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Worth to mark another ultrathin calibre
Feb 12, 2013,04:23 AM
that was intermediate chain between cal. 803 (1.64 mm thickness) and cal. 849 (1.85 mm thickness) and appeared in ten years after cal. 803.
838/839 movements had the same 9 lines diameter (20.8 mm) and thickness 1.85 mm, the same layout but another design of bridges comparing to cal. 849.
Frequency of balance vibrations was 18'000 vph for cal. 838 and 21'600 vph for cal. 839 so the calibre 839 is the direct predecessor of actual cal. 849 )
Thanks for excellent review!
Vitaly.
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Jaeger- Lecoultre SIHH 2013: The Master Ultra Thin Jubilé.
By: amanico : February 11th, 2013-00:06
Who can still ignore that Ultra thin Watches are part of the Grande Maison Patrimony? Since the very early XXth Century, LeCoultre made some very thin watches, such as this superb Minute Repeater ( Cal 18 SMV ) produced circa 1920: Or the most famous Cal ...
Another Splendid post..
By: W72 : February 11th, 2013-01:14
Thank you for the comprehensive coverage of this wonderful piece. There are several reasons why I think this will be one of the most popular Ultra Thin so far. Firstly, this is really thin and with a 39mm diameter, it will further accentuate the thin prof...
Definitively a nice looking watch
By: Clavi : February 11th, 2013-02:40
This watch has about everything I like in a watch from a aesthetic perspective. I am a bit disappointed that the movement is the (rather deceptive) cal 849, especially after looking back at the picture of the 1907 cal 145, that demonstrates that ultra-thi...
Must agree on a couple of points...
By: watchme : February 11th, 2013-06:04
With today's CAD/CAM programs, JLC could have easily re-worked the 1907 mvt. Also, it isn't really a Jubilee. That being said, I do like the watch and look forward to seeing it in the metal. -Dean
Agreed on the dial of the 2233, which is very close to the MUT Jubilé.
By: amanico : February 11th, 2013-06:54
And yes, a new UT movement, of a bigger diameter, ala Cal 145, would have been exceptional. But, as it is, it is stll a beautiful watch, with a lot of DNA. Thanks for your intresting input, Clavi, which doesn't surprise me as I know your weakness for thes...
This post what I'v been waiting for, Thanks a lot
By: AHMED.G : February 11th, 2013-02:46
Thanks Nicolas , great report & very informing I love the case , love dial, even the blue strap looks perfect (BUT) don't you think 880 a lot for limited about the strap I would like to have your advise , usually I replace the strap with shorter one, ...
Monsieur Nicolas, as always it is a delight to read your.....
By: Sandgroper : February 11th, 2013-03:41
reviews which are beautifully written and illustrated, however, before giving my opinion on this subject I would like to add a DISCLOSURE, I have no position in the company above mentioned or the writer of the above mentioned article nor plans to initiate...
In this case, I would noly see a manual movement.
By: amanico : February 11th, 2013-07:01
A bigger one would have been great, but it would have required an all new manual movement. I well know the PP 5196P, as you know, whose calbire is not bigger than this Cal 849. I also see the VC Plat Patrimony. Among these 3, I think the JLC is the winner...
Definitely one of the most awaited and...
By: moc : February 11th, 2013-04:29
most commented piece of JLC2013 collection. An example of elegance and sobriety but with and extra kick due to the marvelous dial finish. The PT case is so well suited for a high end dressy watch,is a little jewel,and top 3 best of show from JLC I think(G...
Thank you for this great report, Nicolas!
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 11th, 2013-13:09
I find everything except the price very appealing! Understand Clavis point and do agree on them, but in my book this is a winner! The resemblance with the Ref 2233 is unmistakable. To be honest, the case shape is very close to the Ref 2233 in profile as w...
Thanks Nicolas.
By: rovermark : February 12th, 2013-01:05
I'm glad you chose this as the second watch to report on. I've been wanting to see more pictures of it since the day it was announced. I really can't wait to see one in the metal. It is rare that I decide I have to own a watch without seeing it in the met...
