Boris
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You are right
This could be due to the fact that the hands and indexes are small, and luminova's efficiency is directly proportional to the quantity of lume used. Then again, the black dial was never going to be the most legible given its size.
Having said that, JLC is hardly the only culprit: check the latest generation of Fliegers at IWC, and the lume is of shockingly poor quality despite the massive size of the hands.
Reverso Grande GMT
Hi guys, As I got my first JLC, a Reverso Grande GMT, a few weeks ago, I thought it would be a good idea to post a few pictures here as well, along with my impressions of this watch. Especially since the choice of the right size for a Reverso seems to be ...
Congrats! This is one of the nicer reversos for me
together with the Septientime and Reverso Tourbillon.
I totally share your points, Boris.
The Grande GMT is an excellent watch with some minors flaws, like the strap, which is recurrent with JLC watches, and the softness of the case. BUT, this is nothing compared to the qualities of this Reverso. Thanks for this very interesting post. Best, Ni...
Chief... one more issue... the lume on this JLC is only subpar...
but do I really care Bruce
Really, hence I would have preferred a pair of non luminous hands
It would have been more coherent, IMO, but I don't really care, on the 70eme... Best, nicolas
You are right
This could be due to the fact that the hands and indexes are small, and luminova's efficiency is directly proportional to the quantity of lume used. Then again, the black dial was never going to be the most legible given its size. Having said that, JLC is...
congrats, welcome you to our club....
my one is on bracelet. it is almost my daily wearer! stefan...
Congratulations!
Hi Boris, Superb watch you have there! I like this model very much too and I too have small wrists so it is good to see how well it suits you. That Hirsch strap is an interesting choice - its lines sort of complements the "Reverso lines". Br/Nikolaj
Bracelet
Just wondering, is the bracelet any 'softer' than stainless steel bracelets from other brands? Does it pick up scratch easier than other ones I mean.
Awesome Reverso!
An amazing modern Reverso you have there. I am seriously thinking about this one mysefl. Your photos are making me think harder..uh oh! So, we have had a lot of discussion about Reversos the past few days. Good stuff, I think. One of my hesitations about ...
Grand date display ...
Hi Respo, For the first nine days of the month there is a leading "zero" and I prefer this as I often write the day of the month that way myself. I suspect it would be something that you would get used to, but then again, when there are so many great watc...
Andrew, thank yo for posting that photo,...
which is beautiful, by the way. Actually, I don't think I would mmind the leading zero. I think I have seen Langes (although perhaps I am mistaken about this) where the first window is simply blank, and I do not care for that so much. But the leading zero...
The leading zero doesn't bother me either
The hard line on the day-night indicator was the bigger aesthetic problem for me. I've long gotten over it and am enjoying this wonderful watch! OdinLoki
It's not blank
From the 1st to the 9th, there is a "0" showing in the first window. Works for me. Boris
Have you checked out custom straps from your local...
...JLC Boutique? Lots of options are available that might please you more than the OEM strap, which you seemed not to care for. Congrats on your great watch pickup! To give you an idea of what kinds of custom JLC straps are available. Here are a few I've ...
Nice
These are nice indeed, I will drop by the JLC boutique here in Singapore to check them out. Any idea about the price? I am a bit weary about what a brand (not only JLC) might charge for a strap sporting their name. By comparison, I can get a custom made a...
i know the price, PM just sent...
hi Boris, i just purchased a leather strap from our Singapore boutique. I know the latest price. I just sent an PM. stefan
Hi, Boris!
Stefan has sent you a PM regarding your local pricing. I'm glad you liked the pictures. I posted a few more in response to Stefan. Check out the gray strap in my post to him! I love that one! Cheers, Daos
looks very nice...
Daos, i went to our Singapore local boutique last week and purchased a leather strap in chocolate color for my Grande GTM since i wanted to have a change for bracelet GMT for some time. the staff told me that they only have 4 colors i.e. black, chocolate,...
My local JLC...
...actually keeps many custom straps in the store, because our friend Seth at the BH Boutique is great about ordering them to have on hand for customers. Check out some of the other gorgeous "shoes" I saw yesterday! Thanks for helping Boris with your loca...
Wow, the Grey is really awesome!
Will try to see them in the flesh at the Paris Boutique. It would be superb on my MMR... Best, Nicolas
The selection of straps at the BH Boutique is incredible!
I hope your Paris shop is equally well stocked with custom straps! I think gray gator would look fantastic on your MMR too! Cheers, Daos
Hey, that looks...
exactly like mine... It was weird to see your live photos at first... hehe. Congratulations on this terrific watch! I hope you wear it with as much joy as I do. Thank you for your insights. I can agree with all of them. Being able to flip the watch and ch...
Congrats Boris for this Grande GMT.
It has a strong presence on your wrist, I find it a bit too large for your wrist even if the wristshots always enlarge the feeling of size. But you have a stunning watch, one of my fav Reverso. Fr.Xavier
Thanks
Salut FX, I know what you mean: the wristshot doesn't do me any favor, but I swear in "real life", it really works OK. I need to come up with a way to shoot a picture "en pied" to get a better rendition of the proportions. Amities, Boris
Strap impressions ...
Lovely GMT Reverso. It is the model I would take after the Grand Date. Regarding the OEM JLC strap, I also found that it wore a little more quickly than other straps, although I put this down to the fact that I preffered it on a tang buckle and not the de...
Congrats!
The Grande GMT is my favourite Reverso. I have similar sized wrists but find it a tad too thick for my liking on the 3 times I have tried it on - Yes, I tried 3 times just to be sure. Perhaps it was due to the bracelet, as I only tried on the ones on brac...
Straps galore
I did a few more wristshots of the watch on different straps. The black alligator from ABP I was mentioning in the original post: The dark chocolate alligator from l'Atelier Jean Rousseau that I had made a few years ago for my vintage Rolex Submariner. It...