Jaeger-LeCoultre

as previously described, 30 sets called hybris mecanica will be made by JLC, each of them containing an hybris mecanica 26 (the super grande sonnerie that will make "public appearance" at mostra in venice in september, but also a gyrotourbillon1 and a reverso tryptique.

what I discovered is that the gyrotourbillon 1 and the reverso tryptique will not be the version that we know but slightly modified version.

here is a picture I could find on the web;



a bit more info also on the case: it is simply the biggest gottling safe made for private use, to date.
a couple of pictures of this incredible beast.

(not too sure about the use of the handles on the side, the ones made of leather, as the entire system is likely to weigh a ton or more)

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I saw somewhere that the safe was about 900Kg, so 1800lbs or very close to a ton.

Something has been bothering me about this watch, the name. Every time I see it written out, I read it as "Hubris Mecanica" the first time.....
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I'm really anxious for more info

Marcelo

Deserves more than 3 or 4 pics.

This is such a complex watch that, IMO, it will require time to make THE post it deserves.

Hence my silence for the moment.

A momentary silence, till I open the fire.



Best,

Nicolas

We have only scratched the surface of this epic masterpiece.  I am really looking forward to some cut-away shots of the movement, along with a video.

Craig

Ps:  Sorry you did not like the AP.

My friend.

A Teaser pic would have been better than a few superficial lines of comments on such an exceptional piece.

From what I read on the net, I still know nothing on it.

And I truely regret that situation, to make it short, I'd say that the Hybris better deserves Information than Communication.

As for you new AP, I would confess that I'm a faithful guy, and a " hot lover" of the Sonata.

Knowing that you let it go to fund your AP made me feel sad.

It is just a personal sentiment,  nothing else that counts a lot.

So, it was a bit difficult for me to comment on your AP,  because I was sad to know that you let go the UN for it, and I didn't want to tarnish your legitimate happyness.

Of course the AP is playing on another league in Horology, and is beautiful, but the Sonata was a very nice chap.

Don't get me wrong, my friend, I didn't want and won't never criticize your excellent taste.

Best,

Nicolas

I think you'll need more than one post to present this set.For exemple. It will be hard to put the safe and the watch in one post only.
ANyway, I share what I can find and looking forward to more info you can post when time is right.

I can speak of them shorter, this is not the most interesting thing on this set;

Even if, for example, the Gyro I in this configuration is exceptionnal, and new ( the work on the dial  , we already spoke of  it, and I can say the same for the Triptyque.

What I meant, Time2tic, is that it was, IMO, very sad to see the 3 or 4 poor quality pics of this watch, and 4 or 5 approximative lines of comment to describe it.

I deeply regret that some make the choice of the communication for the communication, not for the information.

There is a substantial difference, IMO, between Communication, and Information.

This Watch requires is like a nice lady you want to seduce, it requires time, patience, and efforts.

Going faster is not an Hommage to its Beauty and Interest.

I'm thinking of something for it, but once again, it will require time.

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-07-03 22:11:44

The whole idea of the watch, the entire set, and the safe is pretty amazing (and extravagant!).  I hope the 30 sets of Hybris Mechanica end up going to homes with people who can truly understand and appreciate all aspects of these timepieces.

Cheers,
Daos

this is a dream set....

Lost of words

Cheers

With a set like this, carrying the price tag that it does, I imagine the marketing will be on an individual basis.

Truly staggering presentation, I'm floored!

I am on edge with salivating anticipation with further news and coverage of this quite spectacular ensemble!