Hodinkee has a nice write up on the 'rebirth' of the Geophysic. http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/jaeger-lecoultre-geophysic-1958 There's much to like, starting with the very sensible 38.5mm sized dial. The platinum version is stunning! Damn I want one, though I doubt I'd ever shell out that much money for the platinum version.
Nice. in theory, this watch never needs service? as long as it mostly stays in the safe which is where 95% of these limited editions wind up. And, you're right. The platinum version is the one to get, if you can get it. 10k for steel doesn't seem much of a steal but 28k for 1 out only 58 is going to be a long term winner.
Oooooo, crosshair dials and a cool case back medallion! In 30 or 40 years I'll be desperately hunting one of these.
The platinum looks the best one. It's in the same price ballpark as a steel Nautilus, so not outrageously priced if you're shopping in that bracket. Unfortunately most of us would have to trade in all or big chunks of our collections to get there... or sell a lot of body parts.
Is it just me or is it uncommon in recent times to find JLC with a chronometer instead of their 1000 Hours?
The new pieces are put through JLC's 1000 hour test. The chronometre version shown is, I believe, an original reference E 168. from c. 1958. I'm not entirely enamoured with the platinum version, but I'm pretty keen on the crosshair dial on the steel version. The movement specs aren't too shabby, either.
Very nice. I have to say JLC has to be the best in the business in reissues. But honestly, I still prefer the originals.
Good grief, I had no idea the original Geophysic costs that much! Thanks Gavin for helping me frame the costs correctly, it seems to me now that $9.8k for the new steel version is a relative 'bargain'. Ah, cognitive biases, the WIS' best friend