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Yes I agree...
The Duometre line fills that middle ground that is very very satisfactory.
But that probably the only example,apart from other rare cases.
On one hand the very limited use of platinum cases( c mon its the most satisfactory material to many of us..)if not only for top top watches,and that lack of the same category in otherJLC lines,is a pity.
Which current Reverso will you go for?the TTR31 ,rouge,white gold Grut etc are not at the same level of the Duometre line, they are highly desirable......but not at the medium level.
I miss a strong Reverso in my collection, and all my favourites belong to the past.
The other lines like the master or compressor have the same problem I think,.....high high level watches otherwise there is a slight gap at the level just below.
My 2 lires
Mo
JLC Reverso Sun Moon Platinum: A mysterious Bird.
Since how didn't we have a discussion on the Reverso Sun Moon Platinum? An Eternity! It is a bit JLC's Fault... I made a search on the former catalogs, and I noticed that, if they communicated on the Sunn Moon-which was introduced in 1999, by the way- the...
They can only be positive comments...
I am a huge fan of the "platinum series",why?Because they are absolutely gorgeous,delivered by JLC in a time when the munufacture needed to push its precious models and distinguish them from the rest of the collection,the collectors wanted to see and feel...
On the strap....
Lately i am really attracted by platinum cases on brown semigloss straps...or tan....that will pick up the gold/bronze accent on the dial.........lovely. Mo
I tend to slightly disagree with you, and I think you will fall in agreement with me...
No need to go for the top of the top of unaffordable high horology to get an exciting product... One example I know you will agree with me: The Duometre. ;) But I also agree with you when you say that you regret to not see this kind of product anymore... ...
Yes I agree...
The Duometre line fills that middle ground that is very very satisfactory. But that probably the only example,apart from other rare cases. On one hand the very limited use of platinum cases( c mon its the most satisfactory material to many of us..)if not ...
Lovely watch indeed, I really like the dial side....
I am not so keen on the "art deco" finish of mouvements in general but that's just my taste. I also found when trying on the 1931 Tribute which has, if I am not mistaken the same dimensions as the Septantieme, at the Paris boutique in January, that the 19...
The GRUT has basically the same size, but is more rectangular and much slimmer
Than the 70eme. I really love the case of the TTR 1931. Which I find remarkable, even if I would slightly prefer to see it slightly smaller in size. Nonetheless, I find it to be a successful watch, and I am not the only one to think so, if you see how pop...
Not an expert yet..just a student in Crocodilian species..
which include the Alligatoridae of which the Alligator Mississippiensis is only one of 8 specie, then there is the Crocodilydae which is composed of 14 species and finally the Gavialidae of which the Gavialis gangeticus is the only member. So little time....
So am I, my "coquin" friend..so am I? :):)
Cheer from Le Vaudois...Down Under! A+ mon ami
What about platinum Reverso a Eclipses? )
By the way, excellent review, nice photos, especially with movement engraving look on verso side. Need to review my 2004/05 catalogue in russian for finding of this mysterious watch ) My best, Vitaly.
Reverso à Eclipse is great, but a tad too thick for my taste. ;)
BUT what a DIAL!!! Best, Nicolas
re: mysterious
IMO JLC has done some cool and unique colored dials for their LE's and this one is no different. Only critique is that I can do without the 'Reverso' text but that's personal preference. Thanks for the share. -MW
Less is more, Ming. I am not that disturbed by the writing on the dial
But less is more, or better said... Better, I agree. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Its good to see the Progenitor...
I'm glad to read about the roots of my modern Sun-Moon. Clearly, it came from a handsome lineage. Nicholas, do you know why the original Sun-Moon was discontinued and replaced with the last iteration? Also, why did JLC decide to axe the Sun-Moon reverso a...
My guess is that JLC discontinued the Sun Moon in 2006 and
Replaced it by the Grande Sun Moon in 2007 because they had more faith in the Grande Reverso case and size. Then, they started to think that the Ultra Thin case was THE case for the Reverso. And worked on the Reverso Triple Date. A perpetual evolution. Go...
question about lug size
hey the non platinum stainless sun moon, if i were to order a strap what size would it be, i see on sites for example 16/14 18/6 etc. anyone know the size? thanks
If you are referring to the S/S Grande Sun Moon...
which is the one I posted above, the lug width is 20mm and the OEM specs are 20/18. Best Cholack
Yes, but the Grande Sun Moon has an XGT case, hence a bigger distance
Between the lugs, compared to the GT case of the Reverso Sun Moon. Best, Nicolas
This is a special marvel ! The ruthenium and its appeal are awesome
This surely is a rather rare bird ! The movement is specially enjoyable. How nice to have this piece covered by you , Thank you for that treat for the senses, - it is.. well, sublime .. Best, hs
A piece of poetry and, somehow, of romantism, eeh?
Thanks for your input, my friend! All the best. Nicolas
Thanks for reminding us of this one
"Jewel" is a great choice of words for this Reverso. I love the dial here. Unbalanced as it may be, it is nevertheless interesting and beautiful enough to override any such concerns. The thickness of the case would be the major concern for me. After tryin...
Reverso GT cases were excellent watches, Respo.
But I hear you, and when you get used to the UT cases, thickness is a detail which is important, not to say sensible. Something in between in size, not in thinness, would get all the votes, I think. These Reversos were very nicely representative of an era...
I would like to add my pic
A watch shop kindly accept my request to let my reverso meet brothers, and to take this pic.
Sorry. I failed to post pic in my previous post
front view of three brothers back view of three brothers ...
I think I recognize this watch
Actually it seems like mine, actually it probably they are pictures of my watch that I seldom wear. I know it is a sin. I have not posted hear in a while as I have been busy with other business, again a shame. I was shear coincidence that I visited the si...
Hi, George! Welcome back, my friend.
Yes, it is YOUR watch, and the pics I took a long time ago during one of our meetings. Wear it more often, it is such a jewel. All the best, and yes I hope to see you more often, here. Nicolas
