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i was going to buy the gold 8 day perp until the UN Ludwig perp became available
i think the 8 day in gold is superb whilst the squelette is sublimely out of my league 
i went for the UN Ludwig because of Ludwig Oeschlins connection to it AND it being the first Perp that can be wound back and forwards so can be adjusted in 2100. i've got it in my diary to remind me. i'll be 136 years old so will need reminding
the Ludwig, like the freak and Galileo, was a groundbreaking watch, but gets very little recognition. everyone plumps for the gmt +/-, but thats a subject for the UN forum.
love the 8 day, but here's mine
this poor pic taken on what i call 'the night of the long dates' or better known as Feb 29th leap year.
Graham
As we spoke of Perpetual Calendars, is the A.LECOULTRE 8 DAYS Perpetual the nicest?
I recently posted a topic about the Grande Memovox, an appealing perpetual calendar with its platinum case and its deep blue dial... It gave me the idea to make a comparative post about JLC Perpetual Calendars... This A.L 8 Days Perpetual is, for me, one ...
I know this is a JLC forum...
But I think of all the perpetuals out there, I like the Glashutte Original Senator Perpetual the most. It may have not have a 8 day reserve, alarm or even chronograph complication (like Zenith El Primero), but its dial is the easiest to read and the displ...
I also know it is a JLC forum
But if chosing a 'simple' (no other complication) perpetual, I would go for the Moser. The Jaeger LeCoultre is a bit too thick and the dial too busy for my liking, and I realy like the 'understatement' of the Moser (you can't really tell it is a perpetual...
Very nice!
The Moser is indeed very elegant because of its simple display. I know it is has full perpetual function but it is without the day and year display, albeit a leap year indication on the movement side. I start to wonder when would a perpetual watch not a p...
Sincere appologies, Clavi,...
...I guess I should think before typing.... ;-) Regards! Suitbert
Squelette for me, please
If you are talking only about the JLC models, and I presume you are in your overview above, then it is the Squelette for me without any hesitation. It may not be the easiest perpetual to read, but it is stunning! One of my very favorites among all brands,...
Thanks for the excellent read...
I'm leaning slightly toward the skeleton version but agree that it's really not easy to read. (Yes the same problem for the minute repeater but we 'hear' the time instead of reading the time so that's ok there!) I think the Rose Gold version of the skelet...
Excellent Post
Nicolas - Thank you for the excellent post. Your knowledge of watches and your skills at photography make reading your post more than a pleasure but an education. I would recommend my friends wanting to know more about JLC to come here and ready your post...
Agree with previous comments....
I like the JLC Master Control Perpetual because of its size (especially the case thinness). The calendar-setting mechanism is also one of the simplest with a single pusher to set all indicators. The GO perpetual with its window indicators and large date i...
thank you Nicolas....
(I dont know what happended but somehow my post got lost while writing, but Ill try again since I have some time) First I would like to say thank you for the huge effort you put in to keeping this forum interesting and educational. You spoil us with great...
Off topic
HURRAAAAAAAAAAAA. just this minute I got a note from the post office. I can go and pick up my MC Annual Calendar. Its back from a complete service in Le Sentier. 2 and a half months - not too bad. Best COD (I must be going now)
Wow, they were fast!
2 months and an half is quite a good thing to service a watch! So, now, did you find the buckle? Best. Nicolas PS...You own us some pics! LOL
"auuch" my friend..
just picked it up. I got a little more than i paid for. (800 euro) Seems they put a nick in the bezel. Not quite shure what to do its about 1 mm long on the inner edge of the bezel at 2 o clock. I just tried to phone the AD who is 400km away. His busy but...
Send your AD some pics before you gave him the watch, and pics of when,
You got your watch Back from the Service Center...He will certainly polish the watch totake the ding off...Doesn't seem too catastrophic, BTW... Keep us informed! Best. Nicolas
hi Nico..
Of course I didnt take pictures of it before......... LOL But of course thats the thing to do in the future. You see above the "5" on the date ring. It looks a bit deep for polishing because it cuts in to the edge. What do you guys think should I just liv...
Still beautiful
I feel for you on the damage to your watch. Othershere more expereinced than I will advise you better on what to do. But I will say that this remains such a beautiful watch. The black dial on the MM is my favorite version Every time I see photos of it, li...
Honestly, I'd live with
But this is not the matter, this is a matter of principes...You bring a watch that has to come back in the same condition, if not better, while back form the service center. But honestly, I hardly see this ding on your pic, my friend... Best. nicolas
Nicolas, every time you make your point on JLC’s painted blue hands…
…you make me love JLC’s heated blue hands more and more Marcelo
Perpetual skeleton 8 days all the way...Nicolas.
Hi Nicolas, As usual very good read and brief review..... I am still me.....the skeleton all the way but cant agree more with Jester's opinion on rg on the skeleton piece the best with rose gold hands...... thanks. Regards, BHK9
i was going to buy the gold 8 day perp until the UN Ludwig perp became available
i think the 8 day in gold is superb whilst the squelette is sublimely out of my league i went for the UN Ludwig because of Ludwig Oeschlins connection to it AND it being the first Perp that can be wound back and forwards so can be adjusted in 2100. i've g...
How I understand you, Graham
The First PC I bought was the IWC Da Vinci Rattrapante, in platinum... imageshack .us"> src=" " border="0" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/> Then I saw, two years later, this UN PC, and fell immediately in love, with its unique Sonata Look...and the s...
to have that pair of skeletal
is a vision i like... that is truly a dream. Outstanding of some of the most beautyful JLC can offer. I understand the funding issue though ;-) kind regards COD
Excellent comparison, Nicolas!
I definitely prefer the skeleton version. I just need an excuse to stare at the watch as long as possible. Thanks!