Jaeger-LeCoultre

Two questions I often had to answer... 1/ Which one do you prefer? 2/ In case you would say both, how many of you own both of them. I had to answer to this question myself, when they were released at the end of 2008 and I ended with both. I cannot say. Th...  

And as you know......this process has been convoluted. Steel tribute to 65 Steel tribute to 68 Vintage 65 I start here with the Steel Tribute to 65.....super cool. Others will follow,,,,slowly! ...  

Own a duo of JLC Tribute 1965 / Original 1965. Wow... Best, Nicolas

No question I prefer the 68 both vintage and modern. But the 65 has its charms too - I am opening up to that model slowly. I have another question: How do the re-editions compare to the originals? I think this would be interesting to hear your thoughts on... 

Original: The Tributes are very close to the originals. Except the movement, which is not the Cal 825 anymore, but the modern Cal 956. The alarm sounds like a cricket on the vintage, while, on the Tribute, it sounds like a school bell. Best, Nicolas ...  

I am allergic to school bells. That takes care of my modern aspirations for now

Comparing 65 v 68 is hard. Although similar, they are so different. I think of it like this....65=Aston. 68=Porsche Both fantastic. 65 has more class. 68 has more force. If i was pushed (and i rarely am...lol) I would go 65 over 68, but I would find it di... 

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... both versions, but I want to be honest: I love much more the looks of the 1968 model due to the big luminous creamy indexes which give a very distinctive and particular personality to this watch. A look that I really love and I´m doing my best to get ... 

I own the '68 Tribute but rather fancy the '65 Tribute as well. The '68 is more bold to me whereas the '65 is more understated elegance. I would own both if the opportunity presented itself.

Is it 8 years ago already?