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Watchmaker puts it together...
Dec 22, 2021,01:54 AM
...looks at it with pride. Notices one screw still left in the tray. Mumbles quiet obscenities. Wonders: do I just put it in my pocket and call it a day?
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The Jaeger Lecoultre Duomètre à Grande Sonnerie in 6 pictures.
By: amanico : December 21st, 2021-22:33
The first step of this watch, born in 2009. Around 1600 pieces were announced to make the Cal 182. You will notice the jumping hour... Which disappears in the definitive version, in 2013. The definitive version adds a G Key at 9 o' clock.` With the defini...
I'm unfamiliar with this one
By: TeutonicCarFan : December 21st, 2021-23:20
It seems highly complicated, did you say 1600 pieces? Never seen double stack pushers like that. Thanks for the pictures. - Kevin
1300 pieces, now. As for the pushers...
By: amanico : December 22nd, 2021-05:53
The higher pusher at 4 is used to change the striking mode ( Grande Sonnerie / Petite Sonnerie, and Silence ), while the higher pusher at 2 is destined to set the hour ( only forward ). The 2 other pushers at 2 and 4 allow to set the minutes forward and b...
Wow, this is an amazing watch!
By: eklektik : December 22nd, 2021-00:37
The movement leaves me speechless! Do you know if the jumping hour was instantaneous or is it the same mechanic inside as for the Nonantième? I'd love to know how long it takes for an experienced watchmaker to assemble it! Best, E.
Watchmaker puts it together...
By: mdg : December 22nd, 2021-01:54
...looks at it with pride. Notices one screw still left in the tray. Mumbles quiet obscenities. Wonders: do I just put it in my pocket and call it a day?
I think it is a fantastic achievement
By: donizetti : December 22nd, 2021-09:57
any Grande Sonnerie is, in my view. I see what you mean by clinical but I would certainly not refuse one gifted to me! Best Andreas
So with JLC a watch with such complication
By: myles721 : December 22nd, 2021-13:15
must be made by a select group of watchmakers at JLC. I’m guessing an entry level Reverso is not. Do you have any idea which watches get the special treatment and where the cut off is? I always wondered (especially at JLC) how quality control can vary so ...
Noted. ;)
By: amanico : December 30th, 2021-07:14