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the history @ Watchmakers' watchmaker - Manufacture Jaeger LeCoultre - PART 1
i own one harmless & humble Reverso and honestly I've not given time enough to understand what JLC is, beyond the 'Reverso'...
that ignorance was put to an end yesterday - Big thanks to the Mr Aurelien Robert from Geneva boutique !
Also thanks to the immense patience of Ms. Anne-Laure Dujardin - a full day manufacture visit along with my son wouldn't have been possible without her (plus she is extremely knowledgable to explain detailed complications - hard to find such talent in today's marketing world).
My son, all pepped-up eagerly to get into the discovery......
the history...1900s - monopusher chrono movement for PP pocket watch - this watch naturally left me pondering myself, if this is the first example in the manufacture....what next ?!
the ultra-thin movement...in 1903 - wait for the watch pic below... !
that is Ultra-thin....wait...wait.... !
now you see - that is Ultra-thin....in 1903 !
I saw one such example in a Hodinkee video of Talking watches by Tony Fadell....this WORLD record is yet to be broken since 1920 !
Yes caliber 101 & yes it is a mechanical watch !!
then our very fav Reverso 1931 - if at all i had a chance, i'll take this as my exist watch !
Probably the first Limited Edition of the Reverso - Circa 1949 - enamel Grand Fue for India ! (Nicolas shared this earlier too)...
then another legend....the 1958 Geophysic ! notice the lume on the plexi - something to die for ?!
almost an hour i didn't realize the decoration around the stairs - normally those were 'mini-LEDs' but not in JLC !
Oh boy...those are movements from the JLC historic collection.....never would that cross my mind as a decoration for stair case !
as if i missed some Nostalgic effect - i came across the hand-written archives - YES, it is from 1908 & I equally love the hand-writing...man i wish i had that skill !
something for fun...only if our grand-fathers or great-grand-fathers would have invested in JLC those times...!
an example from the Jaeger instruments - sorry i didn't note the year though....
and if i miss anything...please refer to the notes of my son !
Thanks for reading & sorry for the bad pics - that was the max. my iP could do !
I'll share the Part 2 - 'Current Collection' on a seperate thread....the grand-complications, Duometre.....
Best,
Mahesh.,
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the history @ Watchmakers' watchmaker - Manufacture Jaeger LeCoultre - PART 1
i own one harmless & humble Reverso and honestly I've not given time enough to understand what JLC is, beyond the 'Reverso'... that ignorance was put to an end yesterday - Big thanks to the Mr Aurelien Robert from Geneva boutique ! Also thanks to the imme...
Thanks for reading... Sure I was flabbergasted with the history of the brand...
Very strong technical pedigree on both in-terms of artistic capabilities and movement aspects. Best, Mahesh.,
Thanks so much for sharing
I wish my son and I could have a similar experience one day. I also wish to casually have uncased Tourbillon movements adorning my staircase!!!😎😎😎
I'll love that too...tourbillon movement to decorate my home 😜
You should take time to visit the manufacture, I’m sure it is accessible & I can promise you - it is watchnuts’ heaven !
Really impressive!
Imagine if they revive some of those movements in modern iterations...I would be especially in love with that chronograph ❤ thanks for sharing!
I agree...
Some re-edition would make sense without changing the pedigree incl. the case size ! Thanks for reading.
+1, have been a day to remember - memorable to myself & Rayan !
junior is already is lost in the world of JLC ;-) you see that in the last pic...
Thanks for this thorough report Mahesh! It confirms my wish to visit the Grande Maison!!
What a great way to satisfy Father's passion and to nurture your son's. Brilliant! I'll keep that in mind for in a few years Best, É.
Thanks for sharing your..
notes and photographs of the visit. What a great place for a watch enthusiast. Clearly your son is having a great introduction to the watch world by JLC manufacture. /W72
Super nice report, Mahesh
your son looks so cute. It’s so cool you’re able to share this experience with him. Oh, that ultra thin just made my heart race! Best, dear friend Christian
