Since Today!

Way back when Tempus Fugit started out, Ladoire was one of those quirky yet cool brands.   While they were making really cool things, and the face of their brand was a really cool guy - drummer, former competitive snowboarder, etc., it was hard to get a real gauge as to just how well they were doing business-wise.

Sadly, Ladoire as a brand did not last and Lionel Ladoire, if we honest, somewhat disappeared from the scenes.  

Until now!

Courtesy of L&JR

The two watches you see are from a new brand - L&JR.  And it is worth mentioning that Mr. Ladoire is one of a "band of brothers" who have come together to create something different.  Philippe Cros, Lionel Ladoire and Jorg Hysek Jr are the three people behind this new venture and if the watches live up to the pictures, they are definitely on to something!

For the day date, here are the specs -

S 1301 Swiss made

Functions/ Indications Hour, minute, small second at 6 o’clock, big date, retrograde for the days

Case Stainless steel, black PVD treated brushed and polished

Dial White

Dimension 45mm

Glass Sapphire anti-reflective

Strap Rubber basis with grey and distressed calf leather

Buckle Tongue

Water resistance 50 m / 5 ATM

Engine Quartz

And for the chronograph -

Courtesy of L&JR

S 1503 Swiss made

Functions/ Indications Hour, minute, small second at 6 o’clock, big date, retrograde for the days, chronograph

Case Stainless steel, black PVD brushed and polished

Dial Bi-colour – Black and Grey

Dimension 45mm

Glass Sapphire anti-reflective

Strap Rubber basis with black calf leather

Buckle Tongue

Water resistance 50 m / 5 ATM

Engine Quartz