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Man, that RG Tribute is nice.  11500 Eur is not a bad deal.  Moreso the SS Tribute.

What can I say, another great move from JLC. 

Great that you also showed us the Polaris tribute for perspective.

I like it that JLC is very careful with their tributes.

Thank you, Nico, for another great report.

 

 

 

Their 3 Tribute watches are, in my point of view, 3 great watches.

The Polaris was the pionner, then the 2 other " sisters " came this year.

With the TT 1931, things were not that " easy " than with the 2 others; as the size was very small, to re edit in with the same volumes.

The equatiuon was brilliantly solved, IMO, as even with bigger volumes, JLC mamaged to keep the faithful spirit of this iconic watch.

It was risky, they didn't fail.

Now, we can wonder what may be the Future for JLC Tribute watches... I'm preparing something about it...

Best,

Nicolas.

looking forward to it... maybe we can start with how JLC handled it, calling it "tribute" rather than "re-edition".  a re-edition would've boxed them in pretty tight.  tribute gives them leeway to play around... and sends us a subtle message that the original can never ever be duplicated... respect

also, how these tributes are handled are also a reflection of how the JLC management team is really closely involved and how they are really listening to their fans.  Moreover, it also implies the level of class the organization has as a whole.  Not too noisy.  Restrained.  And very comfortable with their history as a manufacture. 

 

And the Reverso more like a Tribute, because on this last one, they played on the size of the case.

Well, they slightly played on the size of the DSA, too ( 1 mm  more ), but it is hardly noticeable.

But they also kept in mind that the original is the original, and that " Tribute " was a more convenient word for these re issues.

We had, with JLC, a big discussion about that " appellation " when the Polaris was on to be re issued, and that was their state of mind, at this moment.

If they listen to their fans?

For sure, if not, the Polaris wouldn't have existed, nor the 2 other sisters.

There is a lot to say, I will prepare a post about that in the following weeks.

For the moment, I'm struggling with my 2 old computers to end the 2011 novelties...

Best,

Nicolas.

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I think I need to try both on to experience them!

Best regards,

Baxter

You have to try it, you will have a great moment!

Best,

Nicolas.

Beautiful pics and words.

 

Thanks for the enjoyment.

 

 

 

Vte

No message body

am I nuts?, probably , but its the one I would want not the black dial

i know..send me to the institution..

Imran

Don't tell me you're preparing some devilsh photoshop essays...

Best,

Nicolas.

... the preview to here will be coming very soon... can share and tell what feel with these TT1931 after trying it on my wrist.

but one thing quite true is that the dials look very awesome to among collectors here... every time we met, this TT1931 has been one of our talking points here... everyone like to try it and feel the flesh.

yes, agree with you that this case size will be the new standard for coming Reverso watches!

by the way, i have three Reverso with different sizes too... it will be interesting to get one TT1931 to join a family of these three Reverso!

thanks for the excellent post, Nico!

stefan

With the TT 1931, you will have the Dalton Brothers!

   

You'll also have 4 different and complenetary dials, Stefan.

Can't wait to see your family pic, and don't forget: from the smaller to the bigger!

Best,

Nicolas.

This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-02-10 08:06:21

I'm actually curious about the reverso.. As I recall, I remember Patek Philippe also have something similar to the Reverso. Do you know any story behind it?

But again, a beautifully written post, can only be written by someone passionate about this brand and model..

I can't wait to see one in metal and try it on when it's available..

Still thinking, that this might be my first dress watch...

Best,


Sam

Thanks for your nice words, Sam.

Yes, trying it is adopting it.

You will fall in love with the great harmony of the case and its irresistible volume.

Let us know!

Best,

Nicolas.

But i've seen the one by Cartier. And from my observation and my knowledge, the one by Cartier has different reversing mechanism. But the one by PP looks exactly the same with JLC's reverso. Was it a kind of trend a that time? Or could it possibly that PP subcontracted or cooperated with JLC to do their reverso at that time?

And yes.. Im really looking forward to see the TRibute to reverso. And i'll dfinitely let you know what i think

best,

Sam

It’s still amazing to have the write up. Now 13 years on - still desirable and still a classic