Jaeger-LeCoultre

Beverly Hills, California 2009 Hello all! Team PuristSPro attended the Mbenga Foundation charity event hosted by the Jaeger LeCoultre Beverly Hills Boutique. You can read Anthony Tsai's post on the press release found here: jlc.watchprosite.com / For this...  

PuristSPro.com Beverly Hills, California 2009 Los Angeles Laker DJ Mbenga checking out the carbon fiber variant of the JLC ATMOS clock. He's got good taste! A portion of the proceeds of all sales from the event went to the Mbenga Foundation's worthy cause...  

...that was the Inverso, or Destro EWC, or whatever they are caling it. Nifty strap on it, too. Thanks for posting photos and a report on the event. Entertaining as always. Heck, I even like the bejeweled versions of the MMR. Thanks! respo

Hello respo! That strap is so awesome with that piece, the boutique did a outstanding job with that color combo. Got a few more pics to post shortly so stay tuned, Thanks for looking! -MW

... i'll focus on the last pics, those hamburgers looked the best in that party :P Thank god there was an AMVOX3 to help a bit. Feels strange , it doesn't feel like a JLC thing. Its ok maybe as long as its a one time thing and they don't go too far on tha... 

Hello kkhazen, Sorry if my post wasn't clear. The pics of the complicated pieces were pieces that I haven't taken pictures of before so I posted them. They are not exclusive to the event. The full line of JLC's were there, but i decided to put it up as th... 

... and stopped at it. Maybe if Mbenga was wearing a Master compressor deep diving navy seal in RG, it wouldn't shock me as much. I guess i bugged when i saw the minute repeater full of diamonds on the wrist of Mbenga. Its a strong statement. Diamonds in ... 

click here: jlc.watchprosite.com / -MW This message has been edited by DRMW on 2009-12-03 12:57:08

..actually discovering the last piece. Really stunning! They have such a catalogue of models, i was expecting to see the navy seals series in such an event and the master compressors novelties, like the tourbillon... U blinded us with all those diamonds t... 

Hello Kkhazen, I'm like a kid in a candy store when I'm in there, those sparkly ones immediately catch the eye! Hmmmmm did you say JLC Navy SEALs...... -MW This message has been edited by DRMW on 2009-12-03 13:18:32...  

I had a opportunity to interview DJ Mbenga and speak to him about his charity. He champions the cause of children due to his own life experiences and hardships. I know that NBA basketball may not be as popular outside the States, but here in the U.S., DJ ... 

.. but we are talking about 2 completly different things. K.

Hello kkhazen, Yep, two different things. The first shows his character and the second his reason for starting the foundation. -MW

In an era of "sportmen" who fight dogs for kicks, it's nice to see someone with some integrity.

Hello BDLJ! "In an era of "sportmen" who fight dogs for kicks, it's nice to see someone with some integrity. " Couldn't have said it any better! Hope you are well my friend and thanks for looking! -MW

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PuristSPro.com Beverly Hills, California 2009 Another special guest made a rare public appearance, superstar NBA Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant made headlines in the horological world last year by giving all his team mates each a personalized ...  

peak! I never thought Kobe would have to look UP at another playa! I'm a little conservative but with the gaining of age, Da Bling on watches seems to get more attractive to me.... JLC is quite a Manufacture having maded 1001+ different calibres in their ... 

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Mbenga is sporting an awfully nice minute repeater... The watch is a big watch in person, but it looks very classically sized on his large wrist. Thanks for the coverage DRMW!

Just for you: -MW...  

Quite nice, eeh? Best, Nicolas

Thanks for the nice report, Ming. You seem to be an usual suspect at the BH JLC Boutique! Best, Nicolas

Hello Amanico! The bejeweled pieces were ones that I haven't taken pictures of so I wanted to share the unique pieces with everyone, especially that awesome black mother of pearl dial, cool isn't it? The BH Boutique has a extensive collection across the b... 

I will visit them, for sure! Say hello to them for me. Best, Nicolas

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so i'd have to go with the Gyrotourbillon II. now if i could just make my pocketbook larger. cheers, elliot

PuristSPro.com Beverly Hills, California A few JLC watch pics from the event! How's this one? -MW...  

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...what could be better? Thanks for the coverage, MW! I love that last picture of the gray-dialed Hometime. Cheers, Daos

Love to see how JLC spreads the seed. Cool guests! Hope to be at the opening of the new boutique in Madrid pretty soon. Cheers! Vte

Hello Vte! Looking forward to your Madrid Boutique visit pics! If they are anything like the folks at the JLC Beverly Hills boutique you are in good hands! -MW

Hi DRMW, Thanks for the report of the event. Great pics! Kudos to JLC and DJ Mbenga for hosting this charity event. Regards, ED-209

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