Jaeger-LeCoultre

Hi All I have several watches by Jaeger LeCoultre and Rolex. My favourite has to be my JLC Master 8 Days Perpetual pictured. I recently acquired what I thought would be my grail watch. A Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167R. It's a beautiful watch. However, I've...  

Certainly your JLC perpetual has as nicely finished a case and dial as the Nautilus; but I still think Patek's movement finishing when comparing those two models is better: better anglage and more handcraft IMO. But value for the money, it is hard to beat... 

I think a JLC Duometre is quite a bit better finished than the 5167R. -Dean

And I would absolutely choose a Duometre over the 5167 or any Aquanaut.

I prefer it in rose gold but when I tried it, it was too big for my flat 7" wrist. Which is your favourite model? I like the enamel dial model but I\'ve never seen one in the flesh. I wasn\'t too keen on the model with the open dial.

The duometre gleams.

Patek\'s finishing IS better but JLC makes some funky watches--the eight day perpetual included--that Patek would never make. Double barrel, two power reserve indicators. What\'s not to like? JLC through and through.

Vacheron Constantin better Quality and finish than patek although the latter keeps high resale value .But,look at the heritage and finishing of Vacheron Constantin and you will see that no watch manufacturer can beat Vacheron Constantin Superior Quality a... 

When looking for a rubber strap watch. I spent a long time in the shop looking at this watch and if I\'m honest I was underwhelmed. I cannot comment on the movement because it has a closed case back. Thanks for mentioning Vacheron, I\'ll include them more...