Today, I’m gonna mess around with this watch, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. You know, the classic style.
First off, I got my hands on this piece. It’s a beauty, really. Stainless steel case, a nice 39mm size that fits just right on the wrist. And it’s thin, really thin. They call it “Ultra Thin” for a reason, I guess. Feels good, not too bulky.
I started by examining the dial. The one I got is black, with those shiny index markers and Dauphine hands. It’s got all the bells and whistles – hours, minutes, seconds. But the real deal is those subdials. They show the day, the date, all that calendar stuff. Looks complicated, but it’s pretty neat how they packed it all in there.
- Day subdial: Keeps track of the day of the week.
- Date subdial: Shows you the current date.
- Month/Year subdial:This one’s a bit fancier, showing both the month and the leap year.
Next, I played around with the settings. Setting the time was easy enough. Pull out the crown, twist, and you’re done. But the calendar part, that’s where it gets interesting. You gotta use these little pushers on the side of the case. Each one does something different, like changing the date or the month. Took me a bit to figure it all out, but I got it eventually.
Then, I wore it around for a while. It’s comfortable, I gotta say. Not too heavy, and the leather strap feels nice on the skin. I went about my day, checking the time, admiring the way the light plays on the case. It’s a pretty watch, no doubt about it.
Now, they say this watch is a “perpetual calendar,” which means it’s supposed to keep track of the date without you having to adjust it, even during leap years. I haven’t had it long enough to test that out, but I’m curious to see if it works as advertised.
My Final Thoughts
So, after spending some time with this Jaeger-LeCoultre, I can see why people dig it. It’s classy, it’s well-made, and it’s got that cool perpetual calendar thing going on. It’s not exactly an everyday watch, more like something you’d wear on special occasions. But hey, if you’re into fancy watches, this one’s definitely worth a look.
The only thing is, I’m not super sure about this whole “high-end” thing. I mean, it’s a nice watch, but is it really worth all that money? I guess it depends on what you’re looking for. If you want something that looks good and tells the time accurately, there are plenty of cheaper options out there. But if you want a piece of “luxury,” well, this might just be your ticket.
But for now, I’m just gonna enjoy wearing it and seeing how that perpetual calendar holds up. Maybe I’ll update you guys later on that. Who knows?
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