Alright, let’s talk about this Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar watch. I’ve been eyeing this beauty for a while, and I finally decided to pull the trigger and see what all the fuss is about. I mean, this thing is supposed to be a big deal in the watch world, so I had to check it out for myself.
First off, I started by hitting up the official flagship store. I wanted to get the real deal, no messing around with third-party sellers. I went through their whole collection, and, man, were there some good-looking watches. But I was there for the Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, so I focused on that.
The first thing that jumped out at me was the size. This watch is 39mm in diameter and only 9.4mm thick, or 9.2mm. It’s not some chunky, in-your-face kind of watch. It’s slim, it’s sleek, and it just feels right on the wrist. And the lugs? They’re 45.7mm from lug-to-lug, and they curve just right. They say the design is inspired by those classic 1950s watches, and I can totally see that. It’s got that vintage vibe but with a modern twist.
The dial is another thing I really dig. It was eggshell, but they have a few other colors. And you know how some watches have those big, bulky bezels? Not this one. The bezel is polished, and it plays with the light in a way that just makes the whole dial pop.
What’s inside?
Inside, it’s got this Calibre 868 movement. I’m not a watchmaker, but I know that’s a good thing. It’s an in-house movement, which means Jaeger-LeCoultre made it themselves, and that usually means it’s top-notch quality.
- Hours? Check.
- Minutes? Check.
- Seconds? Check.
- Day? Date? Month? Year? Check, check, check, and check.
And then there’s the perpetual calendar. Now, I’m not going to lie; I had to look up what that actually meant. Basically, it’s a calendar that knows about leap years and all that jazz, so you don’t have to adjust the date all the time. It even has a moon phase display, which is just a cool little detail. I spent a good chunk of time just fiddling with the settings, making sure everything was accurate.
So, I wore this watch around for a few days, showed it off to a couple of friends who know about watches, and got some compliments. It’s definitely a conversation starter, but it’s not shouting for attention, you know? It’s just…classy.
I think it is a great watch, at least after a few days of wearing it. It’s got that classic look, it’s got some cool features, and it feels good on the wrist. If you’re into watches, this is definitely one to check out.
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