Which stainless-steel perpetual calendar would you buy?

[danwang0520]

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

[F131F]

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

[WatchTimes]

Look wise Id go with the JLC

[Bazil]

JLC. such a lovely watch …

[-dustin]

JLC because it shows the year.

IWC is a close second. Curved strap really makes it feel complete.

[vitalsigns]

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...

[danwang0520]

No love/vote for Blancpain, anyone?

[F131F]

Originally Posted by danwang0520

No love/vote for Blancpain, anyone?

Not for me. Besides, it wasn't included in the poll above your post.

[dakkonmc]

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.

[Ichiran]

I have not researched much into these PC but aesthetics wise, I like the BP most.

[danwang0520]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I have not researched much into these PC but aesthetics wise, I like the BP most.

Could you please rate my selections according to your preference from 1 to 4? Thank you for your opinion.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by danwang0520

Could you please rate my selections according to your preference from 1 to 4? Thank you for your opinion.

Based on aesthetics my preference is 4 - 1 - 3 - 2

[shammad10]

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.




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[Andad]

That JLC is the one.

[adamegret]

Blancpain over JLC for the better movement. GO if you prefer windows over subdials which I don’t.

[AEC]

Originally Posted by vitalsigns

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...

Interesting. My Master Control (current reference) has a rotor that's dead silent. Your comment makes me wonder if my watch is faulty

[ts3]

The JLC for me based on looks alone.

[1William]

GO for me. I like the looks.

[Mr Ben]

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.

[codecow]

My heart says JLC but having inspected one IRL I’d probably check the Blancpain.

[PhilLynott]

JLC or the GO for me and tough to choose between them both fantastic choices.

[mickyd329]

For me, it's a toss up between the JLC and GO.

[vitalsigns]

Originally Posted by AEC

Interesting. My Master Control (current reference) has a rotor that's dead silent. Your comment makes me wonder if my watch is faulty

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.

[Dino944]

Originally Posted by danwang0520

No love/vote for Blancpain, anyone?

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.

[yessir69]

None of those. Moser.

[AAMD11]

BP then GO

[dakkonmc]

Originally Posted by yessir69

None of those. Moser.

I love H Moser and it was one of the Perpetual calendars I looked at. It's an unorthodox layout and not the easiest Perpetual calendars to read.

[Lukla]

I pick JLC first for its well balanced look. Blancpain would be the close second. IWC is too big (at least for me).

[Cayenne06]

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.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by danwang0520

No love/vote for Blancpain, anyone?

It’s not in the poll. ;-)

Anyway, I’d go BP then GO then IWC then JLC.