Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with watches lately, specifically trying to get a good fake of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, you know, the one you see in their official stores.
First off, I started digging around online, trying to figure out which factories are even making these replicas. Found some forum posts and chats talking about APS Factory and how they’re doing some JLC models. There was a thread specifically about the Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel from APS, which got me thinking, maybe they’re doing the Perpetual Calendar too.
I also read some comments about folks comparing the Master Ultra Thin Moon to the Master Calendar. People were really into the sub-seconds and moon phase combo. It’s cool, but I really had my eyes set on the Perpetual Calendar model. It’s just so clean and doesn’t have all that extra junk on the dial that you see on other high-end watches.
Finding a Good Imitation
So, I reached out to a few sellers that I’ve dealt with before. Asked them straight up if they had any leads on a good JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar replica. One of them got back to me saying that they could get one from APS Factory. I was stoked! I saw the pictures they sent, and honestly, it looked pretty darn good.
- Color: The dial had that eggshell color, just like the one in the JLC boutique.
- Case: They used a pink gold color for the case, which is a match to the authentic model.
- Layout: The layout is what really sold me. They nailed it. Clean, simple, just like the real deal.
Getting It In Hand
After a bit of back and forth, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered it. When it arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. Ripped open the package and there it was. Man, it looked even better in person.
I spent a good hour just checking out all the details. The hands, the markers, the little details on the dial – it’s all there. They even got the thickness right. It’s thin, just like the original. I compared with official pictures from their flagship store. Seriously, you’d have to be a real watch expert to spot the differences.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m pretty happy with this fake. It’s not perfect, of course, but for the price, it’s a steal. If you’re into JLC but don’t want to drop a fortune, this replica is definitely worth checking out. I wore it to a get-together last weekend, and no one suspected a thing. Felt pretty good, I gotta say.
So, that’s my little adventure with the JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar replica. Hope this helps someone out there who’s in the same boat. This whole experience was a bit of a gamble, but it paid off. I’m now enjoying a beautiful watch without breaking the bank!
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