My first JLC
Picked up my first JLC on Monday. A Polaris Automatic. Came on the bracelet, which is nice, but I like the weight when paired with a tropic strap
View ArticleVintage LeCoultre Table Clock/Thermometer/Barometer
Hi, all. I was digging through drawers at home today and found this vintage LeCoultre. The clock face itself has an alarm movement, and it harkens to the new Polaris. It has an 8-day power reserve....
View ArticleLug to Lug of JLC MUT Moon
Hi everyone, Am looking to purchase the JLC MUT Moon 39mm, however, I have very small wrists (6.2 inches) and would like to know the lug to lug length of it. I have heard differing opinions when...
View ArticleJLC Master Geographic dial wear
In recent months I have notices that the dial of my Master Geographic has started to show signs of wear and I cannot wrap my arms around why or how. At first I thought it may be the hands making...
View ArticleReverso Duoface back dial minute hand out of sync?
It seems that my new Classic Large Duoface Automatic back dial minute hand is about 2 to 3 minutes out of sync with front dial. Going to bring it in soon to AD to have it checked out. Has anymore seem...
View ArticleIs this LeCoultre Real of Fake?
So I just bought this watch. I wanted to know if it is real or fake. Is the dial and crown original? Since I don't know what movement is inside the watch, I wanted to know what I can expect. Will the...
View ArticleJLC Master Ultra thin perpetual
Been looking at this beautiful piece. Noticed that the SS version comes with deployant. Does the rose gold version Q1302520 not come with a deployant buckle as standard? Sent from my iPhone using...
View ArticleJLC Master Ultra Thin Date (Q1288420) - take suggestions?
Hi All, Am a first time JLC buyer. Want a daily use one, dont want something flashy and one that may get me mugged. I have zeroed in on the ultra thin date (AD has offered a discount close to 20 %)....
View ArticleJaeger LeCoultre 272.8.54 Reverso Duo
Hello, What are your thoughts on the condition and price of this piece? Is the deal too good to be true or is it because it is in such rough shape? The seller also says he has the box and papers....
View ArticleJLC deployant
I recently got a JLC butterfly deployant to replace the tang buckle for my Reverso... I've used a push button deployant in the past, but this style is a bit new for me. Is the proper way to take it...
View ArticleJLC repair / warranty question
Hi, I have a JLC watch with an 8 day perpetual calendar with power problem ( the watch stopped 1-2 days early even though there was still power reserve). The watch got repaired under warranty and was...
View ArticleCod Liver or Castrol GTX...
I think whoever serviced it last used perhaps a tad too much oil: Attached Images
View ArticleMaster Ultra Thin Moon vs. Master Ultra Thin Perpetual, Some praises and a...
Hi all, I was at my local Jaeger LeCoultre authorized dealer the other day and was looking at two very well known watches in the Master Ultra Thin line. The Master Ultra Thin Moon and the Master Ultra...
View ArticleAnother...Is it too big or does it look good?
Do you think it is clownishly large on me or can I pull it off? Sorry for the mirror shot, nobody is home to help me get a full arm or body shot for perspective. Attached Images
View ArticleReverso Duoface Lume
This might be useful to someone considering this model, the lume is surprisingly good, its certainly enough to tell the time by throughout the night. This is the latest small seconds version, large...
View ArticleReverso laser engraving
Have an old reverso classic (hours/minutes) and have been thinking about getting the case back engraved with some classic scroll work, which is obviously quite expensive. Just wondered if anyone had...
View ArticleMaster Tourbillon Enamel
Hey guys Been a long time since I posted. Life has been hectic! Anyways, I just got my grail: Now Im after another: the subject matter of this thread. I am absolutely in love with the idea, the...
View ArticleJLC Master Ultra Thin Calendar in White Gold vs. JLC Grand Reverso Calendar....
I'm trying to keep to an 8 watch collection, and generally that means one per brand and I'm reluctant to have redundancies. As such I've sold my AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver for either of the above...
View ArticleJLC Reverso - how to tell if it's manual or quartz without opening caseback?
A shop is selling an older model Lady Reverso (supposedly 260.81.10) without box or papers. My problem is, Reverso in quartz and manual-wind look pretty much the same on the outside. They don't put...
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