Any fans of Jaeger-LeCoultre?

Love them... especially the reverso....

 

They are without a doubt the best value for the money of any watch brand.

Look at the detailing. Hear the whir of the winding rotor. Fantastic.

Matt

 

Don't own one, but always admired them.

 

My wife has a reverso. I had an old LeCoultre Powermatic.

They are a great brand.

 

They're one of my favorite brands actually, especially the Reverso and Master Compressor.

 

they have some great moon phase watches I'd love to have.

 

I had a Reverso, which I really wanted, but it was too small for my wrist so I traded it for a Pepsi bezel GMT, $1900 and a box of good cigars LOL.

 

Ah, but they make a large one:

Reverso Grande Complication à Triptyque - 2326421 | Jaeger-LeCoultre

 

I've had a grande reverso for near 25 years. I love it. Always loved the "tank" watches and was looking at Cartier, when I learned about the Reverso, which I think is the perfect deco styled tank.

Looked for an original gold 1930s edition, but, the 5K was a strech for me back then, so I settled for this one.
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Love mine....
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I actually wrote the book on vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre, reviewed here:

Jaeger-LeCoultre Book: a Guide for the Collector

I normally don't put out shameless ads for myself like this, but this seems to be a propo!

Thanks.

 

A friend of mine just purchased this. Lot's of complications.
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Big fan. A very important brand and fantastic 'value for money' if such a notion can be spread on haute-horologie.

The Reverso is a 'must-appreciate' if not a 'must-have' for any watch fan.

 

any thoughts on the master compressor extreme world?

 

Do you own or thinking to buy?

If you own: I have only ever seen one and that was on the wrist of a guy I sold a Patek Nautilus to. He considered it his fun watch. And it is- big, chunky, fun yet a properly decent watch.

If you're thinking to buy: It carries a big ticket for what it is, plenty more to think about at that price range.

 

thinking of buying. like the size and the watch looks nice w/ strap. what are the other options you think are worth looking at? in house movement?

 

Also a huge fan. Under the radar as almost nobody has heard of let alone can pronounce them (except for real watch fans). If you want to keep a low profile but still wear a quality watch, they are a great choice.

I had a master control with date only on a brown strap for about five years but recently decided I wanted something a bit sportier that could be worn every day on a bracelet. Wore it daily for years until the strap went and was due to replace the strap when I stumbled upon a killer deal on a JLC master compressor chronograph on a bracelet that I couldn't pass up. Absolutely love it.

You will never regret purchasing a JLC and I will add another like a reverso someday. Some day I hope to get a PP 5980 chrono but can't swing one of those, yet. Best of luck as once you get hooked on watches, it is a tough habit to break in a good way (like cars).

Mike

 

One of mine. White gold Day-Night Duo.

I also have a stainless Master Geographique with a black dial.

Matt
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Its comments like that that end up costing me lots of money.

 

Very cool!!

 

I've owned a bunch, my favorite being a vintage 18K Memovox alarm model. The g/f, when I first met her, was wearing a Day/Night 18K Reverso and was impressed when I noticed what it was! If you like the brand, pick up an Atmos clock-some vintage models are affordable, and if you don't mess with it it'll run for ages without servicing. Just make sure not to move it once you get it set up, and lock the balance if you have to move it. I have a rare Tiffany dialed moonphase Atmos and it's the bomb.

 

Right on.

I've always wanted an Atmos.

I have my Reverso and an older Geographique Master.

Matt

 

Santa was nice to my wife and I this year. My first Reverso was a wedding gift from my wife 35+ years ago. Her first Reverso was at the birth of our oldest son, while visiting Geneva.
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Since posting this last month, I have picked up my first JLC - indeed a Reverso. Fantastic deal on my AD's last Grand Taille (discontinued).