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psv · 5 February 2011, 07:14 AM

Realized that I hadn't shared this post with my friends on TRF.

I took delivery of this piece last week, I just haven't had time to post anything yet. I had looked at this watch when it originally came out but I was somewhat snowed in on large divers at that point. I came to the realization that I needed something dressier on leather but not over-the-top so I managed to negotiate a transaction on this one

[Borrowed photo]

I was debating between the ss and the rose gold models, the latter being too expensive but I think this Boutique Edition with gold hands and markers hits the sweet spot. It makes it more retro and unique.

I've worn this piece to three different functions/dinners already and oh-how-it-sings! :-) Pure classic with a round 40mm case. Dressy but definitely not a pure dress watch as the chrono function makes it a bit more sporty and fun. It has that certain Jaeger-LeCoultre je-ne-sais-quoi which makes it somber, understated, educated and elegant. JLC really managed to produce a timeless classy watch with this release, one that I can be confident I will wear for many years to come.

Cheers,

Patrick

TSW · 5 February 2011, 07:25 AM

Beautiful Patrick

EvEr34 · 5 February 2011, 07:47 AM

beautiful piece. Congrats and enjoy!

Maxtor · 5 February 2011, 08:49 AM

Fantastic watch.

ess45 · 5 February 2011, 09:33 AM

Stunning. Congrats

dddrees · 5 February 2011, 09:41 AM

Gorgeous watch Patrick. JLC definitely makes some nice watches.

Congrats.

dalip · 5 February 2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

I've worn this piece to three different functions/dinners already and oh-how-it-sings! :-) Pure classic with a round 40mm case. Dressy but definitely not a pure dress watch as the chrono function makes it a bit more sporty and fun. It has that certain Jaeger-LeCoultre je-ne-sais-quoi which makes it somber, understated, educated and elegant. JLC really managed to produce a timeless classy watch with this release, one that I can be confident I will wear for many years to come.

Cheers,

Patrick

Hey Patrick...lovely choice. It looks great on your wrist

I agree about it's dressiness but the chrono function pulling it out of remaining 'boxed' with that identity. A more versatile watch than that and an excellent addition to your colection

WatchTimes · 5 February 2011, 11:49 AM

That's really a beautiful, clean and classy watch.

chennney · 7 February 2011, 04:46 AM

stunning

chennney · 7 February 2011, 04:47 AM

stunning

Hydrographer · 7 February 2011, 06:52 AM

Nice watch and nice Emerson folder too!

PanosI · 7 February 2011, 07:10 AM

Beautiful watch !!! Big Congrats

xbox · 8 February 2011, 07:46 PM

That is one pretty sweet piece of steel

Enjoy

johnbeth · 8 February 2011, 07:52 PM

Beautiful! Congrats and enjoy!

barstoolman · 9 February 2011, 01:58 AM

Sweet!!!!!!!.................congrats

How does this watch compare price wise to let's say an SS Daytona????

psv · 9 February 2011, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barstoolman

Sweet!!!!!!!.................congrats

How does this watch compare price wise to let's say an SS Daytona????

The boutique edition (limited to 150 pieces ww) is no longer available, but it had the same price as the SS version which is $9,850. The rose gold version is a lot more.

If you have a good connection would an AD you should be able to get a solid discount on JLC so it becomes quite a bit cheaper than a Daytona. And wow, imagine, you get a date too! :-)

Speed · 10 February 2011, 12:44 PM

THAT is very, very classy & dressy.

belk7 · 10 February 2011, 12:58 PM

Great looking acquisition, Patrick. JLC is terrific brand and you truly have a classic timepiece. The gold hands and markers were indeed a good choice IMO. I was on a recent quest myself for a "dressy but not too dressy" watch. I ended up with an IWC Portuguese Chronograph but also went for a model with gold hands and markers. No date feature on mine but it sings sweet music to me nonetheless. Congrats!!!

psv · 11 February 2011, 12:33 AM

Chris, I had my eyes on IWC as well but pulled the trigger on the Ltd Ed JLC when I got a chance.

Incidentally, it is already back at JLC for service...

vukotab · 11 February 2011, 01:13 AM

What a beauty! JLC produces some of nicest watches out there nowadays, and this is a perfect example!
Big congrats!

belk7 · 11 February 2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Chris, I had my eyes on IWC as well but pulled the trigger on the Ltd Ed JLC when I got a chance.

