Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with watches lately, you know, the fancy kind. And I stumbled upon this beauty – the Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. Man, it’s a stunner, but the price tag? Forget about it!
So, I thought, why not try to find a good imitation? I mean, I just want the look, not the crazy expensive insides. That’s when my little adventure began. I started digging around, reading forums, comparing pictures, the whole nine yards. I was determined to get a good imitation, I went through some web pages and found that a real Jaeger-LeCoultre watch shouldn’t be a quartz movement, it should be mechanical!
Then I learned about the serial number thing. Apparently, the real deal has a serial number on the movement, either on the back or under the dial. And get this, sometimes the case’s production year can be a year or two behind the movement’s because they might use older movements from their stock. That seems to be okay. Now, I know what to check when receiving the product.
- First things first, I made sure it wasn’t a quartz movement.
- Then, I checked for the serial number.
- And I paid attention to the case and movement production years.
I also found out the real one’s got a 40mm case that’s about 10.95mm thick, with a polished finish on the top, lugs, and case back. It has a polished finish on the beveled top side, lugs, and chamfered case back. I kept that in mind too, I also checked the watch’s case size and appearance carefully when receiving it.
The Search
My search led me to a bunch of online stores, and after a lot of back and forth, I finally found one that seemed promising. The pictures looked good, the description matched what I learned, and the price was right. So, I took the plunge and ordered it.
Waiting for it to arrive was torture! Every day I’d check the tracking like a hawk. Finally, the day came, and there it was. I ripped open the package and… wow. Just wow. It looked even better in person than in the pictures. I immediately checked the case size and appearance, and I also tried to find the serial number, all good. Then I put it on my wrist, and it felt amazing. Seriously, it’s like a piece of art. All my friends were super impressed when I wore it out.
Now, I know it’s not the real deal, but honestly, I don’t care. I get to enjoy the look and feel of this gorgeous watch without breaking the bank. And that’s a win in my book.
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