Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this whole Imitation Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre Sphérotourbillon thing, specifically for those specialty stores, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the ride.
I started by really diving deep into what makes the original tick. I spent hours just looking at pictures, watching videos of it, you know, trying to get a feel for the real thing. You can find a ton of stuff online, but it’s not the same as seeing it up close.
Then, I started sketching. I mean, I’m no artist, but I tried to draw out the different parts, the way the tourbillon moves, all that fancy stuff. It was rough, to say the least. My first few attempts looked like a kid’s drawing, not going to lie.
- First, I tried to get my hands on some decent materials. Nothing too fancy, but something that wouldn’t just fall apart. I hit up a few local hobby shops, looked around online, that sort of thing.
- Next, I started experimenting with different ways to imitate the movement. This was the hardest part, I think. I tried using some small gears and things, but it was tough to get it smooth. It ended up a bit jerky, but hey, it moved!
- Putting it all together was like a puzzle, a really complicated one. I had to take it apart and put it back together so many times I lost count. There were moments when I almost gave up, seriously.
But, I kept at it. I started getting better at shaping the parts, making them look more like the real deal. The tourbillon was still a bit wonky, but it was definitely getting there. I even managed to get a bit of that “spherical” look, which was pretty cool.
Finally, after weeks of trial and error, I had something that kind of resembled the Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre Sphérotourbillon. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot, but it was something I was actually a little proud of. It’s rough around the edges, the movement isn’t as smooth as the original, and it definitely wouldn’t fool an expert. But for a homemade imitation, made with basic tools and a lot of patience? I think it turned out okay. It’s sitting on my desk now, and every time I look at it, I remember the whole process. It was a fun challenge, and I learned a ton. Maybe I’ll try another model sometime, who knows?
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