Need help with JLC ....calling experts !

Sep 22, 2018,14:53 PM
 

Hi,
I am a big fan of worldtime function watches and for me JLC is one brand which stands apart. I do have a compressor in steel however I have been offered by my dealer NOS JLC geographique in white gold with special dial with hunter back . Iam not sure whether this was a limited edition or special edition . Kindly guide me as I can’t find much on line .
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Some informations. This version was introduced in the 2004 / 2005 Catalog. Not a special edition, nor a limited one. But it had a short life ( 1 or 2 years, afaik ).

 
 By: amanico : September 22nd, 2018-15:12
The hinged case back was available on the rose gold, white gold ( this one ) and platinum versions only. Only the platinum version ( with the blue dial ) wad limited, to 250 pieces, if my memory serves me well. Best, Nicolas

Thank you Nicolas! You are a star!

 
 By: Horology75 : September 22nd, 2018-15:18
Since it was a short produced piece , is it collectible ?

It is a nice watch...but delicate...

 
 By: Cardio : September 24th, 2018-01:35
You will have to watch the hinge of the hunter's case. In my experience, the Patek's hinges are better designed while the JLC ones are flimsier. In the JLC ones, you will have to press on the hinge slightly while releasing the cover, so that the forces ar... 

Thanks for the caution [nt]

 
 By: Horology75 : September 24th, 2018-14:13

Very nice JLC model!

 
 By: eklektik : September 24th, 2018-12:51
Interesting that Steel keeps better its value than other material. Black dial adds rarity indeed. I guess collectors are after the unique movement before anything else. Nice watch though! Best,É.