Jaeger-LeCoultre

Ever since I saw a picture of the Duometre a Chronograph in a magazine whilst having breakfast in Stockholm,it was love,I knew that that will be a watch I will own.The layout was so captivating a modern classic,so fresh and clean and at the same time alre...  

Well, I prepared such a post, but will postpone it a bitn, due to yours. Nevertheless, here are some quick thoughts: 1/ I understand you when you say that you have the feeling that JLC didn't play a fair game when they decided to not put a folding buckle ... 

As far as the folding buckle,I agree that this pin buckle is well done and I like it a lot,but why this choice from JLC?Because they really realized they didn t like their folding one and therefore they wanted to improve it with the pin buckle,or a little... 

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A beautiful couple you put together! Regarding the buckle question, I'm torn in between... On the one side I appreciate the convenience and safety of the folding clasp on the other I'm in love with the design of the new pin buckle. As Nicholas pointed out... 

Nevertheless I don t think JLC treated the Lim Ed QL as a dressier watch,this is the first Duometre to come without the folding buckle,so I don t even think that the deployante was put into consideration to make the price of the black QL. By the way the W... 

I agree, Nicolas, that the deployant from 1996-2004 (or so), which is a single-blade, fold-up type (still used by IWC, AP, etc), for me is MUCH better than the double-blade, which I find a little quirky. I was told the reasoning to be that the double-blad... 

Thanks for the wonderful post, and I even get to look forward to another edition when Nicolas brings his out. So, if you had to choose to keep one, and only one Duometre, which would it be? --Sancerre

for some reasons I find it hard to beat as a one of the modern classic.... Thank you for posting Mo

The Duometre is at the top of my "someday" list, and you've already got two! They are both stunning. Thanks for sharing them. Best, CaliforniaJed

i am happy you enjoyed the post.Try one on for a few minutes and you will be totally convinced. Mo

Your passion for the Duometre just about tip me over from the Datograph. I have been contemplating for ages between the 2(both black dial chronograph btw). The datograph is easy to like but I always admire the spirit of JLC and the Duometre express it ele... 

I tried the Dato many times but always somehow felt just a touch too small for me.The Duo has more presence and just satisfy my criteria for a watch. Nevertheless the Dato is as well the benchmark for modern Chronographs and its iconic status is undeniabl... 

And it's always good to see such passion here! Congrats and continue to wear them always in the best of health! Stephen

truly appreciate your comment,I am glad you liked the post.You know something about passion for watches so you know what I am talking about .......keep well my friend. MO

I'm not certain but I think I would prefer the Duometre Chronograph to have the time subdial on the right as I would look at that subdial more and enjoy just having it peek out from under the sleeve. Maybe its just my way of justifying why I haven't bough... 

strap one one,it will convince you I promise....as far as the time dial on the right,well that would have been handy but it never bothered me really,sometimes I let the chrono counter run for hours and that is a show peeking out the shirt cuff! Thank you ... 

I really appreciated reading this post. If I had to choose, I would opte for the Chrono. Best regards, George

I still think that the Chrono is so far the Duometre in my mind too,its more immediate and perfectly organized. The QL requires a bit of time to be fully appreciated and its not as direct as the chrono but once you get the concept behind it you truly admi... 

a man of impeccible taste as we all know. Here is another piece to draw me down to London for a few drinks, fine wine and a bite to eat I havn't seen the Luniaire in the flesh or even any video's, but the one thing that might concern me is the lightning h... 

GTG soon my friend.......so you 'll see how the fudroyante dances...it is very nice to have such a dynamic feature on this watch. Talk soon mate. Mo

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.. just like to only say, how much I enjoyed this post, Full of good observations, sensible descriptions very enjoyable pics ( specially liked the macros !) , but also very personal sentiments .. Truly enjoyable , really - yes, an obvious love affair ! On... 

thank you so much for your words,I am really happy to know that you are a big fan of the WG QL. The 2 watches are pure JLC!It is such a pleasure to have them and also a pleasure to share my feelings wth the community. Mo

an interesting read J

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A duo of duometres, what a pleasure to see these side by side, and to share in your excitement. I'm a relative newcomer to JLC, with my Master Moon - and that is the first watch where I've been sorely tempted to get a black dialed version to complement th... 

for posting ,your master moon is another exmple of JLC dna.I am happy to share my passion with like minded people. Mo

We all come accross watches we love for a moment and a few months after ... nothing. I guess many of us wish to find the watch that will make us feel that way. I'm happy for you ! This watch is incredible at many levels. Thanks for the share ! Best, Mark

I have been very happy with my choices so far and everytime I srap one of my watches on(especially the Duos),they give me pleasure and happiness.Thats all we can ask from mere objects..... thank you for posting. Mo

and ever since the Duometre was announced I wanted one but was not convinced UNTIL the black dial versions were announced. Ended up with the Chrono which gets the most wrist time in the last months Very nice pictorial, thanks for posting Asi

That watch re enforced my love for the Duometres...and when the QL came out it was an easy choice for me..... Thank you for the nice words.. Mo

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and i totally see the point on the contrast in the slow passing of the moon phase and the crazy foudroyante, and reconciling the fact. thanks for this wonderful read. best, Horo

at first it might seem a bit contradictory but as i said,it makes sense if you think of the concept behind the watch. Thanks for posting. Mo

Congratulations on a great pair of Duometres Mo. You must smile every time you open your watch box. I throughly enjoyed your post and the photographs showing some very interersting angles of the dials and case. I have admired calibre 380 for a while now, ... 

it might be contagious!hence you understend my fondness for these watches...... thank you for the kind words. Mo

Thank you for this report of love, Mo! I am very happy for you – it’s a stunning pair! I wish the JLC would start with this kind of buckles on their “low end” watches as well. Best Blomman