New arrivals .. part 1.

[tertius]

Been on my wishlist for a long time, finally collected one today, I suspect it needs no introduction:







(And in case you think your eyes are going funny I changed the strap whilst taking pics so yes, it is in fact on two different straps)

Parts 2. and, ahem, now 3. are still a work in progress so may be some time ...

[markomah]

Absolutely stunning!

[s3pc1989]

Really lovely watch. Sadly outside my price range......

[sneijder]

Excellent.

I'm going to go find my iPod and play with the JLC app now.

I think that, or something similar would be my ultimate dress watch if the numbers came in. Or maybe a Cartier tank jobby. I give up.

[andy_s]

Clucking bell - very nice indeed, major classic

[BoRED S2upid]

Very nice. For a Watch newbie how many bags are we talking for something like that?

[tertius]

BoRED S2upid said:

Very nice. For a Watch newbie how many bags are we talking for something like that?

Umm, varies a lot based on age, condition, exact model (e.g. this is the simplest of the Duos), but as a rough guide somewhere between 2 and 4.

[Tazza]

Cracker.

I'll never earn enough to own all the JLC's I'd like to, but a Reverso would clearly be on the list.

[CardShark]

A true, and properly justified, classic.

Congratulations

[andy tims]

Not something I'd buy but an absolute classic.

[996nick]

A fantastic watch - enjoy!

Looking forward to seeing parts 2 and 3

Edited by 996nick on Saturday 12th November 14:39

[soad]

Like it big time

[tertius]

Thanks all, some rather better pics, in better light:

[johnfm]

I assume the sub dials can be set independently like a GMT of sorts?

[tertius]

johnfm said:

I assume the sub dials can be set independently like a GMT of sorts?

Umm, not exactly, the black and white dials can be set independently, though it is just one movement driving both dials and they can only differ by whole hours. The recessed pusher adjusts the hour hand on the black dial. I just happen to have them both set to the same time.

[andy_s]

Brilliant pictures tertius, nicely done with the mirror, very arty-farty for 'round these parts!

Was it this particular model you wanted from JLC or was it a case of JLC then see what floats your boat?

Very nicely done, either way.

[tertius]

I was pretty set on this model, certainly it had to be a Reverso Duo though there are a number of variants. This is my second J-LC, I sold the first one to raise funds for this one.

[TAS1981]

Very nice Daniel!

May I ask where the straps come from, both complement the watch very nicely!

Sad to see the other JLC go? I remember that being particularly nice too!

Tom

[tertius]

TAS1981 said:

Very nice Daniel!

May I ask where the straps come from, both complement the watch very nicely!

Sad to see the other JLC go? I remember that being particularly nice too!

Tom

The strap in the first pic is a genuine J-LC ostrich, the other strap is a RIOS 1931 "Lousiana Alligator Grain" which I believe means its actually normal leather made to look like alligator. You can get RIOS straps from www.watchbandcenter.com. However, I think it merits a genuine alligator strap, so will be looking out for one.

Rather annoyingly (now) I sold a beautiful 19mm alligator strap with the other J-LC ... ... and yes I was a bit sad to see it go, but needs must when the devil drives.