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I had to digest it very quickly before writing anything about it, so
Nov 21, 2012,12:03 PM
I do understand that it takes some time to make an opinion on it.
Not that easy to understand, I have to admit.
Best,
Nicolas
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2013 SIHH Preview: The Duometre Unique Travel Time.
By: amanico : November 20th, 2012-01:00
Jaeger-Lecoultre decided to unveil the latest Duometre, the Unique Travel Time, for the official inauguration of the all new Paris Boutique, which as a coincidence is today. Before introducing you the new " opus ", I tnink it firstly is the moment to have...
Thank you Nicolas....
By: Sandgroper : November 20th, 2012-01:49
Very nice watch, I really like the dial with world map, I guess the production one will have a better hue of blue or perhaps it's the picture, I also very much like the fact that you can get the real time difference and to the minute, wow! but don't under...
Not a World Time but one of the most interesting Dual Time for sure
By: Mark in Paris : November 20th, 2012-02:56
Hi Nicolas, Once again you did a very good job here as we have many many data on this watch launched only a few hours ago (usually we get a very few details, and nothing more). I must say than the Chrono was my favorite until now (I put the HM Grande Sonn...
New Duo, lots to digest
By: moc : November 20th, 2012-03:16
Wow lots of thinking to do here , but in a hurry now. At first it leaves me a bit puzzled but.... I be learnt to wait. Boutique only? Mixed feelings about that but with JLC you ll never know. I ll get back to you soon Nico , thanks for this. Mo
Very nice, looks great.
By: VMM : November 20th, 2012-04:02
A very interesting Duometre, I like the colorful dial. Let's wait to see it live, but from your pics I would that I like it. Thanks for the preview. Vte :)
just received the emailer from jlc
By: patrickmaniac : November 20th, 2012-05:12
the globe display looks a nice touch. have to find out and digest more. thanks vlad cheers PAt
A question...
By: Dave G : November 20th, 2012-06:25
I like the watch, but sTill find the Chrono to be my favorite. A question: do you know how the world map is constructed? I assume it is painted not enamel.
I am disappointed...
By: elliot55 : November 20th, 2012-07:07
... that JLC took the foudroyante hand off this piece. I know, I know.... where would they have put it? Well, my dear Nicolas, they didn't have to stick a big ol' globe at six o'clock. And placing the world's zones on the back doesn't help. Of course it's...
I totally understand your hesitation.
By: amanico : November 21st, 2012-12:25
A Dual Time only, not associated to the Wolrd Time... Would have been better? At least this one is original. It is so subjective... Best, and thanks for your input, Scitt. Nicolas
Two weaknesses
By: sancerre : November 20th, 2012-07:18
My first weakness is a GMT/World Time/Travel Time complication. The second is the duometre. So on face value, this could be my holy grail. Having said that, I am a bit concerned with the balance of the dial, which has always been the strength and beauty o...
JLC does it so well....beauty + practicality
By: foowy : November 20th, 2012-08:14
thats what I like about JLC....truly masters in making practical complications which are beautiful too......thanks Nicolas for the report and also making it so easy to understand only thing for me is the 24cities in the back, while it serves no real purpo...
yet again..fantastic coverage Nicolas!
By: ocwatching : November 20th, 2012-08:44
Merci! so much to digest for this new release.. My first impression is that this may be the most pratical one of all Duometres. Until now, the chrono was the only one that I could possbily see using but the foudroyante on these pieces have always bothered...
Mixed feelings about the new Duometre
By: moc : November 21st, 2012-00:39
Well,I have learnt to hold my piece till I see the real thing. I can only judge by the pictures and tech description. At first glance ,it doesnt make me go WOW!There is something about the dial that I find unbalanced,maybe the earth picture takes over too...
At the contrary of you, I quite like the choice of the round bezel, and
By: amanico : November 21st, 2012-13:51
The case back makes the watch very comfortable to wear, combined to the pin buckle. Now, the world map... This expression of the WT disorients us a bit, for two reasons: 1/ We are not used to such a decorum on the Duometre. 2/ We are not used to this kind...
you might be right, as i said....
