So, I’ve been on this little project, trying to get an imitation of the Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire, aiming for that classic style. Let me tell you, it’s been quite the ride.
First off, I started by digging around for any info I could find on this watch. You know, just browsing through forums and stuff. I stumbled upon a few threads where people were discussing imitations versus the real deal, and some were even asking for suggestions for a good imitation that looked like the Duomètre.
Then, I got my hands on some materials that I thought would work. It wasn’t easy, and it took a few tries to find the right stuff. After that, I started putting the watch together. I spent hours, days even, just trying to get the look right. It was a lot of trial and error, messing with the details, trying to capture that elegant vibe of the Duomètre.
- Day 1: Started with the basic outline, trying to match the case shape.
- Day 3: Tried different materials for the dial. Nothing was quite right.
- Day 7: Finally found a dial material that looked decent. Started working on the hands.
- Day 12: Oh boy, the hands were a pain. Had to redo them a couple of times.
- Day 18: Assembled the watch. Looked okay, but something was off.
- Day 25: Tweaked the dial a bit more, adjusted the hands. It’s getting there.
- Day 30: Finally, I think I’ve got it!
I mean, it’s definitely not the real Duomètre, but I think I managed to get pretty close to that classic style. I even compared it side-by-side with some pictures of the real one, and I was pretty happy with how it turned out.
It’s got that same kind of classy look, you know? Simple, but sophisticated. It wasn’t a walk in the park, and I had my fair share of frustrations, but in the end, I think it was worth it. It’s not perfect, but it’s my little project, and I’m proud of how it turned out.
So yeah, that’s my story of trying to imitate the Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire in a classic style. It was a fun little challenge, and I learned a lot along the way. If you ever try something like this, just remember, patience is key!
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