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There's nothing like the original...
Feb 24, 2009,02:48 AM
To me, this is one of those cases where less is more. Less ornate diamonds and less intricacies is ultimately more practical, usable, and movement-focused than anything else.
I believe that most PuristS who acquire watches of this caliber don't do so based upon the intensity of the aesthetics of the case, but focus on the movement itself and the technology/know-how behind it. The diamonds don't improve the movement and are the secondary focus.
I do appreciate the enamel paintings on some Jaeger pieces, usually the Reverso pieces. This is a lost art that needs to be safeguarded and remembered.
The Gyrotourbillon 1 is the first of its kind from any major manufacture in the Swiss/German watchmaking world. The original Gyrotourbillon 1 is the watch I'm going to remember and think of, even when someone presents me a picture of this new high-jewelry model.
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outch! beauty for with customer?
By: OlivierT : February 23rd, 2009-04:13
hi gent, I do realy underdstand the art of complication and jewels, but could you precise for wich market, or for wich customer? Is there somebody who's able to purchase this incredible watch? best. O
Thanks a lot Jérôme.
By: foversta : February 22nd, 2009-13:42
Funny thing is that I prefer the Gyrotourbillon Skeleton to the "classic" version which has never convinced me. Thanks a lot for your post. Fr.Xavier
The Bling is just not doing
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 22nd, 2009-15:23
it for me but if I must choose one diamond studded piece this would be it without shadow of doubt not because it is Gyro but because this is only tolerable bling piece ever I saw thank you for sharing hot news Best Damian
Amazing pieces.
By: Davo : February 22nd, 2009-16:42
Works of art no doubt. Thanks for sharing.
I really have a problem with High End Horology and Jewellery
By: amanico : February 22nd, 2009-21:41
Whe n you know the size of a MMR ( 44 mm ), or a Gyro I ( 43 mm, if I'm correct ), are these watches made for ladies??? And if not, I have a lot of difficulties to imagine the Dressing Code, and the occasions for such watches... I agree that this is a rea...
Did you ask Mrs Amanico?
By: Dje : February 23rd, 2009-13:45
Hi Nicolas, The watch is not for you anyway. They didn't even bother to show it to you in Geneva! The dress code, well nothing but the finest underwear under a fur mantel! For example of course! Cheers Dje
Impressive, yes. Elegant? Noooo....
By: TimAbz : February 22nd, 2009-23:46
Must admit, none of these work for me over the plainer versions, which I like a great deal. Clever, and impressive, for sure, but too much and too busy for me. Tim
wow! what's a serie for far east customers?
By: OlivierT : February 23rd, 2009-03:54
hi gents, same opinion as you françois-xavier, skeleton version coulf be the best for this gyro number one, but for the others, it lets me in doubt with scenes in dials... best at all. olivier
I would imagine...
By: nwp627 : February 23rd, 2009-07:13
that a complicated watch of that size and manufacture, with that amount of diamonds, would be an investment piece destined to spend its life in a safe. I cannot conceive of a time nor a place where it would be appropriate to wear. However thank you for th...
Thanks for the photos Dje!
By: BluNotte : February 23rd, 2009-08:38
I know alot of guys here disagree with the combination, but for me i'V always had an affinity with diamonds, mainly it being my birth stone ( april), and well my mom is a jewelry designer so i have a few rings and such from her. I believe the photos that ...
Being from april
By: Dje : February 23rd, 2009-13:52
Hi, Being from april, that may explain why I find it beautiful too! Although I would not wear it! It is platinum indeed. Cheers Dje
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...
By: patrick_y : February 24th, 2009-00:10
Personally, I think this Jaeger-LeCoultre High Jewelry Gyrotoubillon Skeleton is a very nice watch. Most watches with impressive movements don't fare well when a large amount of jewels are added, in many watches, I would say excessive diamonds and "bling"...
Like you I could
By: Dje : February 24th, 2009-02:29
Hi Patrick, Like you I could live with my « standard » Gyrotourbillon 1 in a casual setting! J Cheers Dje
There's nothing like the original...
By: patrick_y : February 24th, 2009-02:48
To me, this is one of those cases where less is more. Less ornate diamonds and less intricacies is ultimately more practical, usable, and movement-focused than anything else. I believe that most PuristS who acquire watches of this caliber don't do so base...
Sure! nt
By: Dje : February 24th, 2009-06:34
sorry DJE, but to uggly!
By: OlivierT : February 25th, 2009-09:18
so I could understand arguments about making high end watches and research, but no, sorry no, in terms of taste, it looks like a competition for monsters! definitively no, and I'm not sure that it could be a good point for the corporate image of JLC... ab...