Worth to mark another ultrathin calibre
By: izatis : February 12th, 2013-04:23
that was intermediate chain between cal. 803 (1.64 mm thickness) and cal. 849 (1.85 mm thickness) and appeared in ten years after cal. 803. 838/839 movements had the same 9 lines diameter (20.8 mm) and thickness 1.85 mm, the same layout but another design...
Love this piece!
By: Gary G : February 12th, 2013-21:37
Thanks for the great presentation, Nico -- I agree that this was the top JLC watch of the show! Best, Gary
I can only agree on your conclusion - we have a WINNER
By: ChristianDK : February 13th, 2013-03:43
What a great post, Nicolas. Also the way yuo put it in context. Thank you. I absolutely agree, this is MY favorite of all the watches, Ive seen pictures of, from this year. Very, very strong and coherent design. Simpler but more elegant. i hope the JLC de...
Youre right, but
By: ChristianDK : February 13th, 2013-03:54
This watch seems so well done, it should be in the regular collection, IMO :-) I will se if I can try one on somewhere. Thank you again my friend, for a wonderful post Best Christian
Did you get a wrist shot?
By: ChristianDK : February 13th, 2013-03:46
I would love to see how it sits on the wrist with is very special proportions. Thank you again for an other outstanding post Best Christian
How could you not ;-)
By: ChristianDK : February 13th, 2013-03:58
You held the watch of the year, and you forgot to try it on? ;-) LOL Best, my friend Christian
Wonderful survey, terrific pictures, and a truly
By: SteveG : February 13th, 2013-13:28
desirable watch! I suspect that an additional 5mm diameter is not what I need on My wrist, but as a modern-sized packaging for this fabulous movement, it seems that JLC has succeeded spectacularly. Not only is the watch just gorgeous, but if I am reading ...
You got it well, Steve.
By: amanico : February 13th, 2013-13:37
The ting I love the most on this watch is the shape of the case. And I have to say that I am deeply impressed, and pleased, to see JLC putting a lot of work on their cases, these last 5 years... Best, and thanks for the kind words, Steve. Nicolas.
I have mixed emotions with it (+a wristshot)
By: foversta : February 13th, 2013-14:01
First of all, thanks a lot for the detailed review. I have to confess that I appreciated the work on the case which is very well done and far from being simple for an Ultra Thin watch. I was less convinced by the dial. Not by the silver grained background...
Agreed that " 1833 " was not indispensable.
By: amanico : February 13th, 2013-14:05
Thy could put it n all their watches, they can also avoid it. But I still think it is not a big issue on such a watch. Best and thanks for your input and wristshot, too! Nicolas
Finally..
By: ocwatching : February 15th, 2013-08:58
someone identified what I could not place when I read/saw the photos of this great piece. Love the watchmaking behind it and the case material. But something didn't sit right with me. The indexes! a bit long...i understand the retro avant gard look..but i...
My favorite from JLC's 2013 Novelties
By: patrick_y : February 13th, 2013-14:39
My absolute favorite of 2013! And assembled by one craftsman within the Grand Complication Workshop! That's another impressive detail. Thank you for this superb post Nicolas, with the rich blend of history. A very holistic post that not only covers the wa...
pure elegance
By: tongKT : February 13th, 2013-23:09
Thanks for your review. This is one of the most elegance dress watch in my opinion. It would be better if the back were sapphire like Vacheron Constantin 's Historique ultrafine 1955. .
Hot stuff.
By: Mark in Paris : February 21st, 2013-13:12
I thought I had replied to this great presentation -_- .... Anyway, this is an Ultra thin I like quite much. Especially its dial (with these beautiful double indexes at 12, 3, 6, 9). The case is nice too but on an UT it's not much room for design expressi...
As on pics
By: Mark in Paris : March 2nd, 2013-02:06
I could finally attend to friday's evening event and I could see them. This UT Jubille is as pleasing as on pictures: really nice dial, as I thought, I love the color,the doubled indexes etc . The one that pleased me a lot to was the Master Trad QP-Tourbi...