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Press Release – Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica 11 Master Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Flying...

  1. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Jan 16, 2014

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    Press Release: In 1907, Jaeger-LeCoultre laid the foundations of what was to prove a key element in the identity of its watches. That was the year when the association between Paris-based businessman Edmond Jaeger and Swiss watchmaker Jacques-David LeCoultre gave birth to the world’s thinnest pocket watch featuring a blend of aesthetic refinement and horological sophistication that only a Manufacture uniting the full range of skills under one roof could hope to achieve. Today, Jaeger-LeCoultre confirms its ability to anticipate the future of Fine Watchmaking by unveiling the Master Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon watch, the eleventh creation in […]
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  2. ulackfocus Jan 16, 2014

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    ::love:: and ::censored::
     
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  3. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 16, 2014

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    Press releases this week:
    1. Omega Speedy MkII reissue with chrono complication - 14.8mm thick
    2. JLC with repeater & tourbillon complications - 7.9mm thick

    ::popcorn::
     
  4. ulackfocus Jan 16, 2014

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    The extra 6.9 mm is for coin storage for parking meters, bridge toll, etc. ;)
     
  5. Mathlar Jan 16, 2014

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    That's really important storage. Those of us who are likely to buy the Speedy MkII reissue have to deal with such petty change. The owners of the JLC tourbillon repeater will just get their chauffeurs to deal with it.

     
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  6. Mothra Jan 16, 2014

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    There's a Venn Diagram out there with the watches that Warren, Dennis, and Warren+Dennis like. I don't think the overlap is huge, but i suspect this one sits alongside the reversos in there....
     
  7. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 16, 2014

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    Yeah, but everyone loves a bit of JLC :p
     
  8. ulackfocus Jan 16, 2014

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  9. Hijak Jan 16, 2014

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    Nice Venn diagram Dennis!:thumbsup: