Alright, let’s talk about this Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire. I’ve been eyeing this beauty for a while, and I finally decided to go for it. The whole Dual-Wing concept really got me – it’s like having two watches in one, you know? Pretty revolutionary stuff.
So, first things first, I did my homework. I mean, we’re not talking about pocket change here, right? I looked up everything I could find about spotting a fake. The biggest red flag is a quartz movement – if it’s quartz, it’s definitely not the real deal. Genuine Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are all about that mechanical movement.
Then there’s the serial number. It’s supposed to be on the movement, either on the back or under the dial. And get this, sometimes the case’s production year can be a year or two behind the movement’s year. Apparently, they might assemble the watches later using movements they already have in stock.
Now, choosing between the Chronograph Cal 380 and the Quantième Lunaire was tough. Both are stunning, but the fully closed dial on the Quantième Lunaire, with just the moon-phase peeking through, won me over. It’s just so elegant and understated.
I took a bit of a gamble and ordered it. I weighed the risks, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best. When it finally arrived, the anticipation was killing me! I carefully inspected the watch in person, checking out the weight, the finish, all the little details. It was quite great!
I compared it to pictures of the original – the font, the subdials, the moon phase, everything. The quality is exactly what you’d expect from a top-notch brand like JLC. It’s a hefty investment, sure, but seeing it in person, you understand why.
My Key Takeaways from the Imitation
- Movement: Made sure it was a mechanical movement, not quartz. That’s a big no-no.
- Serial Number: Checked for the serial number on the movement and made a note of the production year difference.
- Model Choice: Ultimately went with the Duomètre Quantième Lunaire because of its unique dial design.
- Ordering and Inspection: Took a leap of faith with the order but thoroughly inspected it upon arrival.
- Comparison: Compared every detail to the original to make sure it matched up.
All in all, I’m thrilled with my Duomètre Quantième Lunaire. It’s a stunning piece of watchmaking, and I feel like I made a pretty informed decision. It’s a reminder that sometimes, taking a chance can really pay off.
I saw that Jaeger-LeCoultre just released some new Duomètre models – the Quantième Lunaire, Chronograph Moon, and Heliotourbillon Perpetual. They’re all available now, but mine will always be my first love.
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