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ExplorerI · 3 January 2023, 01:50 AM

I’m always amazed by how affordable the Jaeger Le-Coultre line goes for second hand. Recently saw an auction where a new rose gold ultra thin went for 8k. Retail on that is $19.4. You’re getting something pretty close to the quality of a Calatrava for less than a Datejust. What gives?

Screwly · 3 January 2023, 01:58 AM

Unfortunately, second hand pricing is usually pumped because of hype, and JLC is not a hyped up watch. Great value for buyers though.

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steeevvvooo · 3 January 2023, 01:59 AM

They do some great watches, have a rich heritage and fly under the radar for most people. That last point is important IMO... they didn't get caught in the hype. Jlc generally trade like most watches did until about 5 years ago, i.e. below list price.

A thread is useless without pics ;) , so...

I tried on the new Polaris Perpetual last week. Beautiful dial, but felt too "slab sided" to me despite the fact it isn't all that thick on paper.

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ExplorerI · 3 January 2023, 02:12 AM

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They do some great watches, have a rich heritage and fly under the radar for most people. That last point is important IMO... they didn't get caught in the hype. Jlc generally trade like most watches did until about 5 years ago, i.e. below list price.

A thread is useless without pics ;) , so...

I tried on the new Polaris Perpetual last week. Beautiful dial, but felt too "slab sided" to me despite the fact it isn't all that thick on paper.

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Very nice detailed dial on that. It does look pretty thick in the side shot though. I never got too excited about their line of modern Polaris but their moon phase dress watches look good

DonLee · 15 March 2023, 01:36 AM

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Very nice detailed dial on that. It does look pretty thick in the side shot though. I never got too excited about their line of modern Polaris but their moon phase dress watches look good

It doesn't help when it doesn't have contours on the case sides. At 42mm wide 12mm thick, it's 1mm wider and 2mm thicker than a 15510 royal oak. I think we also get used to PQ watches as higher horology, and hence in thinner form.

Uncle2002 · 3 January 2023, 02:39 AM

Also tried on the Polaris PC last week but had a different impression. I guess if you approach the watch as a dress piece, it will feel too thick. But if you approach as a sports watch, it's actually very wearable and great wrist presence. To each their own...

pug208 · 10 April 2023, 11:03 AM

the thickness has to do with the water resistance level and JLC just cannot make thinner casing like Rolex. I like JLC though.

GusFring · 3 January 2023, 03:46 AM

I plan to explore JLC this year and hopefully pick something up.

Don’t want to sound like a broken record but nothing viable interests me in the Rolex range

stockjock1975 · 9 January 2023, 12:25 AM

Prices are what prices are. All i know is I LOVE JLC!!

oconnorandrew64 · 1 July 2023, 11:04 PM

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Prices are what prices are. All i know is I LOVE JLC!!

Great taste! I have the same albeit on a yellow strap

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oconnorandrew64 · 1 July 2023, 11:07 PM

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Prices are what prices are. All i know is I LOVE JLC!!

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seabreeze · 20 December 2023, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Prices are what prices are. All i know is I LOVE JLC!!

VERY nice color combination, can we get the model and color info?

break · 20 December 2023, 12:57 PM

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VERY nice color combination, can we get the model and color info?

The watch is JLC Geophysic 1958, LE of 800.

EEpro · 9 January 2023, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ExplorerI

I’m always amazed by how affordable the Jaeger Le-Coultre line goes for second hand. Recently saw an auction where a new rose gold ultra thin went for 8k. Retail on that is $19.4. You’re getting something pretty close to the quality of a Calatrava for less than a Datejust. What gives?

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Screwly · 9 January 2023, 01:16 AM

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Not always just rappers or ballers. There’s a guy named John Mayer who is the biggest hypebeast over any rapper. Which I’m sure you’re aware lol

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trackingtime · 9 January 2023, 02:19 AM

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Not always just rappers or ballers. There’s a guy named John Mayer who is the biggest hypebeast over any rapper. Which I’m sure you’re aware lol

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WHUT? lol he started with IWC. lol
not to sound like a fan boy but he knows his shit

Screwly · 9 January 2023, 02:38 AM

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WHUT? lol he started with IWC. lol
not to sound like a fan boy but he knows his shit

My point is that anything he touches with watches will automatically turn into a hype watch now a days. 116508 for example

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trackingtime · 9 January 2023, 03:19 AM

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My point is that anything he touches with watches will automatically turn into a hype watch now a days. 116508 for example

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oh. ok then that sounds right
but only that 116508.

the rest that he owns are almost out of reach

ILoveFerrari · 7 April 2023, 01:59 AM

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WHUT? lol he started with IWC. lol
not to sound like a fan boy but he knows his shit

How many big pilots he has? I remember it's like around 15 or more ...

