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As we spoke about the Red Reverso....

By: amanico : July 12th, 2012-07:55

Here is a picture I took during one of my trips at the Manufacture...

THE book of Vintage dials.

We know the Red TT Reverso 1931.

But, as you can see, this was not the only dial, made by JLC during the glorious Reverso life.

These " Seconde Centrale " had an unbelievable diversity, and should I say... Appeal.

Look at this gorgeous Chocolate dial. The blue is not bad at all, either.

Will Jaeger-Lecoultre release the chocolate and / or the blue?

Seconde Centrale or base?

What is your take?

Best,

Nicolas

Oh mind...

By: W72 : July 12th, 2012-08:33

If this is anything to go by, we might be in for some colourful Reverso in the future.

They all sure look delicious.. don't they. Look forward to see some being available with the agreement of Manufacture of course. /W72

The book of Dreams, indeed. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : July 12th, 2012-23:40

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Oh my God !

By: dirost : July 16th, 2012-16:25

I've got still 2 watch obsessions : finding a brown and a blue dial which would please me...

Blue could be a patek 5100 G or a 5140G sunburst blue or the new simplier 5396 with the same dial . Chocolate could have been a very tropical 1680 red but I couldn't find a beautiful one at an acceptable price for a ...1680. Or the 5140 R or the new 5396 R.

These central second Reverso dials give me some ideas...if they are launched !

As you say, it looks like a book of dreams.

Best,

Didier.

Well, the Reverso is even better than the Patek you mentionned.

By: amanico : July 16th, 2012-23:01

Becasue they are iconic. While this is still not the case for the Pateks, at the exception of the 5100, IMO.

I see the link with the Brown Red Sub, though. They both play the gorgeous and the greediness card.

Yes, there is much to dream, here...

Alll the best, Didier.

Nicolas.

its gonna kill us if JLC re-release it all

By: foowy : July 12th, 2012-08:43

personally like the red, blue, tobacco, black with white second rail,.....

as much I like these....I hope JLC doesnt overdo with the tribute variations.....but certainly a couple of central second reverso is very much welcome

That is an excellent point. To not overdo with the Tribute To Reverso.

By: amanico : July 12th, 2012-23:44

I totally agree with you.

Though I see some place for a Seconde Centrale ot two ( the Blue could be a good choice for a Seconde Centrale ) and a Chocolate dial.

After, Basta, as the Italians use to say.

Best,

Nicolas

When seeing all these colorful dial and...

By: FanFrancisco : July 12th, 2012-09:10

... And you mentioned chocolate color dial, it makes me feel it will be very yummy if MJLC would make and print all these colorful dials on the chocolates. I am sure I will be the first to but it and enjoy it

By the way, chocolate dial .. I also like it.

Stefan

Well, it seems that you love Chocolate. :) [nt]

By: amanico : July 12th, 2012-23:45

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I hope this is not a hint at what is to come. It will be financial madness. [nt]

By: Ruckdee : July 12th, 2012-09:30

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It will be problematic, I agree.

By: amanico : July 12th, 2012-23:46

But isn't it delicious to have this kind of problems?

Best,

Nicolas

You are correct. A problem with something to smile about from beginning to end. [nt]

By: Ruckdee : July 13th, 2012-11:14

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A dangerous post indeed...

By: Andy : July 12th, 2012-10:31

but what colour was the missing dial above the red one..!!!

Yours,

Andy.

I had to wait till the 5th answer to have this question...

By: amanico : July 12th, 2012-23:49

A question which I expected much soonner.

Giving you the answer will break the charm and the mystery.

I let you guess!

Best, my friend.

Nicolas.

Ooh you actually know the answer......

By: Andy : July 12th, 2012-23:55

I think green would be nice

You have some very interesting trips to JLC my friend...one day I will visit if only to see the Atmos room..!

Yours,

Andy.

The Atmos workshop is my neext reason to go to the Manufacture.

By: amanico : July 13th, 2012-00:01

Well, this and the bloody Heritage Gallery where I spend so many hours...

Best,

Nicolas

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I'll join you :o) [nt]

By: Andy : July 13th, 2012-00:27

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That would be cool! [nt]

By: amanico : July 13th, 2012-07:09

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Seconde Centrale ...

By: nilomis : July 12th, 2012-10:57

As part of my OCD, I only wear watches with running seconds.

The 412 is a beauty.

Thank you for showing our clear route for ... bankruptcy.

Cheers,

Nilo

Bankruptcy is not the only way...

By: amanico : July 12th, 2012-23:53

Lottey, bank robbery, a good job, football player, singer, F1 Pilot, Luck...

Well, let's say we need all of that...

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

Don't know about the central seconds hand...

By: walidk : July 12th, 2012-14:24

The beauty of the rouge is in its simplicity. A subsidiary seconds dial along the lines of the white gold with grained dial version might be the way to go, but the seconds markers on those dials in my view clutter them and take the beauty out of any colour rendition - the colour becomes less prominent.

I guess it all depends on the colour chosen. Who knows, I may add to the rouge if the 'right' combo comes up.

Thanks for sharing this amazing picture of JLC history, Nicolas!

Best,

Walid

Funny, as my less favourite is the small seconds in the Vintage range.

By: amanico : July 13th, 2012-00:00

I find the vintage " Seconde Centrale " quite well balanced, to say all.

But I do get your point on the Red... In its " base " configuration, I mean " secondeless ", it is really pure and beautiful.

This is just that I would also see a Seconde Centrale added in the JLC Collection.

But I may be wrong...

Best,

Nicolas

Well, I have succumbed.

By: 4Js : July 13th, 2012-18:17

I placed the order for the rouge tonight. I will have it Tuesday. I could not resist.

But I've studied the dials with the central seconds in this post. I love it. I'll take it in the blue.

Jlc is killing me this year. Love it

Best,

Joe

Bravo, Joe. Now, I am red with envy. :) [nt]

By: amanico : July 13th, 2012-23:26

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You got to pull the trigger too! [nt]

By: 4Js : July 14th, 2012-05:33

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That may well be possible. It is a question of priority...

By: amanico : July 14th, 2012-10:55

Yes. I find it a bummer

By: 4Js : July 14th, 2012-19:19

Cash flow. Bah

Last week I Was on a great deal on the Emil Lange. As I was typing the order I got beat. I had hesitated a Couple of hours pondering cash flow. The previous week I found a great deal on an older Journe. I said no over funding. I hate it when you look forever and a beauty comes up and you hesitate over funds.

At least the rouge is reasonable. And I was not going to let it go.

As you said.... Priorities.

Sometimes you got to strike when opportunity knocks.

Best

Joe

I am exactly in the same position. I have a week to say yes or no on a watch.

By: amanico : July 14th, 2012-23:04

Which is quite a sum of money...

If I say yes, I will have to save all I can to get the famous watch within 6 to 8 months...

But after, yes, I can consider gettnig the Red Reverso, its price is still human, it is not a limited edition, so yes, I have the time to do it.

I will have it for the summer holidays, for a photo session in Italy, so I will be iin ideal conditions to judge the necessitiy for me to get it, or not.

Best, Joe.

Nicolas

that 430 looks nice...

By: Echi : July 12th, 2012-18:28

yes, financial madness, definitely. the blue the red and heaven knows what else! chocolate... wow...

And what about the 400 and the 402?

By: amanico : July 12th, 2012-23:57

Not only the chocolate, the blue, or the red, but these white or black dials withe the large minute index ring are really top!

Too many temptations in this evilesque book.

Best,

Nicolas

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