This is the stuff we love to read and see, no? The photos are amazing, too. You got to see some realy beauties.
I was interested in what he had to say about the size of JLC watches:
JD: Many brands wanted to make big watches – 45mm, 46mm, or even larger. I have no idea how to make such watches because we don't have the caliber to put in such a big cases. I admit that the Grand Sonnerie is on the bigger side, but it is simply because we had to put so many things into that case. But we always have smaller and thinner watches in the line-up. Thanks to the clients changing needs, I believe that now 42mm is the limit, and 40mm is nicer.
Perhaps something was lost in the translation? JLC already at least a few sports wathces in the 45mm+ size (even the Squadrs, which are among his favorites are pretty large pieces), and JLC knows how to make these quite well. He seems to be confirming the impression that consumer taste is tranding towards the smaller, thinner watches.
And what is the Reverso moonphase to which he refers?
Awesome to read the scoop on teh new Duometre...can't wait!
Best,
respo