Man, I gotta tell you about this watch I’ve been messing with. It’s a copy of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, the original order version. Let me walk you through what I did.
First off, I got my hands on this piece. It’s not the real deal, but it’s a pretty darn good imitation. The case is what caught my eye first. It’s got this sleek look, you know? Measures about 39 mm across and just 9.2 mm thick. The lugs are kinda long and the whole thing is polished up nice. It plays with the light in a cool way, especially with the different dial colors. I’ve seen ones with a dark blue, a silver, and even a light beige that looks like an eggshell. Pretty fancy, right?
So, I started digging into how this thing works. A perpetual calendar is a big deal in watches. It’s like a mini-computer on your wrist. This watch keeps track of the days, the months, and even knows about leap years. That means it always shows the right date, no matter what. It’s a neat trick.
- I popped the back open to see the movement.
- It’s supposed to be like the Cal. 476, which Jaeger-LeCoultre made way back in the ’40s.
- It was one of their first automatic movements, which is kinda historic.
I spent some time adjusting the settings. You gotta set the day, date, month, and year. There are these little pushers on the side of the case that you use. Once it’s all set, it’s good to go for years. No need to mess with it every month, which is the whole point of a perpetual calendar.
Wearing it around, it feels pretty classy. It’s not a watch you’d wear every day, though. It’s more for those dressy occasions. And honestly, sometimes it’s a bit hard to read the time quickly. But hey, it’s more about the craftsmanship and the cool factor, right?
Impressions and Wearability
After having it for a while, I got a good sense of what this watch is all about.
- It’s definitely a conversation starter.
- People notice it, especially if they know a bit about watches.
- It’s not super versatile, like I said before.
- You’re not gonna wear this to the gym or while doing yard work.
But, for the right moment, it’s perfect. It adds that touch of elegance without being too flashy. I’ve worn it to a couple of nice dinners and even a wedding. It fits right in with a suit or a sharp blazer.
Overall, messing with this Jaeger-LeCoultre imitation has been fun. It’s a cool piece of engineering, even if it’s not the real deal. It’s got me appreciating the art of watchmaking a bit more, and it’s a nice addition to my collection.
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