On Double-signed and Etrier

"Next Time, we'll try to see other magnificient examples such as Cartier / JLC ( Clavi has a superb Memovox Cartier...) or Dunhill / JLC."

Yes, double signed (or alternative-signed) are fun.

To be added to the shortlist of double-signatures: Türler, and of course Gübelin

(wearing this one today)

Now, back to the Etrier, this large model is definitively from the 60's (up to the early 70's for that model)

Etrier was a Jaeger / LeCoultre watch model from start, even before it was signed Hermes, although today it seems Hermes has made it its emblematic model for its contemporary lines.

I have Etriers in most versions, but my favorite one is definitely the very rare duoplan version from the 1930's, which is the foundation of the line (and is very seldomely seen, so I suspect very few were made)

Used to be sold as a gents watch at the time, now it feels definitively on the small size, even for me!

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Etrier For Hermes.

By: amanico : June 15th, 2012-22:30

A friend of mine brought with him this nice Jaeger-LeCoultre from the 50ies. I don't know this model very well, but it seems that JLC made some for theirselves, and some other for Hermes. An indisputably original, yet very thin and elegant watch. Simple, ...

Very nice, I really do like these lugs..

By: Sandgroper : June 16th, 2012-00:54

is this system the same as the Radiomir? It's the detail I like on the Radiomir, I think it is very different and sport/chic elegant. Cheers, Francois.

No, my friend. On the Vintage Rolex Radiomir, the lugs were welded to the case.

By: amanico : June 16th, 2012-04:04

And you had to stitch the strap to the lugs... Here, it is different as you can see on the case back picture. Yes, this is another very cool and elegant watch, my friend. Best, Fracois. Nicolas

I am sucker for ........

By: JMan : June 16th, 2012-04:26

I am sucker for that font on the hours. I believe a similar font is used on the GP Vintage 1945s also. That square (or rectangular) case and that font is very attractive or me. Very cool piece! J.

GP Vintage 45...

By: amanico : June 16th, 2012-04:30

You hit a strong chord with the GP! You'll see, the font is not totally the same. Best, Nicolas ...

Adore it...but that's no news :)

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 16th, 2012-09:48

so many curves on watch that at first look so "Square" :) Beauty and a bargain Best D

That may be your next watch, my friend.

By: amanico : June 16th, 2012-09:50

You won't have to sell the house or the children to get one... And I can tell you that it will give you a lot of pleasure. Best, Damjan. Nicolas.

Sorry, but I don't believe this one to be from the 50's...

By: blomman Mr Blue : June 17th, 2012-06:31

More toward late 60's - early 70's. This because: 1. The case number - 1 2XX XXX, all watches from the 50's I have seen have been below 7 digit number on the case back. 2. The big case Etrier I have only seen traces of in 70's catalogues. The smaller, lad...

That is very possible. The Etrier line is not a line I well know, to say the least.

By: amanico : June 17th, 2012-06:35

But I should have paid attention to the case number, which corresponds to a later era, definitely. Thanks for the correction, my friend. Nicolas.

Not my strong suit either...

By: blomman Mr Blue : June 17th, 2012-12:23

But I encountered one very recently and after that started to read up on the model. Planning a post about it soon... Best, my friend Blomman

re: Etrier

By: DRMW : June 17th, 2012-22:28

very intriguing piece. Does the strap release levers cause any problems when worn? -MW

No, of course not! Thanks, Ming. [nt]

By: amanico : June 17th, 2012-22:32

On Double-signed and Etrier

By: Clavi : June 20th, 2012-04:57

"Next Time, we'll try to see other magnificient examples such as Cartier / JLC ( Clavi has a superb Memovox Cartier...) or Dunhill / JLC." Yes, double signed (or alternative-signed) are fun. To be added to the shortlist of double-signatures: Türler, and o...

Thanks a lot for these precisions and informations, Clavi.

By: amanico : June 20th, 2012-05:22

Indeed, a captivating world, which would deserve a dedicated topic! Best, and bravo for your endless collection. Nicolas