By: moc : November 21st, 2012-14:41
I d like to reserve my judgement till I see it . My feelings for the original duometre is known so I welcome any change to it's standards with skepticism . The bezel could be a nice introduction , but still I don't like the back case ring. You are right i...
Let me rephrase
By: moc : November 22nd, 2012-00:29
Its not a world timer in a classic sense,like the PP or the VC Patrimony. They sure managed to squeeze in a WT reference(Like the Grubel and F ,you have to turn the watch around which I find a bit.....uncomfortable),but still the WT is only a side dish no...
dual wing, dual zone...
By: foversta : November 21st, 2012-11:55
I really like this Duometre. I find the complication logical for the Duometre concept. The dial is very nicely made and the cities ring on the back improves the readability. Now I need to handle it in the metal! Thanks a lot for the presentation. Fx
So, I guess the question is...
By: watchme : November 22nd, 2012-05:52
when does the 18ktR version for the world come out (non-limited, of course)? -Dean
You know my story with the Duometre, Mo.
By: amanico : November 24th, 2012-07:00
I got one, which has gone in a sad way, the " A Chronographe ". to answer you, I''d say that IF I owned the " A Chronographe ", I would, without any hesitation, go for this UTT. But if I had to get only one Duometre, then it would be the " A Chronographe ...
Yep I hear you loud and clear..
By: moc : November 25th, 2012-04:58
to me the Duometre line is a big love as you know,definitely the first step into yhis family would be the "A Chronograph" I fell in love with the Lunaire and went for it too because its so charming and complements my chronograph so well,I liked the idea o...
I always let my heart speak, Mo. Its english is better than mine. ;)
By: amanico : November 25th, 2012-09:17
More seriously, thi UTT is gronwing on me. Once you get the concept behind the watch, and that you play with it, it is rather funny, and interesting. Let me know what you think. Well, if you have the time, tomorrow, to mae a jump to the Paris Boutique, yo...
Are you sure about the price?
By: Habano : November 27th, 2012-11:40
I saw it today at the boutique Place Vendôme. Beautiful. I was surprised the price was 39,500€, not 37,500€.
He He just back...with this rate..
By: moc : November 27th, 2012-14:32
we better book it soon...what will the price be next August when it will be delivered? By the way,,,live experience is another thing....I will post my impression tomorrow. Mo
If walls had ears we would have discovered a world better timed.
By: PoyFR : November 28th, 2012-04:03
If walls had ears we would have discovered a world better timed. well sadly this one it is not really for me… When I saw this piece in the flesh I was relieved because it was no doubt a great deal better than the appreciation I had made of it based on the...
I don't follow you that much on the ALS ressemblance...
By: amanico : November 28th, 2012-04:35
Except if you had the case of the Lange One in mind... BUT,n where I follow you in a very close way is: - The Readablilty of the world time. - The asked price for this watch. As for the readability, the WT subdial is too small, which makes me wonder if JL...
Ah so you actually fully agree with me ;-)
By: PoyFR : November 28th, 2012-08:44
Indeed in the style of the ALS watchcases The rest you agree, that’s a good thing to not be alone ;-) I would have loved to see the infamous sticker tagged at 39… and a tad more worth every part of the globe, particularly from our one and only loved manuf...
We both need glasses, yes. ;)
By: amanico : November 28th, 2012-10:19
The problem is that WE love WTs, and WE love Duometres... Yes, we are very demanding, but isn't it always the case with your beloved friends, brands or watches? Best, my dear friend. Nicolas
My live experience....
By: moc : November 29th, 2012-01:42
Well well, I ve tried it and played with it at the wonderful Paris Boutique a couple of days ago. A watch to see live essence of the Duometre line is well kept,my main concer really,. The smooth round bezel of the Duo aQL 40.5 ,goes well with the bigger ...
You got it about the necessity to set your GMT at the bottom.
By: amanico : November 29th, 2012-20:09
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Duometre UTT after havng seen it in the real, Mo. I told you that the real experience was much more interesting than pictures. We were many to be skeptical on the press file picture, and to have a differentb feeling...