Jaeger-LeCoultre

Greetings to all! I thought that I had successfully choked down my instinct to buy new watches during 2014, but on the very last afternoon of the year I was seduced by this one that I know is a favorite of our dear Amanico: I'm not in any way a vintage ex...  

That is an original combination of dial and hands, my friend! Welcome to the Vintage JLC world, Gary. All the best, and happy new year. Nicolas

... and is that a jumbo size? It looks very decently sized indeed

...which is a great size for me and now that watch sizes seem to be trending somewhat smaller again may end up being solidly in the mainstream. The small camera I used does have a wide-angle lens that tends to make watches look larger on the wrist than th... 

...when you say "original combination," should I read that as "incorrect combination?" Perhaps my first lesson in exercising care in vintage acquisition? ;) Best, Gary

4 of them, to be precise, yours being the 4th one. Here is one is stainless steel. ...  

By the way, does the strap in your picture look familiar from my photo? ;) Best, Gary

Nt

.. Guess, I might have to re-start looking for such one, or at least for one with the two subdials , adding to my Porthole.. This real Vintage one is beautiful - Love the patina !! Hmmmh.. Might be, that again a reason to visit Paris (!?) Best, hs PS: - I... 

...is now sold :) I have seen a number of Futurematics over the years and have studied a bunch of photos, and I do have to say that I find this combination of hands and numerals to be very appealing. I also like the straight-edged case band (vs. rounded a... 

Hi A last minute buy for the year - but what a buy! Great watch - it looks fantastic. Enjoy wearing it and welcome to the Futurematic club. Cheers JML

It's great to be a member of the "club" -- I do have an eagerness to learn more about the vintage scene, and vintage JLC in particular, so it's good to see that I seem to be off to a good start. Best, Gary

As you know, I'm a long-time lover and collector of the JLC marque and this one is obviously a landmark for the brand. Delighted to have it in hand! Best, Gary

Happy New Year! -- Richard.

Hope that all has been well with you! Best, Gary

Great entry into the vintage JLC world! :) Best Blomman

As I said, this may be the beginning of the slippery slope of entering the "vintage vortex" for me -- but great fun to do so! All the best, Gary

.. A warm welcome to the "club" of Futurematic owners !! Wear her in the Best of your health ! Cheers for 2015, also ! hs

Thanks for the warm welcome! I suspect that the Futurematic club handshake involves something that moves that bumper back and forth :) All the best, Gary

I can feel your joy on this one! :) Great start to 2015! Happy new year to you and your family! cheers robin

This one was a fortuitous find as a good friend directed me to a dealer who has an astounding range of excellent-quality vintage pieces. I had tried, and failed, to buy a friend's Futurematic from him about a year or so, and have been on the lookout for a... 

Congrats on such a unique find. Gorgeous piece. Enjoy!