Jaeger-LeCoultre

Did anybody wonder what are the origins of the Duometre?

Cal 381 on the left ( Quantième Lunaire ), and 380 on the right ( Chronographe ) :



I heard that the origins could be found in a pocket watch from the ... 19th Century.

1881, to be exact.

So, when I was at the Manufacture, I asked the Heritage Gallery to kindly show me this watch.

Which they kindly did.

The Cal 1920 RMSMI ( Repetition Minute Seconde Morte Inédpendante )



A closer view on the double gears train, one being dedicated to the Seconde Morte:

While the second is in charge of the other functions: Minute Repeater and Time.

A picture of this superb watch on its document:



On the aesthetical side, now, which JLC watch marked the start of the " Cotes Soleillées "?

The Antoine LeCoultre 8 Days, in 2003, to celebrate Antoine Lecoultre's 200th Birthday ( Cal 877 ).

Here is a picture of the Cal 876, which is basically the same, at the difference of a perpetual calendar module.



So, yes, two dates are important, when it comes to the Duometre movements: 1881, and 2003.

Interesting, isn't it?

Best.

Nicolas.

This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-06-13 06:02:10

Thanks for sharing this, Nicolas.  The Duometre has even more JLC DNA than I had thought.

 

Best,

respo

No message body This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-06-13 06:16:23

What a dream - please show us the front side as well!

My friend, that must have been a pleasure to see and to hold!

Thank you for sharing this one with us.

 

Best

Blomman

Of these pocket watches.

Many nice things to see, discover and learn.

All the best, my friend.

Nicolas

Very interesting indeed, thanks of the write up!

-MW

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goes to show that nothing is really new, everything evolves. I really like the Cotes Soleillees!

Cheers

Francois

A Past.

That is why I spent a whole day taking pictures of pocket watches, at the Heritage Gallery.

Best,

Nicolas

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It was too tempting...

Thank you, Ruckdee.

Nicolas.

.. About the DNA of the Duometres. To understand the pedigree is also,
How shall I say, part of the enjoyment of pieces such as these..

Thank you kindly for this enlightment and sharing this knowledge!

Best, hs

No message body This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-06-13 23:59:30

Interesting interesting discovery Nico.

Mo

You know how big my love is for this family,..and to tell you the truth I can t see why they shouldn't t have a brother in the future....

Further evidence that JLC is the watchmakers watch!

... and you know how much I love the single-pusher.  Great history lesson, my friend.  Did not know of the DNA associated with these miraculous timepieces... but I know now!