Buying an Imitation Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar? Read This Before You Shop the Official Store

Time:2025-1-8 Author:ldsf125303

Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with watches lately, and let me tell you, it’s a rabbit hole. Today, I want to share my little adventure trying to get my hands on something that looks like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. You know, the one you see in the official stores? Yeah, that one.

First off, I started by checking out what’s out there about this watch. I mean, who doesn’t love a good deal, right? I found some info saying there are these pre-owned ones in really good shape. They are like 39mm, which is a pretty decent size. I started to want one.

Then, I dug a little deeper. This watch, it’s powered by something called the Jaeger-LeCoultre 868 calibre movement. Sounds fancy, huh? And it’s got this perpetual calendar thing on the dial. I guess that means you don’t have to fiddle with the date all the time. It is said to be water-resistant up to 50 meters. Not that I’m planning to go diving with it, but it’s good to know.

I also read up on the size and feel. It seems like the diameter is 39mm, it’s about 9.4mm thick, and from one end of the strap holder to the other, it’s 45.7mm. But some are different like 40mm diameter and 10.95mm thick. It’s all polished and shiny on the top and the back. It looked pretty slick in the pictures.

So, after all this looking around, I realized something. These watches are the real deal, but they’re hard to find. Like, officially, they’re not even in stock anymore. I tried to find them on some of the websites but found nothing useful.

My next move?

  • I tried to find some alternatives. There are a ton of these imitation things out there. Not the same, but they give you a similar vibe for way less money.
  • Looked around more to find someone who is selling a used one.

Where I ended up

I tried to find some that are used ones from reliable sources, which is not easy, but still, I got a couple of candidates. I guess this will be continued.

Anyway, that’s my story for now. Trying to find a watch that looks like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar without selling my kidney. It’s been a wild ride, and honestly, I’m not even sure where I’ll end up. But hey, that’s half the fun, right?