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Jaeger-Lecoultre Geophysic: Cross Hair Dial, or not?

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2015-00:10
That IS the question! In 2014, I had the unbelievable opportunity to " fall " on a new old stock Cross Hair Dial, and I hesitated to jump on it, a bit, just a few seconds, to tell the truth. The Geophysic is, by far, more known with this dial: Indeed, thi...  

But who will have both ?.. Apart from possible well-known subjects(?) ;))

 
 By: hs111 : February 25th, 2015-02:28
- I guess, for me it would be tough to decide, but in my humble case, it's a non-issue, as I "only" own the TT ss/Tribute type, which I love intensively !! Maybe it may be a good reason for Geophysic GTG's to have several "flavors" on one table .. What an...  

I count on you! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2015-03:23

Not

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 25th, 2015-02:28
:) I prefer non cross hair dial but having both is always the best way :) Cheers D

Having both he original dials is the BEST option..

 
 By: fernando : February 25th, 2015-03:11
and you did very well in sourcing the cross hair! Is finding an original crystal with the lume plots still possible or don't they exist anymore? You and Patrice are lucky fellows indeed! :) Best fernando

For the right plexy, you need a huge part of luck.

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2015-03:21
The Manufacture doesn't have anymore. Now, an old watchmaker who wants to sell his stock is the best ( but Lucky ) option. Both is THE solution, indeed. Best, my friend. nicolas

Cross hair all over ...

 
 By: nilomis : February 25th, 2015-03:43
IMHO the cross hair gives to this watch a more technical look. That was the reason why I pic the "copy": I love this watch so much that I keep it on the safe all the time. I need to fix this fault. Cheers, Nilo ...  

+1 more technical look

 
 By: anaesdoc : February 25th, 2015-04:04
Hi Nilo, I fully share your opinion concerning the cross hair giving the watch a more technical look, almost like a tool watch. This goes very well with its history. Kind regards anaesdoc

For a Chronometer, or a precision watch, that is indeed important.

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2015-06:17
Good point, Nilo... Good point. Best, Nicolas

I fell off my chair when....

 
 By: 4Js : February 25th, 2015-04:39
Out of the blue you post a cross hair watch! I could not believe my eyes, as it looked brand new. Then after a while your explanation, NOS dial. Well, mon ami, this is heaven. As, I believe that the original cross hair design dial is impeccable. I gave up... 

That is a journey into strong feelings, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2015-06:22
Finding a NOS Geophysic is a tough challenge. With a Crosshairs dial even more. Not impossible, but you will need a lot of luck. The Tributes are nice first step. Perfect? No, but damn cool, yes! Best, Joe. Nicolas

Though a tool watch...

 
 By: watchme : February 25th, 2015-05:31
I find the cross-hair more casual and the index dial more elegant. -Dean

Yes... More under rated, the no crosshairs dial. While the Crosshairs is a bit more...

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2015-06:15
" Full "... Curious how much it changes a Watch. Best, Dean. Nicolas

I will keep it as it is for a long time. The other possibility is that...

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2015-06:47
I find an old Geophysic, with a rotten dial, and that I install my no crosshairs on it... This way, I will have the bloody pair. Best, Massi. Nicolas ...  

Much prefer the cross hair dial

 
 By: vitalsigns : February 25th, 2015-09:52
I much prefer the cross hair dial It is more technical, which to me embodies the ethos of the Geophysic pieces And frankly I have never preferred the aesthetics of dials where the hour and/or minute line markers traverse too far into the dial...one of my ... 

What took you so long?! ;)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 25th, 2015-11:00
That what I have been telling you all along! Both is ALWAYS the best way! ;) Wonderful to see your shots, my friend! Best Blomman

Not right now....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 25th, 2015-11:28
Let's have this discussion in the end of this year... ;) Best Blomman

Always... [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 25th, 2015-11:39

With that one, you will have all the Geophysics, or do you still miss some?

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2015-11:42
Well, let's think about it... YG Crosshairs? Deluxe? Best, Nicolas

I still don't have it....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 25th, 2015-11:53
But I am working on it for sure. The once I don't have? The list is long.......... Best Blomman

I'm a crosshair fan also.

 
 By: 2redbulls : February 25th, 2015-18:22
I agree with the others about the crosshair giving the watch a tool watch vibe, which is my preference. ...  

I find the Cross Hair Dial........

 
 By: Sandgroper : February 26th, 2015-02:05
...more suited to the watch, just my personal opinion of course. The reasoning been that as a Geophysic, showing the 4 cardinal points is very appropriate. Thank you for the nice pictures Nicolas. Cheers Francois

It adds something very special to an already special watch, François.

 
 By: amanico : February 26th, 2015-02:27
Agree on that. Thanks for looking, my friend, and for your comments, as well. Best, Nicolas

Another pair

 
 By: E168 : February 26th, 2015-10:18
...  

Now, I better understand the reason behind your screen name. ;)

 
 By: amanico : February 26th, 2015-10:21
Killing Duo... It is simple, you just killed me. Best, Nicolas

Stunning pair! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 26th, 2015-12:33
What I hope one day to be able to show... Best Blomman

But AFAIK.. You do have something to show already now ! ;))

 
 By: hs111 : February 26th, 2015-12:55
There\'s already a nice group of Geophysics.. And still counting.. Everyone is thinking about the looong & deeep sleeve, Even myself, I learned one or two things.. "Always leave yourself some gunpowder", is one of those. Best, my friend hs

haha.....

 
 By: RG1 : March 2nd, 2015-06:44
see you soon my friend, will pm you later... Ronald

With pleasure. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 2nd, 2015-06:51

Some dilemmas have only one solution...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 5th, 2015-07:55
... like in this case. When the new Geophysics Tribute was announced last year and I viewed the first photographs, I was a bit dissapointed to see that the steel version (which was the one I could afford) was offered with the cross hair dial instead of th... 

Some pictures from my Tribute Album...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 5th, 2015-08:07
Your vintage and my tribute... Cross hairs are not bad at all! ;)) All the best Nicolas! Abrazos! Abel ...