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dr-go · 21 April 2014, 07:28 AM

What are your thoughts?

I think I like the stainless.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/jaeger-...geophysic-1958

ansharma · 21 April 2014, 07:40 AM

Nice size, not sure about the coloured hands. It looks quite understated to me, elegant yet simple.

mps354 · 21 April 2014, 08:47 AM

I'm a huge fan of these, especially the platinum version with blue strap

subtona · 21 April 2014, 09:06 AM

Looks great!
I like the 100meter water resistance too!

However, imho, Priced on the high side from a resale point of view.

Seems the platinum is more true to the original, but the SS looks more balanced and desirable to me.

bar2020 · 21 April 2014, 09:21 AM

I like all 3 variations. A friend of mine said it is much more harmonious in person than it is in photos, regarding the color of the aged lume hands. I think they did a nice job recreating this piece with the anti-magnetic and water resistance. Makes for a handsome daily wearer, and a nice tribute to the original model.

CWIN · 21 April 2014, 12:33 PM

Love these. Clean and simple.

Frogdog · 21 April 2014, 01:23 PM

They look great in the pics. Excited to see them in the flesh! 👍👍

capote · 21 April 2014, 03:36 PM

Too bad they are auto. The original was a manual wind and it was JLC first attempt to make a chronometer. In the look department they did a good job though.

dr-go · 21 April 2014, 10:46 PM

I guess making it manual would have substantially added to the cost. I'm not too sure on the lume, I have an aversion to fake patina.

Presa canary · 22 April 2014, 12:04 AM

I don't see anything not to like.

JP Chestnut · 22 April 2014, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr-go

I guess making it manual would have substantially added to the cost. I'm not too sure on the lume, I have an aversion to fake patina.

At $10K for the SS version, they could have easily added a manual movement. I'm no fan of piss-lume either, but I love sword hands.

wantonebad · 22 April 2014, 02:41 AM

I usually love all things JLC but not a fan of these colored hands, which are also too tapered at the stem. would prefer another hand combination or a thicker taper. JMHO

craniotes · 22 April 2014, 07:55 AM

They are much better on the wrist:

(This is the platinum version -- note the subtle texture to the dial...)

Still, the rose gold "crosshair" dial is my favorite:

Regards,
Adam

ismelllikepoop · 22 April 2014, 08:54 AM

i wonder how many would go swimming with that watch. I'm liking it more and more.

craniotes · 22 April 2014, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ismelllikepoop

i wonder how many would go swimming with that watch. I'm liking it more and more.

I would. It's good for 100M, after all.

Regards,
Adam

JP Chestnut · 22 April 2014, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniotes

I would. It's good for 100M, after all.

Regards,
Adam

For me it would be getting the strap wet. I wonder how it would look on mesh

craniotes · 22 April 2014, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

For me it would be getting the strap wet. I wonder how it would look on mesh

Mesh? Dem's fightin' words!

Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing one on a NATO...

Regards,
Adam

drhr · 22 April 2014, 02:49 PM

Normally love JLC's tributes but these leave me less than enthusiastic, dunno why . . . .

Demosthene · 23 April 2014, 03:34 AM

Not a big fan of the lume.
Id prefer if it started off white and was allowed to age gracefully.

psv · 23 April 2014, 03:36 AM

Personally I think JLC is riding the retro-train a bit too hard.

JP Chestnut · 23 April 2014, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Personally I think JLC is riding the retro-train a bit too hard.

It smacks of Richemont influence to me, though I think they (JLC) do the fake vintage better than anyone else.

psv · 23 April 2014, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

It smacks of Richemont influence to me, though I think they (JLC) do the fake vintage better than anyone else.

Richemont has been pushing fake patina on JLC, IWC, Panerai galore. I agree, JLC does it better than most but how many retro pieces does the market need? It is becoming like Panerai's special editions... At least they are letting ALS and VC focus on what they do best, and they are investing big time in Montblanc.

dukerules · 23 April 2014, 10:39 AM

I love these. Wouldn't mind picking up an SS version myself.

incontrol · 23 April 2014, 11:47 AM

I really like all of these models with an edge going to the SS model. The lume color is not a problem for me. The cost for a simple three handed watch seems high however.

CWIN · 23 April 2014, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incontrol

I really like all of these models with an edge going to the SS model. The lume color is not a problem for me. The cost for a simple three handed watch seems high however.

Agree 100%

Cru Jones · 23 April 2014, 04:16 PM

More fake patina?

