New Duometre lineup
I had a look at the rather new lineup of the Duometre and the new domed sapphire some how puts me a bit off. Not sure it is the simple reason that i am so used to the classical duometre case…any thoughts? ...
Not convinced at all, and to tell you everything, I am a huge fan of the Duometre. Here is my review:
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Well…
I turned to look but it was gone. I cannot put my finger on it now. The child is grown, the dream is gone. I have become comfortably numb. La biz Ø
Just because you don't like the shape of the crystal doesn't make it any less of a Duomètre.
I own the original in yellow gold and I wouldn't mind owning the new one in platinum... 😉 ...
It comes
with a flimsy pin buckle, at least in matching metal. For 80k i would expect a folding clasp. But then it will be in WG. Thats why i store a few old single fold PT950, from the good old times.
I also do prefer the first generation case.
The crown is somehow more "masculine" and there is something German in the overall look of the 1st gen, which no longer exists with the new one, that I really love. The crystal is also domed on the first gen, but it's much less pronounced.
They are all beautiful but for me it is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Quantième Lunaire with the blue dial in stainless steel that is my favourite.
I also like the fact that it is nearly half the price of the Platinum and much cheaper than the Gold versions and I just like the blue dial and the layout more on that one than the other versions. Marc
Actually the ones I just found are nearer to half the price and with a Grand Feu Enamel dial and white gold case my mind is blown.
Why would anyone buy anything else at that price I think it is offering truly incredible value and haute horology. Marc
A nod to the middle of the market. The crystal and case changes were made to address feedback that the original Duometres were too big.
Its like they took the old Duometres and melted them to give the watch a sleeker more compact presence. More donut, less hockey puck. Sales advisor was excited that the new Duometres would be more commercial than the previous versions. I order the origina...
What is remarkable is that the new version looks older than the old one.
The power coming out of the earlier version is strong and timeless. The new one is anchored in the past. My opinion only and it does not take away the interest in the concept and in the marvelous movement inside all the versions. Best, E.