Jaeger-LeCoultre

And much better than secrets...PASSION!

Best,

Nicolas

look forward to your report my friend

Cheers

Hello Nicolas,

We're all ooking forward to your pics of the Manufacture JLC visit!

-MW

Thanks, my friend.

Best,

Nicolas

Hi, Ming!

Thanks for sharing your Master Class experience, which I am sure was a blast!

The snack table looks yummy!

Best regards,

Alex

It was a great day, and really opened my eyes to the challenges inherent in crafting and repairing a watch movement.  I knew that watches were little machines, but actually unscrewing things (Very small things!), seeing how they fit together, and trying to put all the parts back in order was illuminating.  I have a whole new level of respect for watchmakers now. 

Plus, it was so incredibly fun to put on a lab coat, sit at a watchmaker's bench, learn more about the mechanics of watches, and about JLC, the company.  I was very impressed with the Master Class, and am appreciative that JLC offered this opportunity. 

I'm not sure about my future as a watchmaker though -- one screw completely lost, and another one broken, says to me that I should keep my day job! 

Cheers,
Daos

This message has been edited by KCLQMULKU on 2009-10-14 01:16:36

A picture of our workstation

Main plate taken off along with the 3 fastening screws

We lined up each part of the chronograph section from left to right.

See those 2 tiny screws?  Look how miniscule they look in comparison with a quarter coin!

Here's the column wheel and replacement screw (I lost 2 screws that day, one of them being the column wheel screw)

Sorry I don't have pictures of everyone who attended.  The above are just some random pictures I took whenever I walked around with my camera in hand.

Thanks once again to JLC for this great program.  I've been dying to attend one of these classes for years, and it was well worth the wait.  I will keep my Masterclass Diploma with pride.  I also now have an even more deeper appreciation for the talent and skill watchmakers must possess when assembling movements.  Who else who attended made their fair share of screwdriver slip scratches on these practice movements?  **raises hand**

Watch out Switzerland, class of 10-12-09 Beverly Hills AM class will be knocking on your door :P

Cheers,
Anthony

PS.  I also want to say "Awesome job" to the JLC staff who decorated the Masterclass room!

 

 

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-10-13 22:46:44 This message has been edited by DRMW on 2009-10-13 23:16:06

What a great opportunity to learn. JLC is to be commended for offering the opportunity.

Best,

Jed

I thought it was a nice touch. I might just be going as a watchmaker on Halloween....

I LOVE my labcoat!  What am I ever going to use it for, I wonder?    It was fantastic to see you!  I'm so tempted to pick up a JLC after seeing the boutique Master Eight Days.  Ugh, ugh, ugh!

Cheers,
Daos

What's up with that, Daos? Tempted, only?  Didn't you sneak one out in the pocket of your new lab coat?

respo

This message has been edited by respo on 2009-10-14 06:38:02

I'm more than tempted.  I'll be picking one up sooner rather than later, never fear.  I just have to narrow down my choices and line up the $$$. 

Cheers,
Daos

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Damn, I really have to attend the Master Class!

Best,

Nicolas

Especially after seeing all the familiar names of the participants, I am quite jealous.  One day perhaps...

respo

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...I completely broke one screw and managed to lose another!  The screws are so small!  You can't even hear them drop!  Hey, I still got my "diploma!" 

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Good to see all the PPRO Team working hard and having fun!

Nice, very nice pics, my friend.

Thanks for sharing thel with us!

Best,

Nicolas

Nice to see the guys behind the white coats maintain their excellent taste in watches!

Thanks for posting these as well. I am really enjoying seeing both yours and Ming's dsocumentation of the event.  I see some very nice watches on the students' wrists, too.  Do you have a JLC and, regardless, what did you wear on your wrist to the Masterclass???

respo 

I was wearing a Panerai to the class, so at least I was wearing a watch from the same family

The Duometre looks very tempting so hopefully my budget can accomodate me in the future!

Cheers,
Anthony

cheers

 

Pat

No message body This message has been edited by marcelo on 2009-10-14 16:56:27

Ming took some other pics and I'm sure he has one of me in it.

- AT

What about Ming?

Marcelo

if they wish to.  Hope you understand.

Cheers,
AT