How cannot you fall in love when you see that? But once encased... There is a big issue, which is confirmed once on the wrist... This is a watch which is unwearable for most of the wrists... The case is 48 mm big, and... 18,66 mm high! Jaeger Lecoultre do...
... You are spot on. For that kind of dough, the JLC is the ONLY way to go. I do like the viewing window on the side, but that's not a good enough reason for a major purchase.