Jaeger-LeCoultre
SIHH2006 Novelties
Presentation & Dinner
3rd May 2006 @ The China Club Singapore
Photos and report by Harry SK Tan ©2006
This year's novelties from JLC showcased at SIHH 2006 was
considered by many to be one of the best this year.
With the Grand Complication and
new Reverso Squadra (seen above on Maxime Lubey's wrist)
to commemorate the Anniversary of the Reverso,
outstanding timepieces are on offer this year.
(A) THE DINNER EVENT
This year, JLC hosted the presentation of the 2006 Novelties at the China Club - a private member's club located on the 57th floor of the Capitol Tower at the heart of the financial district in Singapore. The restaurant at the club serves exquisite Chinese cuisine.
From the top of Capitol Building one can see all of the financial district as well as Keppel Port.
Central Business District
The Keppel Port
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Several purists arrived early to
catch a glimpse of some of the watches as well as to catch up with old friends.
Others caught up with friends and enjoyed the cocktails. Here is Damien Lim
chatting with Maxime Lubey.
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Maxime (second from left) talking to Duncan Wang (left), Dirk (second from right) and Jaw (right).
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There were both old and new faces to be seen and here between Jeffrey (left) and Vincent (right) is Xian Yang
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Guests started to stream in at reception time
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Jim Seah arriving walking over to me to say hi. He is dapper as ever!
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Marion from Revolution Magazine chatting with Duncan and Jaw
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Vernon and Vincent
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Pouring over the new novelties are Xian Yang and Jeffrey
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Peter and Dirk
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Dirk trying to start a new trend by wearing two watches - on the same wrist!
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Rachel Furusawa and colleague
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Bernard, Zach, Duncan and Kok Choon
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Duncan, Kok Choon and Bernard a rare pose for the cameraman
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Marion and Dolly Cheong
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Wei Koh arrived and presented Bernard a copy of a watch book.
Vincent, Bernard, Jeffrey and Xian Yang had a quick look.
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Damien Lim and Dr Gordon Tan
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Mr & Mrs Dick Leong
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Vincent, Jeffrey and Prof Wang
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Kwa Kim Li (Mrs Gordon Tan) Wei Koh and Larry Wee
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Elgin, Ken Tan and Zach
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Zach, Mr & Mrs Gary Tok and Kok Choon
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The Dinner Begins
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Dirk
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Prof Wang and Anna
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Dr Cathryn Chan and Wei Koh
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Larry Wee and Rachel
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Maxime updating the guests on what is in store this year from JLC. Later he conducted a Quiz of 22 questions and the table that won received copies of the Gyroturbillon I book.
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Jaw spoke passionately about how JLC will continue to grow in strength and reputation in the coming years.
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Peter (centre) with Mr & Mrs Andrew Swee in the background
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Philip with Dr Joanna Ang
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PURISTS WATCHES AND NEW WATCHES BY JLC
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Squadra Chronograph GMT Squadra Hometime
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Sun Moon 8 Days Pink Gold Sun Moon 8 Days Steel
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Squadra Chronograph GMT AMOX2 Chronograph in Titanium
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Master World Geographique pink gold, limited 500 pieces Master World Geographique steel
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Master 8 Days stainless steel Master Geographique (harmonised) steel
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Master Geographique (harmonised) pink gold Master Geographique (harmonised) steel
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Zach Toh comparing his Sun Moon (left) to the new Sun Moon (right)
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Ken Tan's Platinum Extreme World Chronograph
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Larry Wee's PG Sun Moon and the new Grande Sun Moon in steel
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Tay Kok Choon's Master Compressor Geographic LE (SIA)
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Jim Seah's PG Reverso Duo
Su Jia Xian's LE WG Reverso Duo
Dirk's Limited Edition Reverso
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Maxime with his personal Squadra PG Hometime
by Harry SK Tan - May 2006
Acknowledgements & Thanks to:
JLC for hosting the wonderful event and to Ng Tjeng Jaw (Moderator of JLC Forum)
Su Jia Xian, Vernon Lim, Jim Seah, Tay Kok Choon and Zach for
their assistance on the names of guests and watches!
We welcome comments, suggestions and corrections to this report