Okay, so, I’ve been tinkering with this watch lately. It’s an imitation of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, the original order one. I gotta say, it’s been quite a ride.
First off, I started by getting my hands on this piece. Now, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches? They’re seen as the real deal, you know, an investment. But from what I’ve heard, most of them kind of lose a bit of their value over time. But hey, some of these limited editions and those old vintage models? Those can be worth a pretty penny in the resale market.
So, I got this imitation, right? And I began to really examine it. I measured the thing – 39mm across, about 9.4mm thick, and from one end of the lug to the other, it’s 45.7mm. It’s pretty sleek, I have to admit. It’s not one of those bulky watches that get in the way.
Then I started to mess around with the functions. It has this black dial, with these hour markers that are applied, not just printed on, and the hands are what they call “Dauphine” style. They’re pretty neat. You’ve got your hour, minute, and a second hand that sweeps around real smooth. Plus, there are these little sub-dials for the day and date.
- I played with setting the time and date.
- I wound it up a few times, just to see how it felt.
- I checked out how the day and date indicators work.
The Imitation Experience
Now, I’m not gonna lie, wearing this thing around, it feels pretty good. People who know their watches give you that nod of approval. And I’ve heard that folks who wear a real Jaeger-LeCoultre, they’re usually the type who really care about quality. I guess wearing this imitation gives you a little taste of that feeling.
In the end, messing with this imitation Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar was interesting. It’s a good-looking watch, and it gave me a chance to appreciate the design and the, you know, the whole vibe of a luxury watch, without actually dropping some serious cash for the real thing.
You can find a lot of Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual watches on Chrono24, you can compare the prices of watches and then buy a watch.
Is it the same as owning a real one? Probably not. But for what it is, it’s not bad at all. It’s a decent watch, and it was fun to experiment with.
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