Alright, so I’ve been messing around with watches lately, and let me tell you, it’s a rabbit hole. Today, I’m diving deep into the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. I mean, just look at that name, sounds fancy, right?
First off, I gotta say, I didn’t just jump into this. I started by browsing, reading comments online, you know the drill. Some folks were talking about how the Master Ultra Thin Moon is a classic, and how they were torn between that and the Master Calendar. I get it, it’s a tough choice. Then I saw someone mention that Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 39mm Master Ultra Thin case is like, the perfect size. I agree. It’s great, especially for a dress watch.
So, I started digging deeper into this “Perpetual Calendar” thing. Turns out, there are a few versions of it. I saw an 18K rose gold one with an eggshell dial. Then someone in the forum said this watch has this self-winding calibre 868, which sounds really high-tech.
Anyway, I went to a watch shop to see some pieces in person. I was eyeing the Master Ultra Thin and Control collections. I was drawn to the perpetual calendar because, well, it’s complicated. It’s got all these little dials and things. And it’s not just fancy for no reason. They told me that a perpetual calendar watch doesn’t need to be adjusted manually until like, the year 2100. What? Crazy, right?
I got curious about the history, too. Apparently, this whole Jaeger-LeCoultre thing started way back in 1833, some guy named Antoine LeCoultre in Switzerland. I’m sure, there are many stories with them.
I also found this debate online about whether to “steal” or “splurge” on an ultra-thin watch, comparing Jaeger-LeCoultre to Longines. It got me thinking, is it really worth it to pay six times more for something that’s just, you know, thin? I’m still not sure.
And then I saw it – the stainless steel version, ref: 1308470. Black dial, polished rhodium-plated appliques. That’s the one. I just love it.
So, yeah, that’s my journey into the world of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. I started by looking around the interwebs, saw a bunch of different versions, went to a store to actually try some, and then, I found the one that spoke to me. It’s a process, but a fun one. I think I’m hooked on this watch thing now.
- Browsed online forums and reviews.
- Compared different models like the Master Ultra Thin Moon and Master Calendar.
- Visited a watch store to see the watches in person.
- Learned about the self-winding calibre 868.
- Discovered the history of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
- Read about the “steal vs. splurge” debate.
- Finally, fell in love with the stainless steel version (ref: 1308470).
It’s a journey, but hey, that’s half the fun, right?
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