There’s something about worldtimers that inspires a sense of adventure. Specially if they are more sombre and utilitarian, than ornamental. Among several timepieces launched at SIHH 2014, I choose to highlight the beauty of Jaeger-LeCoultre Worldtimer 2014 in Pink Gold , Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Duomètre Unique Travel Time. Dials visible without any illusionist design overshadowing the hands or hours. Two different time zones represented by dials with hours, made of differentiating metal. One globe at the centre indicates time zones.
One can easily set two timezones or more on a mobile phone with innumerable applications from app worlds. However, setting time on a horological marvel like this, is a joy of a different kind. The Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Duomètre Unique Travel Time watch is the first world-time watch that allows wearer to adjust both time zones, up to the minute. This timepiece capitalises on the “Dual Wing” concept, thus avoiding any loss of precision
Lets take a closer look at Jaeger-LeCoultre Worldtimer 2014 in Pink Gold dial. What I love about the watch is the simplicity and neatness in which the elements of the dial are done. Two mini dials are crafted with great perfection. First sub-dial at 2 o’clock sets the stage for the hour and minute hand; while the second at 10 o’clock hosts the jumping hour and minutes of the second time zone.
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There are 2 push pieces and a crown to control all hands and the globe.
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new worldtimer’s globe, apart from giving time zone indication also has a day/night ring around it.
The multitasking Jaeger-LeCoultre Worldtimer 2014 in Pink Gold watch, works on JLC’s Calibre 383. It’s movement can be adorned from backside through industry favourite sapphire crystal caseback. is a 360 degree work of art. Look closely at the rim of backcase and you will see engraved, names of cities corresponding to world’s 24 time zones.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Duomètre Unique Travel Time watch is available in white gold and pink gold. It supports 50 hours of power reserve. Measures 42 mm in diameter and 13.7 mm in thickness.
