Venue of choice this time around is La Vintage Bar and Grill at Wisma Kinsabina.
Place is oozing with some vintage vibes.
JLC Themed desserts anyone?
A very healthy crowd.
Registration counter with girls handing out doorgifts and Time Werke JLC Magazine.
Entertainment for the night.
After a brief speech by Cortina Watch General Manager Mr.Jason Tham and Jaeger Le Coultre Asia Pacific Managing Director Mr.Alexis Delaporte, a video is shown explaining about the JLC Manufacture and also JLC's watchmaking values.
Models joined in soonafter wearing the 2013 Novelties.
My wife spotted something she liked in this cabinet.
It's the latest Reverso Ladies Duetto.
Full gold case... ouch... Diamond set bezel... double ouch...
Pink mother of pearl dial on one side.
One side in Sunburst Guilloche Arabic Numerals.
A very well made and stunning watch.
Retail price is at RM72,000
There is also a stainless steel version with a blue mother of pearl dial that retails for RM36,000
Some Tourbillions and Ultra thins in this cabinet.
Finally got to see the Tribute to Deepsea Alarm.
At one point I was lusting for it.
Unfortunately now my focus have shifted elsewhere.
Retails for RM42,000
Last years Novelty the Rendez Vous Collection is shown as well as the usual Reverso and Squadra models.
There was a Reverso Men Duetto that I got to try but still could not carry.
Something about the case shape just does not fit my wrists.
My wife seconded my opinion that it does not look good.
Fortunately there is always the Reverso Squadra that I absolutely adore.
Maybe one day.
There are 2 Novelties in this cabinet.
Absolutely top notch. Cermet feels light.
A surprise that the 44mm case size does not wear that big at all!
2nd one is one that caught my attention.
Dubbed the "game changer" and a "paradigm shift" in various watch publications and blogs.
It's the Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar shown here in Yellow Gold and White Gold.
Technical powerhouse and a very beautiful timepiece.
When one hears the perpetual calendar, one will be ready to pay at least a few hundred thousand ringgit for one.
This one?
The Yellow Gold model retails at RM94,000
The White Gold model retails at RM104,000
Some of you are asking what "game changing" traits this watch has?
Well, it comes in stainless steel as well!
The stainless steel model is reserved exclusively for the Boutiques only and retails in the region of RM60,000
Mind you that's a perpetual calendar we are talking about!
Having tried both the Yellow and White Gold models, I do find the Yellow gold model more attractive due to the off white dial giving the watch some character.
Both watches feel extremely comfortable on my wrist.
That's all.
I went home happy and felt sad in the morning.
Why?
My wife told me she started dreaming about the Reverso Duetto I was talking about earlier... dream on... :-)
Oh yeah... The door gift.
It's a powerbank.
All in all, a great event showcasing some excellent pieces from Jaeger Le Coultre.
Cool review. Wish I was there!
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