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bsandovalb's hands-on impression of a Jaeger-LeCoultre Perpetual Calendar highlights why certain watches, despite their age, continue to captivate collectors. His initial surprise at the model's comfort and legibility, particularly for a 37mm case, sparks a discussion on the enduring appeal and unique features of this JLC reference. This article explores community insights into its design, movement, and value proposition in today's market.
Not sure about that lone 6. And why not put a β20β to the left of β22β for some balance.
...but I'm not a fan of the year on the dial...it seems shoehorned in. I also don't like the cutouts for the hands. I know it is to show the times when changes should not be made. But any owner can be made aware of that... That being said, it's a steal in today's watch world...
Would have liked it more without it.... the 6 is subtle in person,didn't mind it... it has a vintage vibe that was not expecting
But it has a vibe that I really liked in person and was not expecting. For the price I think it is a great watch, was really tempted
I might be in the minority but I like the year on the dial for the Klaus IWCs and the JLCs. I understand that for some it might not be as aesthetically pleasing (although it is for me) and it can be a pain if one overshoots setting the date...but from a purely technical point of view it's brilliant.
that I like. I have no particular dislike for the truncated year nor the cutouts. Guess I just did not notice them after a while on the wrist. The case size at 37mm is perfect for my smallish wrist and it is comparatively thin too. I also like the movement calibre 889/440/2 which uses only a single pushpiece mechanism to set the perpetual. It is one of the PC that I find myself wearing often just because of this easy adjustment function. Your example in black dial is not commonly seen and is ver
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