Jaeger-LeCoultre

After reading the recent posts from fellow PuristS niterider and moc about the new Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire, I thought I'd share a few more pics and a short video of this watch. On my last visit to the local JLC Boutique I had a chance to compare the ...  

I prefer the 42 mm version. To say all, I think the 40, 5 mm is a mistake. The two dimensions give the impression, the feeling that JLC is " waving " between the two case sizes while they only wanted to offer a smaller versons for those who prefer smaller... 

Hi NIcholas, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the two sizes of the Duometres. Do you like the skeletonizing on the dial or having the solid dial? Regards, Ed

Each of them offers a different pereception of the watch, and I love that. Best, Nicolas

I didn't see the 40.5 version yet but I find strange the downsizing, especially when the proportions are changed. They tried to make it smaller but they couldn't make it a thin as they wanted because of the movement's size. This seems to be done half way.... 

Hi Mark, Thanks for checking out the post. I agree with you about the proportions and the thinness of the case due to the movement. It was one of the first questions I asked the JLC rep why they couldn't or didn't make it thinner. It would look more propo... 

the bezel is different too,I will post pics when at home.The 40.5 bezel is smoother and does t have the typical sharp step of the regular Duometre case. One thing I like is the solid dial vs the apertures of the regular version. One thing I don t like is ... 

Hi Mo, You're right about the difference in the bezel, thanks for pointing that out this detail. Looking forward to your pics :) Regards, ED-209

Here is the bezel step of the 42 Dumetre...confront it with the 40.5,its different giving a much smoother look and feel to the case. Mo ...  

For me there is no other choice than the 40.5 as I have small wrist and this one fits better for me. Thanks for the pics and vid! -MW

Lots of opinions on the Duometre case size and seems most prefer the 42mm. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this DRMW. Regards, ED-209

Not sure why they have 2 offerings of same watch. They should have left what was perfect alone and offered perhaps a new model if they truly felt so inclined to offer a smaller watch. I own both the WG and RG and to me they make the perfect 42 mm pair! Ch... 

Very cool that you have both the WG and RG Duometres. Which one do you wear more often? Regards, ED-209

I much prefer the original version. My YG piece is gorgeous. It is a marvel of construction and truly a piece of art. The cut outs for the power reserve, while challenging to read, make it much more attractive. I prefer the color of the sky of the moon ph... 

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That's the way to go! Bravo, Mitch. I can't wait to see a side by side picture! Best, Nicolas

wonderful. I must admit that I am sorely tempted by the Spherotourb to add to the Duometre set but alas it is not in yellow gold and I don't think that it is numbered so no #94! Mitch

The perfect YG Trio! Best, Nicolas

I will pursue more #94. Oh by the way, the number 94 if of significance. It was the number of my first Duometre and so I thought that it would be fun to have the brother with the same number and it was a number that was easy to request. I hope to continue... 

Victims of the Duometres... ;) Best, Nicolas

by a favored artist. That said, the only victim would be the wallet. Can't wait to see what is next. Mitch

Hi Mitch, Hope you are doing well, how are things? Wow, didn't know that you have both YG Duometres. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the original version and good points about how JLC positioned the time subdial on the right side. Which one do you wea... 

getting jealous of the other. In truth, can't tell you which I wear more. Usually wear one then shortly thereafter the other. Quietly I will admit that the Lunaire is more elegant but both are wonderful pieces. Mitch

I admire your collection! Regards, ED-209

...to handling the watches in real life. As to your question, I prefer the larger case but the full, non-cut dial. The fact that it does not exist is perhaps best for me as I lack the means to acquire it anyway :D Ruckdee

Hi Ruckdee, Thanks for reading the post and for sharing your thoughts on the case size. Hope that you can handle one in person soon. Regards, ED-209

Thanks Stefan. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. Hope you get to see it in person. Regards, ED-209