This is one of the watches I had the pleasure to attend its making of. Still, it is not my favorite Duometre. The good / remarkable points? It is a Duometre, with a tourbillon turning on different axes which is always magical, with a cylindric hair spring...
But I support your view on technological extremes within wrist watches. To me, double tourbs etc don't appeal - I rather enjoy the finish and the possibility to see the architecture of the technology (i.e. open case-backs with unhindered sight into the wa...
This is my favourite duometre by far and I. would not hesitate in ordering one if it was priced half as much! I don't even mind the hole at 9 o'clock because the view of the rotating tourbillon is a sight to behold. For me, this is JLC at its best. And if...
By: systematic.entropy : September 15th, 2021-12:59
I'm also in the chrono Duo camp. That being said, the the spherotourb with the massive bridge is something to look at in wonder. For a brand that has a firm stake in the Reverso, an otherwise seemingly classic, yet simple watch, JLC has the chops to routi...
If I had to make a random pick of 6 spectacular JLC pieces (not including a Reverso) it would be: Gyro 5 Gyro 1 Gyro 3 Duometre Grand Sonnerie Duometre Chronograph MMR or GT MR Ti Voilà 😉