Incidentally, it is already back at JLC for service...

First, I'm sorry to here that you had a problem requiring service. My personal experience with JLC service (via Richemont Technical Center in Ft. Worth) was very good. I'm sure they will take good care of you.

The Limited Editions can be pretty special, and I would have likely made a similar choice had an opportunity presented itself. I hope that beauty is returned to you in perfect condition very soon.

psv · 12 February 2011, 12:59 AM

Yeah, it went back to Seth at the Boutique with a little wiggle in dial when moving the stem/crown. Shouldn't be that way, I have no worries that they'll fix it promptly and take care of me.

Cru Jones · 12 February 2011, 01:29 AM

that's a beauty! really quite nice. thanks for the pix.

bewithabob · 17 February 2011, 06:33 AM

gorgeous timepiece!

5 February 2011, 07:14 AM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Another little striptease - JLC BE content... Realized that I hadn't shared this post with my friends on TRF. I took delivery of this piece last week, I just haven't had time to post anything yet. I had looked at this watch when it originally came out but I was somewhat snowed in on large divers at that point. I came to the realization that I needed something dressier on leather but not over-the-top so I managed to negotiate a transaction on this one [Borrowed photo] I was debating between the ss and the rose gold models, the latter being too expensive but I think this Boutique Edition with gold hands and markers hits the sweet spot. It makes it more retro and unique. I've worn this piece to three different functions/dinners already and oh-how-it-sings! :-) Pure classic with a round 40mm case. Dressy but definitely not a pure dress watch as the chrono function makes it a bit more sporty and fun. It has that certain Jaeger-LeCoultre je-ne-sais-quoi which makes it somber, understated, educated and elegant. JLC really managed to produce a timeless classy watch with this release, one that I can be confident I will wear for many years to come. Cheers, Patrick

5 February 2011, 07:25 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Beautiful Patrick __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 February 2011, 09:41 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Gorgeous watch Patrick. JLC definitely makes some nice watches. Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 February 2011, 11:49 AM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	That's really a beautiful, clean and classy watch. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 February 2011, 01:13 AM	#20
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	What a beauty! JLC produces some of nicest watches out there nowadays, and this is a perfect example! Big congrats! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

5 February 2011, 07:47 AM	#3
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	beautiful piece. Congrats and enjoy!

5 February 2011, 08:49 AM	#4
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	Fantastic watch.

5 February 2011, 09:33 AM	#5
ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521	Stunning. Congrats

7 February 2011, 04:46 AM	#9
chennney "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: San Jose, CA Watch: Patek 5212A Posts: 182	stunning

7 February 2011, 04:47 AM	#10
chennney "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: San Jose, CA Watch: Patek 5212A Posts: 182	stunning

7 February 2011, 06:52 AM	#11
Hydrographer Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Offshore Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 219	Nice watch and nice Emerson folder too!

7 February 2011, 07:10 AM	#12
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Beautiful watch !!! Big Congrats

8 February 2011, 07:46 PM	#13
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	That is one pretty sweet piece of steel Enjoy

8 February 2011, 07:52 PM	#14
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Beautiful! Congrats and enjoy!

9 February 2011, 01:58 AM	#15
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	Sweet!!!!!!!.................congrats How does this watch compare price wise to let's say an SS Daytona????

10 February 2011, 12:44 PM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	THAT is very, very classy & dressy.

10 February 2011, 12:58 PM	#18
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	Great looking acquisition, Patrick. JLC is terrific brand and you truly have a classic timepiece. The gold hands and markers were indeed a good choice IMO. I was on a recent quest myself for a "dressy but not too dressy" watch. I ended up with an IWC Portuguese Chronograph but also went for a model with gold hands and markers. No date feature on mine but it sings sweet music to me nonetheless. Congrats!!!

11 February 2011, 12:33 AM	#19
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Chris, I had my eyes on IWC as well but pulled the trigger on the Ltd Ed JLC when I got a chance. Incidentally, it is already back at JLC for service...

12 February 2011, 12:59 AM	#22
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Yeah, it went back to Seth at the Boutique with a little wiggle in dial when moving the stem/crown. Shouldn't be that way, I have no worries that they'll fix it promptly and take care of me.

12 February 2011, 01:29 AM	#23
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	that's a beauty! really quite nice. thanks for the pix.

17 February 2011, 06:33 AM	#24
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	gorgeous timepiece! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

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