Laventure Transatlantique II GMT

[MRBolton]

The new Laventure watches that released Friday 6/21/24 for preorder look quite sharp to me. Here's a link: https://laventure.swiss/en/the-watch...gmt-collection

I've loved Laventure since right after the gold dial Marine II came out in 2021. I discovered the brand a week after it sadly. The 2022 chrono sold out immediately (mainly pre-sold to existing customers), and last year's Sous-Marine II release wasn't really my vibe for the price; it felt very clinical and vanilla, aside from the movement. When Clement Gaud, their founder, told me a few months ago a 39mm GMT was coming out, I knew I was going to have to get it.

Fortunately for me, the one I liked the most (the green bezel) wasn't limited to just 50 or 99 pieces as previous releases were. I still got up early to preorder it nonetheless! Maybe mine will ship earlier. The black is gorgeous, although I wish a white/cream dial iteration came alongside it as it did in its original larger size.

Did anyone else preorder one? What's your favorite? Any guesses on what's next from the brand?

[derrondoc]

I preordered one of black/green versions at 8:00am. A buddy of mine turned me on to the brand a few months ago and I thought “why not?” For fun I tried to get one of the brown/caramel versions in my cart but even at the opening of orders I was never successful. My friend speaks highly of his so my expectations are high. I’ll have to wait awhile to be able to assess myself, but the pictures look fantastic.

[Gavster]

I’m an existing customer but after reflection decided to pass on this release. I wasn’t keen on it being a caller gmt. Also the colour ways didn’t grab me particularly the limited edition brown one. I’d have preferred a see through case back like my existing Laventure as well.

[Cru Jones]

I quite like the TT version, but I find the price (CHF 8,200 before tax) to be way too high for a Sellita caller GMT movement with plexiglass coming from a microbrand.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I quite like the TT version, but I find the price (CHF 8,200 before tax) to be way too high for a Sellita caller GMT movement with plexiglass coming from a microbrand.

Facts right here. I also like these watches whenever they release new stuff and enjoy the pics. Resale seems to be over msrp from what I can tell. That game probably ending though. I debated a purchase here and decided to pass for now. I know when I’m on the plane with my Breitling (Caller) it’s annoying to get the times / date correct on the first try. I can never remember which way turns the date vs. 24 hand.