Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Rose Gold Opinions
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Rose Gold Opinions

By benlee338 · May 3, 2014 · 20 replies
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Hello, I am thinking of getting my 1st JLC watch. So far I have found the JLC Master Calendar in Rose Gold ( pic below ) to be quite appealing. I will like to ask fellow forum members here if this is a good starter watch for this brand? How well regarded is this watch in JLC vast portfolio? My brief

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Hello,

I am thinking of getting my 1st JLC watch. So far I have found the JLC Master Calendar in Rose Gold ( pic below ) to be quite appealing. I will like to ask fellow forum members here if this is a good starter watch for this brand? How well regarded is this watch in JLC vast portfolio?

My brief opinions are :

(+) Watch has an overall excellent look and have to say I do like it.
(+) The finishing is excellent especially on the case
(+) It's dial is very well layout and very easy to read
(+) Great wrist presence


(-) It's not a perpetual or even a annual calendar so the complication is not that exciting or ground breaking.
(-) The movement in the display back is not that well decorate and looks boring
(-) JLC generally poor resale value, a concern if I need to sell the watch in future
(-) A bit of a duplicate with my Patek 5205

If this is not a good option for JLC, then what others? Note that it must be a rose gold watch and of similar but not higher price range.

Any feedback appreciated. Thanks.



Rgds
Ben











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AM
amanico
May 3, 2014
Ok, ok, confession time...

I need to know more about your tastes. According to your picture, you are after a classy, elegant timepiece. Of course, this Master Calendar is a nice option. Is it necessary to get it in rose gold? Isn't the SS version " enough "? The Master Calendar is an old tradition, at the Manufacture, for some 60 years, now. Here is one of its grand grand father, without moonphase, though: Now, is there any other option? Of course! But I need to better konw your tastes. If sport chic is your thing, then a

JM
jml_watches
May 3, 2014
Or

Hi As has already been suggested do you need the rose gold version - steel Jager leCoultre's still look fab, then if there's too much replication with other watches there's the Master Ultra thin Moon. Which is really elegant and different to annual calendars and full calendars. Cheers JML

AM
amanico
May 3, 2014
Or... The MUT Perpetual...

In stainless steel, the gap with the rose gold Master Calendar is interesting... Best, and bravo for this nice suggestion. Nicolas

JM
jml_watches
May 3, 2014
Only because

Hi Only because, its in the back of my mind as a watch to consider for me. Like the complication, but also simplicity at the same time. A very elegant watch. Cheers JML

AM
amanico
May 3, 2014
He He... I can understand that. ;) [nt]

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Spellbound
May 3, 2014
I second that

I think the MUT Moon in pink gold with the beige sunray-brushed dial which someone described as "eggshell" is a gorgeous warm watch, elegant and simple. But if you insist on the Master Calendar, I would opt for a vintage triple calendar as I feel the new versions are a little too clinical and lack the charm of the vintage pieces. Just my opinion. Dean

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