Okay, so a while back I got this itch to get my hands on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. I mean, who wouldn’t, right? It’s like the holy grail for watch nerds like me. It all started when I saw a picture of it online – that sleek design, the pink gold case, I was a goner.
First thing I did was hit up all the usual spots. You know, those online marketplaces where you can find just about anything. I found a couple of listings, and let me tell you, the prices were all over the place. Some were going for around 15 grand, others were way more. It was a total mess. It seemed like finding a real one, for a fair price, was gonna be rough.
But I wasn’t giving up. I started digging deeper. I joined some watch forums, talked to other collectors, trying to find a solid one. After a lot of back and forth, I stumbled upon this guy who was selling his JLC. He seemed legit, and he had all the paperwork to prove it. We chatted for a bit, and I felt good about it, so I pulled the trigger. I wired him the money, a bit nervous but excited. I mean, it is big money, right?
- Talked to seller on forum
- Checked the provided documents
- Arranged the payment
- Received the watch and inspected it
A few days later, the package arrived. I ripped that thing open like a kid on Christmas morning. And there it was, in all its glory. This Jaeger-LeCoultre, the real deal. 39mm in diameter, just 9.4mm thick, a perfect size. I put it on my wrist, and it felt like it was meant to be there. The weight, the feel of the pink gold, it was all perfect. And man, that dial! Every time I checked it, I felt so happy that I made this deal.
I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I gotta say, it’s even better than I imagined. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar is a masterpiece. A total win for me. It is for sure one of my best purchase in recent years.
But yeah, that’s my story of how I got my hands on this beauty. It was a bit of a journey, but totally worth it in the end. Hope you enjoyed my little adventure!