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You were so ready to hate the new Duometre that you almost look disappointed you didn't ;-) I personally love them
Apr 09, 2024,17:59 PM
I do find the new Duometre offering attractive and a nice re-take on the double barrel complication movement.
The one-line one-case motto isn't exactly a secular tradition. In fact most movement lines historically have had different cases to fit the style of the day (think Memovox in its multiple iterations, and what about in the recent days the Geophysic case which had an automatic movement.. ).
I like the more elegant case inspired from the Grande Tradition line, which I find fitting with these complications in terms of aesthetics and positionning (and actually, I thought the original straight edge Duometre case to be a bit brutalist and a bit too Lange-like). This case has a personality and is well anchored in the current offering.
The crown is fine by me too (the edge of the case is rounded, so you would struggle with a cylindric sporty crown anyway, and this type of crown is also very much 'tradition').
I also like the classic moonphase treatment more. It is in line with the classic JLC moonphase designs (I am not too much a fan of the 'printed' realistic moon personally).
As for your count of complications allocated to each barrel, I am afraid you lost me there. As far as I know, one complication doesn't take a defined amount of power (some are intensive, some less so).
The Dual barrel system is helpful to distribute more power and affect less the main timekeeping function (especially for non-linear power functions like a chronograph).
for all timing / astronomical functions everything is linked to the main timing gears so the impact is only in the added power that helps run the functions and overall friction, regardless of which axis / which side of the dial they are located.
All in all, I like the 3 new models in their respective segments, with my preference going to the Quantieme lunaire (and I couldn't care less that the movement is not new. As far as I know it was discontinued so it's good that it is back on the market if there is some demand - which I believe there is, particularly with the updated package).
Not everything has to be about 'innovation' when talking about something as obsolete as mechanical watches. Personally I find them very fine as they are, and I believe they truly represent what JaegerLeCoultre can be in the XXIst century, in line with its XXth and XIXth before...
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With so much time to think
By: SayNo2Babies : April 9th, 2024-14:16
and so many personal hopes for the model, maybe it was impossible for JLC to release something that wouldn't have disappointed you. I need to sit with them before any final conclusions, but I do like the new case shape, and the crown works congruently for...
I agree and not ...
By: Alfihar : April 9th, 2024-15:11
There's no doubt that love and passion make you more demanding, and that long waits are a source of idealization... However, that's not knowing me well: I never have any preconceived ideas in life, but I always say what I think, good or bad. If something ...
;)
By: amanico : April 10th, 2024-07:04
+1👏👍
By: hora12reborn : April 10th, 2024-21:15
Thanks
By: Alfihar : April 16th, 2024-06:57
LOL!
By: amanico : April 10th, 2024-07:04
:)
By: amanico : April 10th, 2024-13:05
😇😇😇
By: Alfihar : April 16th, 2024-07:03
The steel/blue is beautiful...
By: mdg : April 9th, 2024-16:18
...as for moon phase, the old version looks like it uses the silk-screen moon from the Reverso, which is inelegant. The metal disc is simpler but more elegant.
Yes… regarding the quality
By: Alfihar : April 16th, 2024-05:32
And no (for me) in terms of poetry And if we consider the watch as a whole... the first version of the Duometre is less cold, less clinical, even though the new domed sapphire brings more softness to the line... ...
Very nice watches!
By: patrick_y : April 9th, 2024-17:58
I agree with you on the crown - it might not be a good fit for the case. While there's nothing extremely groundbreaking here, I'd say that JLC did a good job - the case is beautiful and a perfect combination of strong German design and a more delicate rou...
Thanks
By: Alfihar : April 10th, 2024-11:08
I also like the shape of the case... It's its re-use for a new duometer that bothers me. As for the rest, I've said what I think... and I understand that others have a different point of view - fortunately. It's a shame because there's some interesting st...
My pleasure.
By: Alfihar : April 10th, 2024-11:13
The price is due to the "golden number" slogan, which is not an exclusive Jaeger LeCoultre copiryght... It must have been registered by the entire watchmaking industry... #thegreatwatchmakingconspiracy
Well
By: Alfihar : April 16th, 2024-05:46
I’ve always loved the master grande tradition case… but it’s not a new case nor a specific duometre case so… I’m disappointed Don’t like the crown… which - even if my point of view is subjective - doesn't go well with the box's design.... It looks more li...
Exactly
By: E in PA : April 10th, 2024-07:34
This is why I didn’t buy the earlier as much as I loved it. If repair and services experiences with Reverso were an indication, I cannot imagine the cost and time for this one when my kids send it in 40 years from now.
You should not worry too much about it.
By: Artoxares : April 10th, 2024-08:23
I sent my Duometre à chronographe for service a couple years ago. The watch went to Swizerland and the all operation took approx 2 months. On a different note, I was lucky enough to try the new Duometre à chronographe yesterday (rose gold version) and was...
Agree but
By: Alfihar : April 16th, 2024-07:06
The case is cool but not new The more open dial with the doomed sapphire is nice but with the longer lugs… the watch looks really bigger… And the crown… the crown…
I can understand but…
By: Alfihar : April 16th, 2024-05:50
A service costs €1,800 - which isn't that much considering the complexity of the movement and the number of parts (it's the price of a service for a much less complicated PP 5110) and it took me 2/3 months following the incident I suffered, which is reaso...
Excellent work sir
By: E in PA : April 10th, 2024-07:30
To summarize: JLC’s golden years are behind them and they have become experts in reminding one of that.
Thanks
By: Alfihar : April 16th, 2024-05:52
Unfortunately true for the golden years…. Best Ø
At last my friends, im back into my account
By: Sebi : April 10th, 2024-17:52
took me weeks to figure which email was linked to the account... Thank you for that excellent series of posts. Indeed the new Duomètres are everything we knew they'd be. One question that is bugging me at the highest level is.... if it comes with a pouch ...
What an incredible write-up!
By: KMII : April 10th, 2024-18:55
I agree with many points you are making but still find it a good move to return the Duometre to the catalogue, as it adds something unique to the brand 😊👍🏻
Thanks dear O! I finally took time to read your long post!
By: eklektik : April 11th, 2024-18:35
I agree with most of it when it is about dials, hands and crown. It is very hard to beat the original Chronograph which is in essence the ultimate Duomètre in my eyes. On the case, it looks a bit slimmer but I am surprised by how much the glass actually p...
My pleasure
By: Alfihar : April 16th, 2024-06:00
I like the master grande tradition case but not on the Duometre line… The new doomed saphir case is nice but the dial is so more opened and with longer lugs the watch looks really big As for the rest, I've already said what I had to say.... Best Ø ...
Fully agree Alfihar
By: Mr.Gatsby : May 7th, 2024-15:59
Will not waste time with the new duometre. I cannot understand the new aesthetic as I much prefer the older one. It looks and feels different. The complications are boring. The movement is less beautiful as well with the change in material. Asking price i...
Yes Mon Ami
By: Mr.Gatsby : May 8th, 2024-13:57
I was told it is no longer German silver. Best Gatsby