Today, I decided to mess around with this watch, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar. I’d been eyeing it for a while. I even looked at some Rolex watches, but in the end, I liked the style of this Jaeger-LeCoultre better. It just has that classic vibe, you know?
So, I went down to a specialty store to check it out. The original order unboxing experience. This is a perpetual calendar watch, which, let me tell you, is pretty darn complicated. It’s like a tiny computer on your wrist. This thing can keep track of the days, months, and even leap years. I mean, it knows when it’s February 28th or 29th. Wild, right?
I learned that the LeCoultre trademark was replaced by the Jaeger-LeCoultre trademark back in ’85. This model is pretty slick. The case is 40mm, which is a good size for my wrist, and it’s only 10.95mm thick. It’s got this polished finish on the top, the lugs, and even the back. Looks super sharp.
- First, I wound it up. It’s got a smooth winding mechanism, feels really solid.
- Second, I set the time. No surprises there, pretty standard stuff.
- Then, I started playing with the perpetual calendar functions. It was not easy to set. This is where it got interesting. I had to use the little pushers on the side of the case to adjust the day, date, month, and year. It took me a bit to get the hang of it, but once I did, it was pretty cool to see it all working.
I wore it around the house for the rest of the day, just to get a feel for it. It’s comfortable, not too heavy. And it definitely looks the part. I kept catching myself looking at it, admiring the details on the dial.
Conclusion
This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar is a real piece of work. It’s not just a watch; it’s a tiny engineering marvel. It is well-made and is a great watch to wear around. I am very happy with it.
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