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Where would JLC be without polo?
Sep 15, 2010,16:29 PM
Another great report and pictures, Andrew. As for the question of watch houses and polo, it seems to me that JLC has a more legitimate reason for its active links with the polo world than any other watch company. If JLC hadn't launched the Reverso at the request of British polo players in the 1930s, I wonder what sort of company it would be today? I suspect the Reverso has played a significant role in the success of this great brand. Perhaps we have the success of the Reverso to thank for providing the financial success that has enabled the company to develop the other products we have come to love so much. Would they have been possible if the Reverso had not been such a resounding success for so many years?
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The Polo Match
By: 219 : September 14th, 2010-13:08
Polo is played over the course of four ‘chuckas’ of seven and a half minutes each. A large clock (in this instance looking like a basic form of a Reverso) times the chucka and then re-sets. The two teams were assembled especially for the chari...
Dinner and Giving
By: 219 : September 14th, 2010-13:10
After the match, the guests made their way to a marquee for dinner. The marquee was in place as Coworth Park is finishing off the main house. Given that the number of guests was in the order of 300, the meal was a wonder. Catering for 300 guests or so and...
Your title summed it perfectly, Andrew.
By: amanico : September 14th, 2010-13:44
That is exactly what I felt and thought when attending some events like this one. Superb pictures, nicely written text, this post deserves 5 Stars! Thanks a lot for the charming journey. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Many thanks Nicolas
By: 219 : September 16th, 2010-13:44
- it was a great event. Thanks for the kind words. Still working on watch photos as good as yours... Andrew H
Thanks for the great report, Andrew!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 14th, 2010-14:17
Yes, these events are great! A lot of fun and for a good course! Unfortunately I have never won any of the biddings… Thank you for sharing. Best Blomman
Was the Reverso Tourbillon...
By: respo : September 14th, 2010-18:24
...auctioned off at the event? It looks like a lovely event. And that Reverso is one of the best. A nice compact tourbi in the Reverso case. So nice that the tourbillon cage is only visible from the reverse side. It is such an elegant watch. Thanks for po...
Having met Clare...
By: Dje : September 15th, 2010-08:14
Hi Andrew, Having met Clare two years ago I can say she is an impressive woman for her multiple talents in life. I didn't know her personal story so far and have much respect for her to want to share such difficult experience for the community benefit. Li...
Why Polo and Golf again ?
By: willy Henri Pfister : September 15th, 2010-09:04
I wonder why JLC as so many other brands chose to promote its brand in sponsoring Polo and Golf ? JLC should link its name to more extraordinary sports or events more in line with its exceptional ADN. I place JLC on a pedestal. Most of JLC creations are b...
Where would JLC be without polo?
By: ticktock : September 15th, 2010-16:29
Another great report and pictures, Andrew. As for the question of watch houses and polo, it seems to me that JLC has a more legitimate reason for its active links with the polo world than any other watch company. If JLC hadn't launched the Reverso at the ...
The Reverso is one of most iconic and arguably longest
By: 219 : September 16th, 2010-14:10
running recognizable case design in horological history. That is was at request of polo players only strengthens the justification of MJLC remaining involved in the sport, and the good causes associated with the sport. Thanks for the kind words Andrew H
Polo was the very reason why the Reverso case was designed
By: 219 : September 16th, 2010-13:58
and patented in the first place. If ANY watch has a right to be associated with the sport of polo, it is the Reverso. Next year it is 80 years since the first Reverso, a design that was requested by British military officers in India, the Jaeger-LeCoultre...
Depression is an illness that most people...
By: marcelo : September 18th, 2010-04:56
…are not aware of how serious it can be. I am. By the way: the day before yesterday, one of the most successful businessmen of my state jumped from his 1,000 m2 apartment. First news bring depression as the main cause of his suicide at the age of 57. My m...
Sorry Marcelo - did not see your comment here - yes,
By: 219 : September 21st, 2010-03:44
depression is strange in the way it works through someone and reveals itself. You could tell the passion that Claire had concerning the Charity and her so very obvious feelings of loss and incomprehension at the suicide. Thanks for reading Andrew H