.. another ref. 1901..? (was: Sunday picture: Ultra Thin Elegance.)

Apr 05, 2012,05:49 AM
 

Hi,


apologies for resurrecting a rather old thread, but I suspect I have a cousin model to the OP's gorgeous 1901.. mine's appended..

I know mine has an 818 inside, as per the original, but unfortunately when I had my watchmaker overhaul it, they didn't note anything else inside the caseback (sigh)... interesting similarities - the lugs seems to be a very close match; but the indices are not - mine are thinner, I think ..?

If it is a sister 1901, when were they generally available from?

Sadly not WG like the OP's either smile

al





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Sunday picture: Ultra Thin Elegance.

 
 By: amanico : November 19th, 2011-23:32
We always have in mind the Master Ultra Thin 34 and 38 mm when we think about this kind of watches. We just forget, or don't enought think about the orignal ones, the pocket watch from the early XXTh Century or the wristwatches from the Sixties. Here is o...  
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Nice one

 
 By: Dje : November 20th, 2011-09:13
Hi Nicolas, Nice one indeed. On my side I think more about lot 463 of the coming Jaeger-LeCoultre Unique Auction, a calibre 145 pocket watch in platinum! Ultra thin elegance is the elegance. Cheers Dje
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Must admit that I will not close my collection of Vintage JLCs without ...

 
 By: amanico : November 20th, 2011-10:04
One of those fine pocket watches, indeed. Thanks for your input, and should I say " Best of luck " in your bid to come? Nicolas.
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I saw, checked the on line catalog half a dozen times, and the paper catalog

 
 By: amanico : November 20th, 2011-11:21
With the same intensity... There are some very weird things.... The topic is ready to be posted. Will wait tomorrow, but be prepared to some shocks... Best, Nicolas.
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Beautiful slim-slim watch

 
 By: Marv : November 20th, 2011-11:49
Congratulations Nicolas For your photos and because you found one of the nicest models among the ultrathin watches (ultrathin or slim-slim as it was also referenced at that time) - 34 mm for the 1901 (versus 32 for most of the other references) - white go...  
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Well, Marv, yours is far from being a 2d choice, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : November 20th, 2011-13:16
Another case, other lugs, but the same spirit: Less is more and Ultra Thin. To say all, I was very surprised when I saw that this one was in Solid WG. There are not that many Vintage JLC which came in 18 Ct WG. We should make a ministack your watch and mi... 
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Ref 1925

 
 By: Clavi : November 21st, 2011-09:38
Hi Marv, Actually I was surprised not to see the Ref 1925 in the upcoming 'unique ' auction as this watch truely deserved a good spot in it. This watch is iconic, being the direct inspiration for the modern Ultrathin, nevertheless it is very little known ...  
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This is one thing I don't get...

 
 By: amanico : November 21st, 2011-10:26
Why not including such an interesting watch in the auction??? When I see yours, I really don't understand. UT is so strongly linked to LeCoultre and JLC! Best, Nicolas.
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Indeed, the "1925" deserves being highlighted

 
 By: Marv : November 21st, 2011-15:10
Thank you again for your influence and role in my move to this watch!-)
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Absolutely...

 
 By: EdwardL : November 20th, 2011-18:55
Elegant. Absolutely less is more. And Absolutely desirable. But needs to see the movement shots, absolutely. Congrats Nico. Makes me want to wear my VC UT, yours cousin. Best my friend. Ed
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Well opening the case is all a program.

 
 By: amanico : November 20th, 2011-22:04
Will ask to a real watfchmaker to do so. It is much preferrable. Feel free to add some shots of your VC, Efward. It is always a pleasure to admire it. Best, my good friend. Nicolas.
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Here you go....

 
 By: EdwardL : November 21st, 2011-04:18
In such top condition, of course I would have also left it to my watchmaker. An out-caste >>>>>>> >>>>> >>> The cousin The Step brother. Absolutely loving it. Enjoy my friend. Ed...  
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Superb. I don't thank you...

 
 By: amanico : November 21st, 2011-04:25
As I may have other things / marvels to hunt! Best, Nicolas.
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What's life without these hunts ;) all the best. nt

 
 By: EdwardL : November 21st, 2011-05:45
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Boring, I agree. ;)

 
 By: amanico : November 21st, 2011-06:34
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Here's is its older brother...

 
 By: gatorcpa : November 20th, 2011-19:07
...Ref 2285 in rose gold: The movement is the cal. P800/C, but I've never seen it. It runs so well that I've never bothered to have it taken apart. Take care, gatorcpa...  
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Very nice one, Gatorcpa! Love the cross hair dial. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 20th, 2011-22:01
No message body This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-11-20 22:05:15
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Another one in the same spirit and metal, the 2233.

 
 By: amanico : November 20th, 2011-22:26
Cal 480: Not Ultra ultra thin, but ultra sober. Best, Nicolas...  
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Cal 818

 
 By: Clavi : November 21st, 2011-09:42
If I may add a picture of the calibre 818 to your great review: (taken from the ref 1925 below, but it is obviously the same movement in your 1901...  
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Not bad, eeeh? We just need to take some nice pics to better

 
 By: amanico : November 21st, 2011-10:23
Show the beauty of this movement. Thanks, Clavi. Nicolas.
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A beauty! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : November 23rd, 2011-12:42
Ultra thin is something I still have to discover... Not 100% convinced by the modern offers, but the vintage once displayed in this thread are beautiful! Thank you, Nicolas and others for sharing! Best Blomman
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My pleasure, Blomman. Definitely a field to discover, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 23rd, 2011-21:57
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Elegant, indeed!

 
 By: BluNotte : November 23rd, 2011-18:20
Too bad not in Platinum either mon ami! Merci Stephen
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If it had been in platinum, then you would have said that it is too small.

 
 By: amanico : November 23rd, 2011-21:56
But, if it is not a problem for you, the modern MUT existed in platinum, with a superb blue dial, and in limited edition. Good hunt. Best, Nicolas.
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nice,neat and elegant as a jlc dress watch should be [nt]

 
 By: georgeszaslavsky : November 27th, 2011-12:50
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Thanks for your kind comments, George.

 
 By: amanico : November 27th, 2011-13:52
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.. another ref. 1901..? (was: Sunday picture: Ultra Thin Elegance.)

 
 By: al.slater : April 5th, 2012-05:49
Hi, apologies for resurrecting a rather old thread, but I suspect I have a cousin model to the OP's gorgeous 1901.. mine's appended.. I know mine has an 818 inside, as per the original, but unfortunately when I had my watchmaker overhaul it, they didn't n...  
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Welcome to the Club, and to the Forum, too!

 
 By: amanico : April 5th, 2012-06:32
Yes, it looks like you have a nice 1901, here. Cal 818 inside, form the Sixties. If you have access to your movement number, we could tell you, a bit more precisely, its year of release. Best, Nicolas
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JLC 33mm diameter , 8 mm thick

 
 By: rolexprince : April 10th, 2012-03:36
I have a 33 mm diameter JLC manual winding watch , with a thickness of 8 mm. It is a great dress watch, although winding the watch with the tiny crown can be a problem. I would appreciate your opinion on the model and / or aproximate date of production, i...  
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I would say mid Sixties. Please give me your movement number. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 12th, 2012-09:54
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Thank you Amanico.

 
 By: rolexprince : April 13th, 2012-03:40
I have a problem getting a technician to open the thin case of the JLC. Ham L
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