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seabreeze · 15 December 2023, 01:54 AM

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hahahah

Willyjo · 15 December 2023, 01:59 AM

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Sad truth

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subtona · 9 January 2023, 01:16 AM

Because their service costs are the price of the watch.

ExplorerI · 9 January 2023, 01:55 AM

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Because their service costs are the price of the watch.

Their service costs that much higher than a Rolex?

subtona · 9 January 2023, 02:45 AM

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Their service costs that much higher than a Rolex?

I have not owned one but Starting over 2k from what I have heard on multiple occasions.

trackingtime · 9 January 2023, 03:20 AM

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I have not owned one but Starting over 2k from what I have heard on multiple occasions.

not entirely true.
serviced a JLC Deepsea Alarm for less than 1k by JLC boutique

subtona · 9 January 2023, 03:22 AM

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not entirely true.
serviced a JLC Deepsea Alarm for less than 1k by JLC boutique

Watch-Geek · 30 June 2023, 08:43 PM

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I have not owned one but Starting over 2k from what I have heard on multiple occasions.

My Reverso Duoface was quoted 750 EUR for a service.

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ajw45 · 9 January 2023, 04:00 AM

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Because their service costs are the price of the watch.

False. JLC service costs are very reasonable compared to the likes of AP, PP, ALS, etc. when it comes to complications. For what AP charges to service a time only watch JLC will service a tourbillon or a perpetual.

fullofboats · 9 January 2023, 06:07 PM

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False. JLC service costs are very reasonable compared to the likes of AP, PP, ALS, etc. when it comes to complications. For what AP charges to service a time only watch JLC will service a tourbillon or a perpetual.

Agree

I took an AP PC, Lange, and JLC reverse in for servicing in December. Was quoted 6 months and +usd1k at Lange and 10 weeks and usd700 at JLC. AP still hasn’t gotten to me on a quote but it’ll be more than 6 months and probably usd3k

trackingtime · 9 January 2023, 11:57 PM

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False. JLC service costs are very reasonable compared to the likes of AP, PP, ALS, etc. when it comes to complications. For what AP charges to service a time only watch JLC will service a tourbillon or a perpetual.

AP servicing cost is a joke

3 January 2023, 01:50 AM	#1
ExplorerI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 741	Why are JLC market values so low? I’m always amazed by how affordable the Jaeger Le-Coultre line goes for second hand. Recently saw an auction where a new rose gold ultra thin went for 8k. Retail on that is $19.4. You’re getting something pretty close to the quality of a Calatrava for less than a Datejust. What gives?

3 January 2023, 01:58 AM	#2
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	Unfortunately, second hand pricing is usually pumped because of hype, and JLC is not a hyped up watch. Great value for buyers though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

3 January 2023, 01:59 AM	#3
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	They do some great watches, have a rich heritage and fly under the radar for most people. That last point is important IMO... they didn't get caught in the hype. Jlc generally trade like most watches did until about 5 years ago, i.e. below list price. A thread is useless without pics ;) , so... I tried on the new Polaris Perpetual last week. Beautiful dial, but felt too "slab sided" to me despite the fact it isn't all that thick on paper. Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

9 January 2023, 01:16 AM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,447	Because their service costs are the price of the watch. __________________

3 January 2023, 02:39 AM	#6
Uncle2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 46	Also tried on the Polaris PC last week but had a different impression. I guess if you approach the watch as a dress piece, it will feel too thick. But if you approach as a sports watch, it's actually very wearable and great wrist presence. To each their own...

10 April 2023, 11:03 AM	#7
pug208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Terry Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 40	the thickness has to do with the water resistance level and JLC just cannot make thinner casing like Rolex. I like JLC though.

3 January 2023, 03:46 AM	#8
GusFring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Gustavo Location: Space Posts: 182	I plan to explore JLC this year and hopefully pick something up. Don’t want to sound like a broken record but nothing viable interests me in the Rolex range

9 January 2023, 12:25 AM	#9
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	Prices are what prices are. All i know is I LOVE JLC!!

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