Jaeger-LeCoultre

benlee338
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Thanks All

Thanks guys for your feedback and comments. Answering some of the questions.

My taste is quite wide. In my collection I have sporty watches like AP offshore and IWC Portuguese and Rolex Explorer II and also elegant dressy watch like Patek 5205 and of course now the JLC Master Calendar is appealing to me. It's kind of hard to nail down. I think the shiny bezel is the most captivating feature for me for the JLC. Also, it's thickness is not so thin that it resembles a coin but have substantial feel and presence to it on the wrist.

I prefer RG to SS for non-sporty watch. I am also consider the Duometre but it's a bit stretching the budget. I drool over the Doumetre Global Time in Rose Gold recently at a JLC boutique and it's gorgeous. Unfortunately, I only have about USD20K to spend for now.

I have tried out the JLC Perpetual calendar but the dial is too busy and hard to read. Also the Master Calendar just looks better. I am not that keen on the "complete calendar" though as I forsee it will be a hassle to adjust. If there is a perpetual or annual calendar version of the Master Calendar, then it will be perfect.

I am not into vintage. I prefer buy modern brand new watches off an AD.

Another contender I am also considering the Vacheron Constantine Patrimony Traditionelle small seconds at the same time. It can be had from my AD for about the same price. The VC is beautiful as well but a bit more understated, and just basic 3 hands function and no calendar. But VC is a member of the trinity, and perhaps more collectible? I am not sure... It sounds like a good idea to complete the trinity since I already have AP and PP.

What do you all think?