Reply With QuoteAlthough I stand by my opinion that the PP is a better watch to wear every day, the JLC is certainly a lovely piece and would be proud to have one myself.
Of course in an ideal world I'd have both to cover both casual and dressy occasions :)
Following on from my 'did I do the right thing' thread, as most people seem to have guessed, I traded a Patek Aquanaut for a Jaeger LeCoultre 8 Day Perpetual Calendar. I believe it's the only 8 day manual wind perpetual calendar available, and as these things go - a bit of a bargain. Had the opportunity to wear it the past couple of days and at the moment, can't think of any reason why I would part with it. I don't have anything else with this complication, and can't see what I could replace it with unless I paid several times the price. It's just the right size at 40mm, and really does like lovely in the metal. Even the women in my life like it, which is more than can be said for most of the rest of my collection. Anyway, it's raining this morning, so her are a few photo's.
Although I stand by my opinion that the PP is a better watch to wear every day, the JLC is certainly a lovely piece and would be proud to have one myself.
Of course in an ideal world I'd have both to cover both casual and dressy occasions :)
It is a beauty no doubt.
Unusual and expensive complication, for a mechanical, makes it a special one.
Mitch
It's a damn fine watch and in my opinion the perfect size too.
scooter
It's so impressive, not only in look, but the complications coupled with the 8 day movement secure it as one of the best JLC's around.
stunner
only in wis-dom can a simple 3 hander be worth a similar amount,
id find it hard to choose one over the other, but rationally it should be the JLC every time
Beautiful! and complicated .....
It's a stunning watch. Congrats.
I found your other thread interesting on the desirability of this JLC or the Aquanaut; I think I'm very more in the JLC camp as they've given this complication such a unique look with the dial layout.
It's an incredible watch, you chose well.
that JLC exudes class all the way. i would have made a similar choice...the Aquanaut is nice but the complications on the JLC put it over the top.
Quite lovely but far to busy for my tastes however wear it in good health.
Great looking watch!
What a beauty.
Well done! A true piece of excellence!
Beautiful piece!
I'd have ordinarily have said you were mad to move on that Patek so quickly, but this is a bit special isn't it. Just gorgeous.
Aye that's beautiful. My feeling towards these JLCs always seems to be determined by whether they have the dauphine hands (as here, which I like) or the alpha.
I think it's absolutely fantastic! This spring I tried to buy a JLC Master Calendar but ended up with a Deep Sea Chronograph instead. Yesterday I was daydreaming about adding a Master Calendar or go all out on a Master Ultra Thin Perpetual in the future, so I told Tony yesterday that we need more shots of that beautiful watch. I was a bit surprised when I got the answer that he had traded it.
For me a perpetual calendar is the essence of horological achievement, at least when it's in a great sized case like the JLC models (as opposed to IWC for example). It combines elegance with mechanics and for me it's the ultimate gentleman watch. It's not that you need the functions, but they are extremely cool and subtle. JLC is of course very good at making this type of watch both beautiful and affordable. Affordable is perhaps not the right word, but I'm glad they make these fantastic watches in steel.
Congrats on on a great catch on a true grail caliber watch! I hope to one day start a similar thread.
OMG....absolutely fantastic...love it
Yes, I had no intention of parting with it so soon (if at all) but it was the only way to get hold of this one. As you said on Tony's thread, another Aquanaut in that condition will be very hard to find.Originally Posted by ~dadam02~
Both lovely in their own way. Really not sure which one I'd go for, ask me on two days and you could get different answers.
Congratulations in any case, the JLC must be a wonderful thing to own.
The watch is fantastic - however because I don't always wear a watch and then rotate the ones I have it would drive me mad setting it whenever I wanted to wear it ! The watch itself is wonderful and very clever to work all that out manually so I can't fault it at all.
:DThat comment of yours did cause a slight tightening of the sphincter, but I have another PC so all is well
It has a "one button set it all" function so I wouldn't be too worried about that. :)
I prefer the JLC to the Patek. Great catch.
Everyone wins in that trade... Enjoy your watches gentlemen, you certainly should!
That is an absolute stunner and pics are fantastic.
I find my 40mm Master Hometime wears perfectly and the slightly bigger case does not detract from the really formal, dressy feel.
Enjoy and try a NATO...........(i'll get my coat)
Paul
Despite the fact I sold it, I still think it is one of the most beautiful watches that I have ever seen.
It's fabulous, just so stylish.
Beautiful watch.
Love it, very nice!
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Wow thats a beautifull watch . Wear it in good health
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