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This was one of the great moments of this SIHH, indeed.

 


Being there and having the possibility to speak with Joel Cordier and some of the watchmakers of the Manufacture about this new Minute Repeater is always a superb moment.

I love the 2 dials of this Reverso, and the concept of the open dial, lime on the MMR Ti.

I'm happy to see that the Trebuchets follow their brilliant way / life into new exciting products and that they are not only reserved to the " creme de la creme " of striking watches, such as the HM à Grande Sonnerie.

I'm also happy to see that this 80th Anniversary has been so brilliantly celebrated, this year with some very appealing models.

I have just a small reserve, even if I'm not sure that I don't like it: the fact that the rideau covers the dials when the Trebuchets are in work, because I love to see them in work.

BUT, why not?

Why not considering that a minute repeater is mainly made to be heard, and that the rideau helps to focus on the sound?

As always, JLC amazes us with their interpretation of this traditional complication, and fromwhat I heard on the proto, the sound is promising, due to the use of these Trebuchets.

I think we'll often speak about this Reverso in the months to come.

Here are 3 pics I took: Two of the movement, recto / verso, and one of the booth, to remember the extraordinary moment we lived.







Best, and thanks for thissuperb report, Jerome.

Nicolas.

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SIHH 2011: Celebrating the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 80th anniversary with a new minute repeater a Rideau!

 
By: Dje : January 23rd, 2011-09:38
So you may have understood now that the original reason for all these is a celebration. 1931 saw the birth of a watch that became an icon, a real icon, one of the very few real icons of the watch amateurs, and to some extent beyond the realm of watch amat...  

So this makes it the second "rideau'

 
By: Clavi : January 23rd, 2011-12:11
Actually, although this has not been mentioned, this watch to me seems very inspired by one of its predecessaor, the small purse watch 'à rideau' Not a repeater, but operating on the same principle...  

Very interesting

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 25th, 2011-12:00
Never seen that one before. Is it a table clock – the Rideau becomes the stand? Thank you, Clavi for showing this one! Best Blomman

This was one of the great moments of this SIHH, indeed.

 
By: amanico : January 23rd, 2011-13:57
Being there and having the possibility to speak with Joel Cordier and some of the watchmakers of the Manufacture about this new Minute Repeater is always a superb moment. I love the 2 dials of this Reverso, and the concept of the open dial, lime on the MM...  

Thank you Nicolas

 
By: Dje : January 25th, 2011-02:28
Hi Nicolas, Thank you for your comments. Looking at your pics I know what my next camera will be!. The new minute repeater is indeed an intriguing watch. Looking at the curtain closing itself while the watch begins ringing must be something. Maybe they sh... 

This is such an interesting watch.

 
By: dxboon : January 23rd, 2011-15:35
Thank you for the technical overview, Dje. I would love to see a video of the sliding panel in motion. I like that JLC has chosen to emphasize inventiveness, visual, and technical audacity with this watch. It is a fitting calling card for the brand as it ... 

Thank you Daos

 
By: Dje : January 25th, 2011-02:48
Hi, Thank you for your comments. I've not had the time to explore the new sections on the JLC website yet but maybe they will have a video online. Cheers Dje

Brilliant watch,

 
By: AuHavrePro : January 23rd, 2011-21:06
and one, as Daos already said, I would love to see in reality or at least on video working! Thank you very much for your excellent coverage! Filip

I don't understand...

 
By: patrick_y : January 24th, 2011-09:42
Call me thick, call me dense, call me whatever, but how does this minute repeater chime out the hours, quarters, and minutes? I don't see a slide button trigger to start the chiming process... If I read the article correctly, you activate the repeater by ... 

This one is definitely out of reach…

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 24th, 2011-12:37
For my budget… But I can dream…! Stunning watch! Would love to hear this one… Thank you for this report, Jerome! Best Blomman

Great report Dje....

 
By: Andy : January 24th, 2011-12:51
it is without doubt a stunner...then my dealer told me the price..!! But the only thing I don't understand is that it only activates the repeater when the 'curtain' is closed so you can never see the movement working..? Are there any pics of the reverse f... 

Thank you

 
By: Dje : January 25th, 2011-02:57
Hi, Indeed you have to fully open the curtain to activate the repeater and then it begins to ring when you let it go back closed. At that time you should not open it again as it could be harmful to the calibre. So yes you can't see the repeating plate wor... 

An amazing watch Jerome,

 
By: Asimut : January 25th, 2011-01:33
and nice meeting you. The fact that the case has more parts than most chronographs is amazing! Cheers, Asi

You got it Asi

 
By: Dje : January 25th, 2011-03:01
Hi, It was indeed a pleasure seeing you, even if it was a bit short like every year. Hopefully we'll have a longer opportunity to seat, discuss and dine. The Reverso! This watch is actually quite understated on the look side in regard of the complexity at... 

Brilliant report! But...

 
By: Gary G : January 25th, 2011-07:14
Thanks so much for this wonderful and complete report! I had a chance to see this piece at SIHH, and agree with you that it is mesmerizing. The "but..." is that I think you have perhaps been a bit harsh toward the original Reverso RM. Maybe I simply got a... 

Thanks Gary. Maybe I've been harsh indeed!

 
By: Dje : January 25th, 2011-12:19
Hi, Gary, Thank you for your comments. Maybe I've been harsh with the first generation Reverso minute repeater. In fact i've heard several and I've never heard a really satisfying on, or at least not satisfying enough compared to what we've known more rec... 

So educative .. So Beautiful .. Simply stunning

 
By: hs111 : January 25th, 2011-20:46
- thank you very much, Dje ! As I, humbly said, pretty much am a novice to Repeaters and they always stayed somewhat distant to me this was a revelation and very instructive, as well. Best, HS

Ingenious

 
By: Dirk : January 25th, 2011-22:49
Very impressive engineering - and very inspired to use a "venetian blind" as the repeater slide. Very much looking forward to seeing and hearing the real thing one day. D.