.
A strong watch cannot be too " mellow yellow ". There are some very interesting details, on the Gyro III, and the finish is,, IMO, one of them. Will come back to it later, with some interesting technical informations. Once they are provided to me... Best,...
No "yellow mellow" no "wishy washy"... Could not agree more...
however I am a fan been ditracted of the beauty of this Time Piece by a dial's lay out which does not satisfy my taste. That's only my taste and my own opinion. Perhaps, probably, as you said in your introduction, once the production pieces are ready some...
Aesthetics and dial arrangement?
Hey Nicolas, Love the gyro 3! (You knew I would)... curious as to whether the aesthetics of dial and face side will change? I also think it is not completely refined for some strange reason... (I am a very hard man to please ;)) Am interested to know how ...
I have no answer on that. The dial will be close to this one, and the rest
I don't know. We'll have a better idea of that in March or April. Best, Nicolas
Day night indicator?
I really wish JLC did not have this on such a beautiful piece.... I do not understand why it is on there and if it is not too late JLC... pretty please remove it ;) . This gyro would look so much nicer without it and'I reckon would refine and balance the ...
Nice watch indeed. Correct me if i am wrong...
... but the gyro tourbi of this one is different that the gyro1. I saw the clip, the "heart" of this one pumps on itself as its gyro swinging. While the gyro 1 just turns. Big difference here. We really get the feel of a heart beating
There may be an explanation to that...
On the Gyro III, the spring is spherical: While it is cylindric, on the Gyro I. Best, Nicolas ...
Not new. During a JLC event...
... they explained to us while presenting the Rg skeleton reverso gyro II, that the tourbillon was beating on itself as well, like a pumping heart. Something that wasn't in the gyro1. I recall it very well, even making a joke that it was a very interestin...
True, it was firstly used on the Gyro II.
And, on the MGT Tourbillon QP Jubilé, it is cylindric, to be complete. Best, Nicolas
And you still have a preference for Gyro1 ?
visually, this one is much more striking. Technically, i don't know if its better, but it doesn't matter much anyway, when its that impressive.
Well, I prefer the combination of complications on the Gyro I
And its look, too. But at this level, as you said, it is purely rethorical. Best, Nicolas
My first thought
on the semi half finish of the grained dial is odd, looks like handwerkskunst. and expect big second hand ala real chronometre instead of chronograph. just first impression. thanks for the post Nicolas, best, Ed
It has to be seen in the flesh, Eddy. I don't think it will be a consensual piece, though.
But the technical content is really amazing. Best, and thanks for your input. Nicolas
This is an impressive successor to the Gyros 1 and 2
What strikes me most about this one is how exposed the tourbillon is -- I like that a lot. Like you, I am not sure about the need for the day/night indicator here, but that is not a terrible detail either. Thanks for sharing this beast with us. respo
Cheers Nico...
When I first saw the Gyro 1 it was an instant Wow..!! This piece, despite being stunning, still doesn't give me a wow :( They hit it on the head so perfectly with the 1 I'd take that any day of the week :) Yours, Andy.
Every time
I'm ready for another JLC purchase, JLC does it again! Now, this isn't in my price range (ever), but what I would give for this one?! A kidney, and left and right pinkys come to mind.. I think 2012-2013 really has been the most productive in years for JLC...
To be fair, the Gyro One was the first Grande Complication Wrist Watch
So, the wow effect was quite natural and unexpected. Since, we are sued to see some marvels from JLC. Less surprising, then. Or did we become more demanding? Best, Nicolas
Once you've tasted near perfection what comes next..!
so yes I think we do get more demanding, but that is good I think..! Yours my friend, Andy.
looks great so far...
If they keep the essential design elements of this it'll turn out great. Thanks for the proto pics, always cool to see! -MW
A tour de force
... for sure. I think it looks great (but it still does make me think of the Audemars chronometre with AP escapement). Thanks for all your terrific work. Regards kkwn98
Sadly, I couldn't see it even in the display...
Thanks a lot for your pics which give more details than the press ones. Clearly, I don't know what to think about it so I hope to be able to see it this year. Best. Fx
Question re the minute hand and the chrono hand
Hi Amanico, Thank you for all the updates. What a line-up our friends from JLC have prepared for 2013. One question. Looking at the pictures of the Gyrotourbillon III it seems to me that the hand of the chronograph and the minute hand of the main dial wil...
The only thing I can tell you is that the second hand of the Chrono is not jumping
Over the minute hand of the main dial, otherwise JLC would have also informed me on that première! ;) No, Claus, don't worry, they won't collide. I will need to see it again to take better and closer pics of the hands. Best, Nicolas
This III
has overtaken the I for me as far as I can see from pics. alone. What an amazing piece - my absolute grail! Thanks for the 'live' shots :) Best fernando
What I do really love on the Gyro III is the new case.
From years to years, JLC did an amazing job on the cases. The new buckle is also something to be seen. And the " martelé " finish is another great detail. Now, Love is irrational, as you well know, and the Gyro I is still filling my heart in an uncomparab...
Thanks Nicolas for these pics of the gyrotourbillon III
My favorite is still the Gyrotourbillon I, To me, the day/night indicator distracts from the gyrotourbillon but I guess I'll have to see it in person to really view how it all works together with the chrono. Hopefully the SIHH 2013 JLC novelties makes it ...
Many plus a few minus....
Definitely a great case,I looove the martelee effect,a joy to look finish on this watch and obviously that beautiful spherical spring. A watch that leaves you in awe,but on a second thought,personally,I don t like the chrono for such an important watch,d...
I would be less skeptic than you on the choice of the Chronograph.
At least, the Chronograph is a legitim choice on such a watch,, and here you have something more, the jumping and digital minutrs, which required the use of a second barrel to feed it, and to avoid that this chrono doesn't pump too much of the energy. I d...
this is the one i like most in this SIHH2013...
... it is another truly master piece by MJLC, wish to see and try it on the wrist soon! stefan
I am sure it will come to you. You have to see it, it is a great experience.
Have a close lok on the finish, it is very interesting. Best, Stefan. Nicolas.