Jaeger-LeCoultre

As fate would have it, on the day of finally meeting Amanico (Vlad) in the flesh I was still recovering from an illness and not until the final moment did I decide to risk it and attend the event held at the JLC Heritage Boutique in HK. I'm glad I did. Seeing old friends and meeting new ones with the same interest is always a pleasure and the 'Man' himself didn't disappoint. His larger than life image is well deserved as his charm and charisma will soon win you over – or you will face the dreaded fangs.

He is in his element when it comes to talking about watches, with his vast knowledge of both vintage and modern, casting a spell on anyone within earshot. An attendee told me later that he never had any interest in vintage before but has totally changed his mind since. Is this the vampire's curse?

All in all it was a most enjoyable evening with too much going on to really absorb in one session.

The new Geophysic was the star of the evening and IMO the size and the way it is constructed leaves nothing to be desired and I'm sure it will be a hit when it is released.

I didn't intend to do a post as I wasn't sure I was up to it and thus I've only got a few (some blurry)

pictures to show. Hopefully other attendees will make up for my shortfall.

My sincere thanks to Nicolas, Guillain and the JLC team for putting together such an enjoyable and informative event for us.

Cheers

fernando

The chief speaks

An attentive crowd

The originals

A pair of twins

Some of JLC's movements

The vintage tray

Thanks for looking.
This message has been edited by fernando on 2014-06-25 21:31:02

Thank you for attending, and for fighting will your illness, my dear friend. It was Worth the effort, wasn't it?

You have PM.

All the very best,

Nicolas

In fact it made me feel a lot better. Thanks.

fernando

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A very enjoyable evening. No doubt I will soon add another JLC to my arsenal...

Hope you get well soon Fernando, and a nice return trip for Nico.

Best

Sam

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I will probably get it next month.

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it was indeed a great evening.  Pity it was not a Friday night and there was work the next day.  There were lots of great and interesting watches on the table and not to mention one could easily just ask for any specific model for we were in the JLC boutique!

Jet lag can be annoying.  Hope Nico enjoys the rest of his trip and have a good and safe trip home.

I have some pictures to share but they are not that great either but I have good memories of the night.  Thanks folks.

 

For the great work she did to make this event possible, and for all the amazing vintage stuff she found.

It was a superb event, indeed!

All the best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-06-26 10:54:24

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I am glad that you made it, Fernando! Finally meeting a lot of fellow forum-ers was something else, even though I didnt stay for dinner (alas!). And of course VLAD in the flesh - you are in your element

Here're a couple of shots of the Blues and Blacks and with Sam










Best regards to all and looking forward to the next time,
-- Seeks
 

love that blue...really beautiful.  which LE is that?

it's this one my friend

jlc.watchprosite.com

cheers!

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Seeing all of you was a real feast. Thanks for your warm welcome!

Nicolas.

It was truly a great time but time flies quickly. I have seen your posts and your beautiful watches but the time limit, didn't get the chance to talk about it. Thank you for sharing my pictures of me and my watches  wish you the very best in life and totally recovery. Enjoy your life and your beautiful watches.

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Thank you for the pics. Now I miss Hong Kong even more.

Ruckdee

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...whether or not I can go. Maybe we can meet for coffee or tea

Ruckdee

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