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Tough call...not sure I could choose

 

The sizes of the TT1958, TS and UT all seems so well-suited for what they are.

TT1958...just perfect at a modern 38.5mm...could have gone up 1mm, but beyond that would have lost charm. Just fine, and very wearable at 38.5mm, which looks bigger given its white, open dial.

TS...within the close range of my overall favorite size for a watch (of this style). Lose the date (always the same comment with me!), or offer a date-less option, and it's a winner.

UT...another good size, that wears smaller than it's size measurements would imply given the gradation of colors (darker center, then lighter outer rings...the eye focuses on the darker center making the overall effect seem a bit smaller than it really is). That said, I might prefer losing 1mm on this one for overall comfort and wearability, but I would have to see the end result to be sure that the UT's beautiful dial and city/time rings work as nicely as they currently do.

The tourbillon? A big statement watch that probably deserves its diameter (although ca. 15mm in thickness is too much IMO). Thankfully, JLC didn't go crazy and thrust a 45-47mm diameter behemoth on us like some watch companies would have done. I hope to see the tourbillon in person at my local JLC boutique at some point.

Cheers,

John

(Who is very much looking forward to the continuation of the Geophysic line of watches, and, hopefully a true sports watch within the lineup.)


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Jaeger Lecoultre modern Geophysics: Which size is your favorite?

 
By: amanico : February 10th, 2017-00:58
All is in the title. With the Tribute, Jaeger Lecoultre tried to achieve a compromise: Keeping the spirit and the charm of the original case, and modernizing it, with a more acceptable size for the current market ( The original is 35 mm big, hich is fine ...  

Tribute first.

 
By: VMM : February 10th, 2017-01:32
Then, the others. I like them all. It wouldn't be easy to say no to any of them anyway. Love the movement in the True Seconds, so appealing. Vte

always...the original

 
By: mahesh : February 10th, 2017-01:39
true seconds without a date window if that happens. Best, mahesh.,

Tribute

 
By: riku72 : February 10th, 2017-01:52
Tribute has perfect balance and with the thin-ish bezel, face of the watch appear larger than "average" 38.5mm sized watch. -Riku

I had the tribute in SS and ...

 
By: nilomis : February 10th, 2017-03:54
I let it go for a foolish reason. (I'm trying to get one!). My current set is made of: - Tribute in Pt. - UT in SS - True seconds in SS My preferences falls into the Tribute in Pt, because of the wrist presence. About the size, they are on the small side ... 

I made the same mistake

 
By: sentarex : February 10th, 2017-05:46
I also own the PT and it seemed so far ahead of the SS that it felt ok to move on from it. Well i have yet to find a watch that has given me equal pleasure. Perhaps the watch collecting lifestyle isn\'t complete without these missteps. But unlike lost gir... 

Tribute for me

 
By: Gus7 : February 10th, 2017-04:48
The first one that is! I\'ve left it in the U.K. While living out here in HK and wore it this past week for the first time in ages while back there on business. I had thought of letting it go but I don\'t think I can do that! It\'s just about perfect in a... 

I am a fan of the original ( vintage one ) and I know the Geophysic quite well. At the point to be too demanding with it.

 
By: amanico : February 10th, 2017-08:55
The proportions of the Tribute case are, in my opinion, perfect, and good enough till 41, 6 mm. After... Thanks for your feedback, my friend. Best, Nicolas

Well, let me think.. the Tribute/ss for me, well balanced.. Nest the UT.. So I am lucky..

 
By: hs111 : February 10th, 2017-05:02
.. & Happy by owning these two ! Am a real fan of both, which nicely complement each other, IMHO. Thx for posing the interesting Q, providing food for thought ! Cheers my friend & Best/ hs

Tribute and UT, had the

 
By: Robert_ : February 10th, 2017-05:10
opportunity to wear the latter and sizewise it is perfect on my wrist ..... The smaller Tribute however is still big enough too, haven't tried it yet, but know that even smaller sizes can be still very compelling on the wrist (like 35). I judge there is n... 

1958 tribute is magical

 
By: sentarex : February 10th, 2017-05:42
I actually love the case size and shape of the world time, but at least for me the 1958 tribute, though smaller than I normally like, is without question a modern day legend. With that being said I would never buy another watch less than 40mm. And given t... 

Tough call...not sure I could choose

 
By: vitalsigns : February 10th, 2017-09:22
The sizes of the TT1958, TS and UT all seems so well-suited for what they are. TT1958...just perfect at a modern 38.5mm...could have gone up 1mm, but beyond that would have lost charm. Just fine, and very wearable at 38.5mm, which looks bigger given its w... 

Mi placer mi amigo Nicolas!! Yes, the original is a Big challenge...

 
By: Subexplorer : February 10th, 2017-13:19
... and almost an impossible here in my hunting grounds. But what a rewarding and charming piece it is!! Enjoy your my friend, and hope to see it again next time we visit. I wish you remember this shot! Lol! Hagwe Nicolas! Abrazos! Abel ...  

Trust it is bcos of 38,5

 
By: mahesh : February 11th, 2017-01:59
Kinda apt on today\'s standards... HAGWE ! Best, Mahesh.,

I really need to try them on!!

 
By: eklektik : February 14th, 2017-12:09
I am a big fan of the True Second but on the paper, the size of the Tribute is more in line with what I wear usually. I will hopefully try them on if available in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport next week. Last time I was on transit there, I was impressed by t... 

Sadly, no Geophysic in Shiphol.

 
By: eklektik : February 24th, 2017-22:46
Very desappointing, I will have to wait to try these on! Best, É

Tribute for me as well

 
By: brandon1 : February 15th, 2017-15:10
The proportion just works. I tried the 35mm original at the Phillips Geneva auction preview in London and it just felt a little too small for my wrist (somewhat wide wrist shape). Great pics! Cheers, Brandon

This one

 
By: Tiggermelad : February 16th, 2017-01:46
I was tempted by the True Second as a very practical and interesting watch but there were three things which counted against it: I found the case just a little too large, I feel that the dial is a little too severe, and it should be a Geomatic rather than...