So, I finally decided to get a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar watch. I’ve been eyeing this beauty for a while now, and let me tell you, the journey to actually getting it was something else.
It all started when I first saw this watch online. I mean, have you seen it? It’s a classic! Super elegant and not too flashy. I started doing some digging, reading up on all the specs. It’s called the Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, and it’s made by Jaeger-LeCoultre, a brand that’s been around since, like, the 1800s, so they definitely know what they’re doing. I narrowed my choice between it and the Master Calendar. I really liked the sub seconds paired with the moon phase.
First, I looked around online to see what my options were. I wanted to find a good deal, obviously, but also needed to make sure I was buying the real deal. There are a lot of fakes out there, you know? So, I started checking out some legit watch-selling websites. And the largest selection of authentic luxury watches was not useful at all.
Then I started visiting some actual stores. I figured seeing the watch in person would help me make up my mind. I found this one boutique, part of some fancy network, they had like 20 of these places. They had the watch, but the price was a bit higher than what I’d seen online.
I kept searching, and I found out that Jaeger-LeCoultre refreshed the Master Ultra Thin collection in 2024. The new version of the Perpetual Calendar looked even better! It’s got this automatic movement, the Calibre 868/1, with 46 jewels and 336 parts. And I explore it online. Sounds complicated, right? But it’s all packed into this super thin case, only about 10.95mm thick for the 40mm case. That’s like, nothing!
After comparing prices and checking out a few more stores, I finally found a place that had the watch for a price I was comfortable with. It was a bit of a drive, but totally worth it. The feeling of finally getting that watch on my wrist? Amazing.
- Looked online for options and to avoid fakes.
- Visited a fancy boutique but found the price high.
- Discovered the 2024 refreshed model.
- Compared prices and visited more stores.
- Finally found a good deal and bought the watch.
This whole process taught me a lot about buying luxury watches. You really gotta do your research and be patient. But in the end, it’s so satisfying to finally own something you’ve been wanting for so long.
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