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Sep 12, 2014,08:49 AM
When I first got into the horological biz, this was the piece. The Master Perpetual would come short of a decade later. I agree, the crown-setting would be nice, and would allow for a deeper water test, but it is an IWC trademark, whereas the single-corrector at 8 o'clock isn't too bad, either.
Thanks for sharing!
-Dean
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Some pictures of the Jaeger Lecoultre Odysseus Perpetual Calendar.
By: amanico : September 10th, 2014-01:48
1987 saw the birth of one of the first Perpetual Calendar in a wrist watch, from Jaeger-Lecoultre, the first one being the Lyre ( 1986 ). A 36 mm case, here made of platinum, a bit mannered with these complex lugs and profile, contrasting with the complet...
really nice piece. I actually like the pseudo-deco contours
By: Ancienne Le Brassus : September 10th, 2014-02:12
I'm sure in platinum it wears those curves with a different attitude!!! how long was it in production, or how many pieces were made? Had no idea about this. I actually like the central 24h marker!!! (Makes you think of what Breguet is doing ;) Thanks for ...
This one doesn't look like a JLC....
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 10th, 2014-02:50
To me it looks more like something coming from Schaffhausen.... The case, the hands, the whole look, IMO... And obvious parts of the movement ! Thank you for sharing this odd bird. Best Blomman
Awesome Post, Images, Watch
By: Tim_M : September 10th, 2014-04:08
Wow- you hit me in my weak spot: the old late 80s-mide 90s fluted JLCs! I was just admiring a first run Geographic yesterday and marveling at how delicate these stepped cases appear in person. And I love this this one in particular. It's a true half broth...
Yes, I remember it well!...
By: watchme : September 12th, 2014-08:49
When I first got into the horological biz, this was the piece. The Master Perpetual would come short of a decade later. I agree, the crown-setting would be nice, and would allow for a deeper water test, but it is an IWC trademark, whereas the single-corre...
Great article
By: JLCFan1 : October 18th, 2014-05:38
What a great and informative article! I forgot about the Lyre watch. As you have mentioned, this watch has the gravitas of being a perpetual calendar where the date is advanced using the crown only (no push buttons) designed by no other than the legendary...