And I understand the "geophysic" dial text, but I don't think I'd want it on a new $10k watch (or the much more expensive precious metal options).

capote · 23 April 2014, 05:42 PM

The original Geophysic was only produced in a couple of thousand watches, far from being an icon, but I guess something of a cult watch these days. There really was no need for this watch, the fans would want the original, I don't see who JLC would attract with this one. A similar watch would be the Rolex Explorer, but that one has a real legacy, it does not need fake patina or a limited edition run.

Cru Jones · 8 May 2014, 12:20 AM

in-depth review: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/jaeger-l...watches-hands/

with lots of pictures, too.

Joshuamaxkatz · 23 May 2014, 12:34 PM

Pretty, but the artificially antiqued lume makes them a no-go

GB-man · 23 May 2014, 12:57 PM

I like them but don't love them lol

21 April 2014, 07:28 AM	#1
dr-go "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Seadweller Posts: 107	New JLC Geophysic What are your thoughts? I think I like the stainless. http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/jaeger-...geophysic-1958

21 April 2014, 12:33 PM	#6
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	New JLC Geophysic Love these. Clean and simple. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

22 April 2014, 02:41 AM	#12
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	I usually love all things JLC but not a fan of these colored hands, which are also too tapered at the stem. would prefer another hand combination or a thicker taper. JMHO __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

22 April 2014, 02:49 PM	#18
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,177	Normally love JLC's tributes but these leave me less than enthusiastic, dunno why . . . . __________________ A Lange Sohne * Blancpain * Hentschel Hamburg * Polo RL * Rolex

23 April 2014, 10:39 AM	#23
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	I love these. Wouldn't mind picking up an SS version myself. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

21 April 2014, 07:40 AM	#2
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,744	Nice size, not sure about the coloured hands. It looks quite understated to me, elegant yet simple.

21 April 2014, 08:47 AM	#3
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	I'm a huge fan of these, especially the platinum version with blue strap

21 April 2014, 09:21 AM	#5
bar2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj Posts: 67	I like all 3 variations. A friend of mine said it is much more harmonious in person than it is in photos, regarding the color of the aged lume hands. I think they did a nice job recreating this piece with the anti-magnetic and water resistance. Makes for a handsome daily wearer, and a nice tribute to the original model.

21 April 2014, 01:23 PM	#7
Frogdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kentucky Watch: u talknbout Willis Posts: 688	They look great in the pics. Excited to see them in the flesh! 👍👍

21 April 2014, 03:36 PM	#8
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Too bad they are auto. The original was a manual wind and it was JLC first attempt to make a chronometer. In the look department they did a good job though.

21 April 2014, 10:46 PM	#9
dr-go "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Seadweller Posts: 107	I guess making it manual would have substantially added to the cost. I'm not too sure on the lume, I have an aversion to fake patina.

22 April 2014, 12:04 AM	#10
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,151	I don't see anything not to like.

22 April 2014, 07:55 AM	#13
craniotes Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ad Rock Location: Manhattan Posts: 621	They are much better on the wrist: (This is the platinum version -- note the subtle texture to the dial...) Still, the rose gold "crosshair" dial is my favorite: Regards, Adam

22 April 2014, 08:54 AM	#14
ismelllikepoop Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 68	i wonder how many would go swimming with that watch. I'm liking it more and more.

23 April 2014, 03:34 AM	#19
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Not a big fan of the lume. Id prefer if it started off white and was allowed to age gracefully.

23 April 2014, 03:36 AM	#20
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Personally I think JLC is riding the retro-train a bit too hard.

23 April 2014, 11:47 AM	#24
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I really like all of these models with an edge going to the SS model. The lume color is not a problem for me. The cost for a simple three handed watch seems high however. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

23 April 2014, 04:16 PM	#26
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	More fake patina? And I understand the "geophysic" dial text, but I don't think I'd want it on a new $10k watch (or the much more expensive precious metal options).

23 April 2014, 05:42 PM	#27
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The original Geophysic was only produced in a couple of thousand watches, far from being an icon, but I guess something of a cult watch these days. There really was no need for this watch, the fans would want the original, I don't see who JLC would attract with this one. A similar watch would be the Rolex Explorer, but that one has a real legacy, it does not need fake patina or a limited edition run.

8 May 2014, 12:20 AM	#28
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	in-depth review: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/jaeger-l...watches-hands/ with lots of pictures, too.

23 May 2014, 12:34 PM	#29
Joshuamaxkatz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 28	Pretty, but the artificially antiqued lume makes them a no-go

23 May 2014, 12:57 PM	#30
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	I like them but don't love them lol

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