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What is, according to you, the most important or let's say interesting Jaeger Lecoultre watch from these last 18 years?
While having a look at the current collection and the models which were made since year 2000, I was wondering which was the most important watch the ever made...
The following ones are my selection:
2004: Master Gyrotourbillon One. Which, for me, is the first attempt in the high horology segment from and for Jaeger Lecoultre, in the wrist watch category, of course.
At that time, there were almost no multi axis tourbillons, so we can say that Jaeger Lecoultre is one of the very first to launch such a concept. Add the retrograde perpetual calendar, the equation of time and the 8 days movement, and you have a cocktail which is as unique as it is original and stunning.
2005: Master Minute Repeater:
Or how Jaeger Lecoultre gave some fresh air to a traditional complication. First unveiled in platinum, in 2005, then in titanium the year after, this watch renewed the category, with some original solution, such as the gongs welded to the sapphire glass, to get a better propagation of the sound, a 15 days power reserve and a torquemeter, to check the regularity of the amplitude, which is not useless for a watch with such a long power reserve.
Jaeger Lecoultre invented the first minute repeater " concept watch ". The titanium version goes farther, indeed.
2007: The Duometre à Chroongraphe.
2007: The Duometre à Chroongraphe.
A totally new watch: A new case, a new movement, a new dial. With the Duometre, Jaeger Lecoultre put the bar very high in the category of fine chronographs, with a nice decoration of the movement and a dial which is finished with care.
The movement is based on a new idea: Two barrels and their own gear train, one for the time, the other for the complication, to avoid any pollution between the two. This is pure genius.
The chonograph is the first, then followed by the Quantième Lunaire, the Grande Sonnerie, the Spherotourbillon and the Unique Travel Time.
No doubt that we'll have other developments! But the Chronograph is the first and showed the way.
The last one, in my selection, is the Master Compressor Extreme Lab One which was unveiled in 2007, too. The most innovative watch from Jaeger Lecoultre, a true competitor of the Ulysse Nardin Innovision. These 2 watches went very far in the no lubrification fight... They are unrivaled, to this day.
The last one, in my selection, is the Master Compressor Extreme Lab One which was unveiled in 2007, too. The most innovative watch from Jaeger Lecoultre, a true competitor of the Ulysse Nardin Innovision. These 2 watches went very far in the no lubrification fight... They are unrivaled, to this day.
Some of the technical solutions of the Extreme Lab One were used in later watches, such as the Rotor ( Amvox III ) and the Gyro Lab balance wheel ( used, for example, in the Geophysic True Second and Universal Time ).
I am pretty sure we'll find other parts of the Extreme Lab used in later watches...
Of course, this is my selection, and you may have other watches to " defend "...
Among these 4, which are my 4 Jaeger Lecoultre Grails, if I had to choose only one as the most important, I would go for the Duometre. Not the most expensive, by far, but the dual wind concept, the look, the design, the spirit and the promises of an exciting future make me choose it as the most interesting watch from this Manufacture.
What about you?
Best,
Nicolas
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What is, according to you, the most important or let's say interesting Jaeger Lecoultre watch from these last 18 years?
While having a look at the current collection and the models which were made since year 2000, I was wondering which was the most important watch the ever made... The following ones are my selection: 2004: Master Gyrotourbillon One. Which, for me, is the f...
Easy choice for me
I cannot rationally argue with any of your choices, but speaking from the heart, my choice is the AMVOX II. No surprise to you, I am sure. Cheers, respo ...
I would have to mix it up a bit....
1. Gyro and its successors (Haute Horlogerie and amazing complications) 2. Duometer and its successors (Haute finishing and interesting and practical complications - something that can really compete with PP and AL&S at the $40k level) 3. Compressor and i...
For me it’d be the
spherical tourbillon and Duometre tied for the 1st place. True original concepts!
out of the 4 your listed...
I would have to choose the Gyrotourbillon 1 as the most important in terms JLC flexing their muscle and showing what they are capable of achieving. As for importance moving forward, I would agree with you that the Duometre line is probably the most import...
We are thinking alike on that matter. The Gyrotourbillon One is very important, of course. I just couldn't believe JLC issued such a watch! The Duometre is so promising... And the Amvox II so cool!
Thanks for your feedback, my dear friend. Best, Nicolas
As always, it is a pleasure my friend...
and looking forward to seeing you soon in Paris. Will try for late September or early October if possible. I'll let you know in any case
Well...
I would have to say the Duometre is the most interesting with hopefully a huge future to come? My all time JLC grail is the Gyro 1 and that’s an understatement. Im dreaming and hoping that JLC will surprise and wow us in a few months.
I would have to agree.
How about a Rattrapante Duometre a Alarme? Would other complications would you like to see it with?
Cool! I’d probably have to go the Superlative Alarm....
With function and sound like a MR. I would not typically chase this complication but if done well it could Be a nice piece. What sort of moolah are we talking?
Dreams of a Rattrapante with symmetry pushers...
Hoping the HM may also have the Rattrapante complication with symmetry pushers!
Of course, a simpler version as well.
I would assume it would make its way into the HM before having all the pleasure alone in a Duometre.
Gyro One for me please
It coincides with the grand start of many great pieces to come! I always ask to see it (in whatever later variant) whenever there is an opportunity nice thread!
I agree with what has already been proposed
1) the first that comes to mind: Gyro T 1, was absolutely ground breaking. No other brand offered anything similar. (Today that’s an other story) It came just around the time when I became a major fan and follower of the brand. It’s aesthetics also appeal...
Agreed on many points, such as the case of the Gyro One, which is a bit outdated for me. The Amvox II is top, too. Unrivaled to this day. We also have many hopes about a new Duometre...
Revisited, which will be good after 12 years ( already! ) with new and attractive complications. Let's keep our fingers crossed! Thanks for your very interesting feedback, my dear friend. Nicolas
I think this is really a good thread you started...
And it clearly tells me, that when JLC really shines, is when they come up with original concepts - invent new technical solutions and surprise us. This game they play so much better than when they simply make classical watches. Not that they do that badl...
Also rather easy for me.. Totally concur with your choices.. & Yes, the Gyro-1 my top, followed closely..
.. by the Duometre à Chronographe. And Hmmhh.. When just picking one, one single watch, ( the same goes pretty much for my whole collection):/ I‘d again pick this Duometre à Chronographe.. Interesting food for thoughts, Thank you for making me reflect a b...
My selection is...
My selection is... 1.Extreme Lab1 2.Duometre a chronographe. 3.AMXOX2. 4.Gyro1. 5.Extreme Lab2. Best Yiannis
Duometre for me. A ADN and family was created. It can only continue; if JLC use it well in the future, and i don't doubt.
MMR, extrem labs are major piece too, beautiful and innovative technically. Best.
Duometre for me...
... as it is a completely new family in JLC's offering, and I wish this family all the best for the years to come! There were also some Reverso, like the triptyque which are in my eyes one of the most complicated watch (ever?). Amvox2 is also a remarquabl...
The most complicated modern wristwatch certainly is the Duometre à Grande Sonnerie, but, if my memory serves me well, just after you have the Reverso à Triptyque, indeed.
I have the same wishes for the Duometre. I have the feeling the journey is not finished... And that many things should be realized, in the line of watches. Let's keep fingers crossed! Best, Nicolas
