Jaeger-LeCoultre

Bad news guys. Some of you might remember that I was planning to get the Grande GMT because it looks like the perfect watch for me (feature-wise).
But then on my previous trip, I actually tried it on in person and it didn't suit me at all. Not because it's too thick but it's because it looks rather thin on my wrist.

It's such a gorgeous watch in person, but unfortunately it doesn't look good on my wrist. I am very disappointed with this because it's the watch that I really like.
Oh well at least my wallet will thank me for that. Now it looks like I have to look for other watches, but I really like the idea of 8 days power reserve manual wind, and unfortunately  the other 8 days are not really my taste. Well the IWC is nice but I don't really like IWC as a brand. I also don't like Panerai watches... looks like I  have to forget the idea of having a week-long power reserve watch then...

On a side note during the trip, I got for my partner the Reverso, and it really looks very nice on her. Lucky her, not me, haha...

It is a round watch, reasonably sized ( 41 mm ) associating 2 nice complications, with a nice dial, available in platinum or in RG ( you will have to hunt them, as they're discontinued ) but they are not too hard to find, especially the RG version.

By the way, you did the right thing, as the golden rule is always to try a watch before deciding anything.

Best,

Nicolas

...and I have broken it 4 times with great success.  And one watch that I tried on many times before buying, in the end did not work after getting it and wearing it for a while.  Go figure.  But I still think it is a very good rule to follow, if you are not me.

respo

Is it the 8 days power reserve that’s important to you?

Otherwise if it’s a Reverso you are after but think the XGT case is to thin, you might consider the Reverso Squadra?

 

Most of the days when I wear the Rverso GMT if feels great!

But some days it really doesn’t feel right…

 

I wrote a post about it here some time ago.

 

Good luck hunting!

Please keep us posted how it turns out for you and congrats to your partner!

 

Best

 

Blomman

if dual time is what you're after?

The other watch I REALLY like is the Grande Duo-Date. It's significantly larger than the XGT series, and it is dual-time with a "True GMT" function (moves forwards or backwards through timezones AND date.

-Dean

Hello djmm,

Sorry to hear that the Grande GMT didn't work out for you.  The good news is that there are many other great pieces from JLC's extensive collection that you can look into!    Happy hunting!

-MW

What I like about GMT is the whole package, really. I love both dials at the front and back, and 8 days PR (because I plan to use it as weekend watch) and the overall Reverso style.
I might look for round version but perpetual in precious metal is out of my pay grade I'm afraid, haha...

I should['ve tried Squadra, maybe it might work for me.

Posts – maybe they will give you a hint if Squadra is the right direction for you?

 

The reversible beauty of the Reverso sizes...

 

The Reverso Squadra report 4 years after launch

 

Don’t get put off by my grading – I am very stingy when it comes to give stars…

 

Best

 

Blomman

I might try the Squadra the next time I am at the shop, but I still prefer a handwound watch in general though...
But most probably I won't be getting a watch this year and maybe wait and see what the next release brings.

Hi, from your post, I think you should try on Grand Reverso 986 new model.

It's a lot bigger than Grande GMT.  Although it's reserve only around 40 hours on  power,  but I think it might suit you on it's dimension.

Good luck.