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View Poll Results: Which is the best stainless-steel perpetual calendar? | |||
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar |
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65 | 67.71% |
Glashutte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar |
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25 | 26.04% |
IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 |
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6 | 6.25% |
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#1 |
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Which stainless-steel perpetual calendar would you buy?
Dear TRF,
I'm thinking in mind of getting a mid-tier branded stainless steel dress watch that has perpetual calendar complication, I have narrowed down to this list below. 1) Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar: ![]() 2) Glashutte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar: ![]() 3) IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42: ![]() 4) Blancpain Villeret QP Phases de Lune: ![]() Which one of the above is the best choice to buy in your opinion? Edited: added a fourth choice - Blancpain Last edited by danwang0520; 27 June 2024 at 12:28 AM.. Reason: added a fourth choice - Blancpain |
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I voted for the GO because:
- It is the most legible - I have not heard/read anything about movement problems like I have with the Richemont cousins |
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Look wise Id go with the JLC
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JLC. such a lovely watch …
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JLC because it shows the year.
IWC is a close second. Curved strap really makes it feel complete. |
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I like the aesthetics of the JLC the best, but I swore to myself I'd never buy another automatic JLC until they replace the ceramic ball bearings that sound like a child's rattle. So not luxury...
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Perhaps JLC improved the noise. The last JLC I bought, a Geophysic Universal Time, which I still own and do like, makes way too much noise.
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No love/vote for Blancpain, anyone?
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The only Blancpain I really like is the Fifty Fathoms, and for what it costs there is almost always something else I'd rather have.
I respect GO, and their design is fine, but some how I just can't get excited about the idea of owning one. IWC's haven't made anything I have really liked since the early 2000s. They used to make some cool watches, now I just think of them as a lesser version of JLCs. JLC makes a solid high quality product, the designs are classic, and a friend of mine has owned a JLC Master Perpetual Calendar in rose gold for several years. He really likes it a lot and hasn't had any issues with it. Wishing you lots of luck with whatever you decide. |
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I voted for GO
It's very legible dial with fantastic power reserve, and great finishes for the price. I wanted to get a perpetual calendar 4 years ago and looked at all three option you have listed in person along with more expensive brands. GO is by far the best option out of these 3 listed and it was the one I purchased. |
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I have not researched much into these PC but aesthetics wise, I like the BP most.
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Does it need to be stainless steel?
I picked up this Blancpain perpetual from 2007 for about 12k- so even cheaper than all those on your list- and also has the under the lugs adjusters that mean you don’t need pushers etc. very neat. ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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That JLC is the one.
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Blancpain over JLC for the better movement. GO if you prefer windows over subdials which I don’t.
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The JLC for me based on looks alone.
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GO for me. I like the looks.
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All 4 are nice but I’m going with the JLC followed by the IWC.
I’m not a fan of Romans and the JLC just looks fresher and more modern while having good legibility and all the history I like in a brand. |
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My heart says JLC but having inspected one IRL I’d probably check the Blancpain.
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JLC or the GO for me and tough to choose between them both fantastic choices.
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For me, it's a toss up between the JLC and GO.
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None of those. Moser.
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BP then GO
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I pick JLC first for its well balanced look. Blancpain would be the close second. IWC is too big (at least for me).
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I owned the GO as well as the JLC and the GO was a better piece if you can handle the size. I traded the JLC for the GO because the JLC dial was difficult for me to read. I later traded the GO for a Patek 5205G, otherwise I would still own the GO.
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