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Well, I don't know...
I am not a big fan of black watches, even if I made an exception for the Amvox II Paris Boutique.
But when it comes to high horology, I'm not sure it is a good idea to blacken the case and the dial.
Not a firm position, only doubts.
Here's mine, to give you an idea:
Best,
Nicolas
Gyrotourbillon 1 Black PVD
I have seen the picture of this watch in the Jaeger LeCoultre BTQ in Dubai Mall. It's a limited edition of 5 pieces worldwide. I am posting it because I don't know much about watches. The Gyro 1 was a limited edition of 75 pieces in Platinum where as this...
I doubt it is stainless steel...
To me, it is platinum, with a black PVD coating. Will it keep its value? Future will tell, as for the great majority of watches. Best, Nicolas
I had
Asked them to confirm the base metal, if its platinum then it will surely retain its value. I like the red hands on it rather than the Black PVD and Gyrotourbillon itself is a marvel. Thanks, RS
Retaining the value is not the most exciting thing on the Gyro I
See it, feel it , be captivated by it... THAT is the most interesting the most exciting, don't you think? Best, Nicolas
I fear we're a lot in this situation, Bob .
Much more than the number of Gyro I available... Best, Nicolas
You are right Nicolas
It's not about the metal but about the watch itself, I have read the book on Gyrotourbillon 1 which I bought online and it reveals a lot of facts about this watch. I really like the calander mechanism, its very complicated but its very hard for me to unde...
It is one of my Dream Watch...
The Ballet of the Gyrotorubillon, added to the Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, and to the Equation of Time, without forgetting the 8 Days Power Reserve, makes me dream... If only... Best, Nicolas
Its becoming my dream watch too
I have not seen it in flesh yet but if I am lucky I might see it in the JLC BTQ in Dubai Mall as they are organizing the SIHH 2010 event in the btq and they are trying to get some special pieces from JLC. RS.
I warn you...It is much nicer in real than in pictures...
So be prepared to a ...Big Shock! Best, Nicolas
I think for us watch dummies, there a lot more that goes into
whether a watch retaions value... loo at some of the SS Pateks... sure at base metal value, PT will of course be more than SS but we all know base logic does not apply to us watch dummies
I don't think it is something as ignoble as PVD...
I could see JLC doing it in Black Titanium or black steel, where carbon is mixed in while the metal is molten. This would give it a permanently black finish - whether it gets scratched or not. The only exception is that it COULD be black ADLC, which would...
A limited edition of 5?
I wonder if JLC made any other precious metal watches in pvd.... Cheers
Take a look at this
Master 8 Days Perpetual SQ Black PVD. Got it from JLC BTQ Dubai Mall....
Well, I don't know...
I am not a big fan of black watches, even if I made an exception for the Amvox II Paris Boutique. But when it comes to high horology, I'm not sure it is a good idea to blacken the case and the dial. Not a firm position, only doubts. Here's mine, to give y...
It looks great
Platinum looks nice too, but the only thing I liked in the Black PVd version is the red hands because the this watch is not easy to read, atleast for the time you get the red hands. RS
Agreed on the contrasting red hands on a darkened skeleton dial.
But in real, my LE is not that hard to read. Therefore, on this kind of piece, do you read the Time or do you admire it? Best, Nicolas
There's no doubt that these
watches are more to be admired than any other factors but I do like to have dials which are easy to read(its just my personal preference). You are very passionate about watches and specially for JLC, I really admire your passion and your knowledge. RS.
Hello RS!
The Gyro I is an absolutely fantastic watch in all aspects! Design, innovation, technique, craftsmanship, …! Will the PVD version hold its value? Black watches are very popular right now, but in ten years? Who knows? Since the first time I saw it in the m...
Black is the new black
Awesome pics, Blomman. I clearly need to spend some time with you, as your wrist attracts the nicest watches. LOL. I am interested in black watches right now, as it happens, with my eye on a couple of possibilities. I used to think little of black watches...
Black is black…!
Thanks, Respo – you are more than welcome to visit! I have been very fortunate to see some nice watches on my wrist! The problem is to be able to keep them on there… When it comes to black watches, I must say I am very conservative. My taste is very simpl...
Nicely said, Blomman
You are, of course, correct. To each his own taste. I, too, have pretty much been only interested in white metal (also preferring SS) watches, with only a few exceptions. We can be boring together. Is the AMVOX V on your mind, perhaps? ;-) respo
Thanks, Respo!
Well, it’s one black one I wouldn’t mind having in my collection… Best Blomman
Hi
The Gyrotourbillon 1 (skeleton) you are holding in the picture is the same one that comes with Hybris Mechanica?
That's great
So you have seen Hybris Mechanica set in flesh. How 's the watch sounds. RS