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jayd77 · 7 July 2013, 03:56 AM

Hello everyone, I have an opportunity to purchase a Brand new JLC master calendar for $8k USD online. Firstly, Is this a decent deal and secondly how does it look in person? It looks amazing in the pictures however, I have never seen one in the wild.

Thanks in advance!

jayleb · 7 July 2013, 04:38 AM

Hi there,

I was absolutely obsessed with the master calendar and had the cash ready to buy it.

Unfortunately, as much as I loved the watches (both the old and new master calendar) they were simply too small for my list (41mm is usually my lower limit)

8k is a decent deal on the brand new model. If its the older one with the power reserve, you can definitely find it for lower.

oilman666 · 7 July 2013, 09:04 AM

the JLC Master Calendar is IMHO thier nicest pieces,it is now discontinued, however it is a very well made piece. $8000 is a ok price. is it on bracelet or strap? Does it have power reserve and moonphase?

jayd77 · 7 July 2013, 09:57 AM

Thanks oilman. Yes it does have power reserve and moonphase and on a strap

oilman666 · 7 July 2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayd77

Thanks oilman. Yes it does have power reserve and moonphase and on a strap

buy it b4 I do.. lol .... good luck I wanted one for awhile.

jayd77 · 7 July 2013, 10:34 AM

Thanks for the advice. I really want to pick it up but hesitant dropping $8k without even trying it on. However, from what I have read everyone claims it's a great watch.

oilman666 · 7 July 2013, 11:33 AM

it is a great watch, but you should try it, or one like it, on if possible. Does the person your buying it from offer a return policy? or is it a forum person? You may be able to go to a local AD and see something of similar size with a band to try on. 8000 is alot of wood to drop so be sure, the only thing is you can always resell it if its not for you.. my advise be froggy and JUMP on it...

Al1988 · 8 July 2013, 03:06 AM

My one and only dress watch

oilman666 · 8 July 2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Al1988

My one and only dress watch

SWEET

jayd77 · 8 July 2013, 07:06 AM

Wow!! Awesome watch Al. Do you feel $8k is a reasonable price for a brand new master calendar? Thanks

jayd77 · 8 July 2013, 07:09 AM

Thanks Oilman. I wish it was for a forum member. I would feel much better. I found it online and negotiated the price. There is a 3 day return policy. I'm so indecisive.

oilman666 · 8 July 2013, 08:11 AM

I saw one on line as well, but I think it was a reputable brick and morter jewlery store. Easy enough to confirm. If it was ebay I would be cautious, although some real deals are there so are scammers (just like everywhere)..

IGotId · 9 July 2013, 11:11 AM

It's a beautiful watch! I'd definitely be getting one if it wasn't for the Reverso I have on order. Good luck!

beshannon · 10 July 2013, 07:50 PM

I used to have one. It is a beautiful watch. I sold mine because I began having trouble reading the dial.

FeelingTheBlues · 10 July 2013, 09:34 PM

I think that watch is a very nice one! I almost bought one once but I would have had to get rid of my whole collection to afford it and decided not to do it in the end...

8k is a good deal but I remember seeing better prices around here, perhaps there has been a raise but you may be able to save a tad more if you look around.

slavik · 10 July 2013, 11:51 PM

absolutely beautiful watch, I do miss it...

kilyung · 11 July 2013, 12:58 AM

JLC MCs are great watches. Underrated.

incontrol · 11 July 2013, 01:35 AM

I love this watch! The MC series is really a great line of watches!

Sent from Kevin's Tapatalk!

jayd77 · 11 July 2013, 10:09 AM

Thank you everyone for the input. I have decided that I am definitely going to purchase the JLC Master Calendar. However, I will take Oilman's advice and either purchase from a brick and mortar store or even better a trusted forum member.

I had my heart set on an AP safari a while back but came to the realize I would have to sell my other watches to finance it. The JLC I can afford and will get!

Just curious, I understand that JLC is a very nice watch but why is there no thread dedicated to it on the forums?

Thanks again everyone. As always you have great advice and give me a wonderful education on my passion.

Cheers!

Java · 12 July 2013, 07:23 AM

The MC is one of my all time favorite watches. This one is a Ruthenium dial boutique edition, they made only 35 of these. It is one of the watches I would never part with.

oilman666 · 12 July 2013, 09:51 AM

very nice..

Al1988 · 13 July 2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayd77

Thank you everyone for the input. I have decided that I am definitely going to purchase the JLC Master Calendar. However, I will take Oilman's advice and either purchase from a brick and mortar store or even better a trusted forum member.

I had my heart set on an AP safari a while back but came to the realize I would have to sell my other watches to finance it. The JLC I can afford and will get!

Just curious, I understand that JLC is a very nice watch but why is there no thread dedicated to it on the forums?

Thanks again everyone. As always you have great advice and give me a wonderful education on my passion.

Cheers!

A very good decision

I think you're better off buying from a bricks & mortar or from one of the trusted sellers here on TRF.

Shaun · 13 July 2013, 11:04 PM

I have the JLC master calendar on a stainless steel bracelet. It is a stunning watch indeed.

kilyung · 14 July 2013, 02:39 AM

JLC bracelet is a work of art.

JAMYLIM · 7 February 2014, 02:57 PM

Get a resale and save the money for another watch. I got my from the second hand market for less than US$6,000.

Its worth every cent I paid for. I am sure you will like it alot once you buy it. Have a greeeaaat day!

From Singapore
Jamy Lim

CWIN · 8 February 2014, 10:44 AM

I have the new model. It gets tons of wrist time. Loving it so far. I would think you'd be able to find the older model for less.

7 July 2013, 03:56 AM	#1
jayd77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116528/16613 blue Posts: 134	JLC master calendar Hello everyone, I have an opportunity to purchase a Brand new JLC master calendar for $8k USD online. Firstly, Is this a decent deal and secondly how does it look in person? It looks amazing in the pictures however, I have never seen one in the wild. Thanks in advance! __________________ 116528 Daytona 16613 blue sub z serial 3570.50 Omega

7 July 2013, 09:57 AM	#4
jayd77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116528/16613 blue Posts: 134	Thanks oilman. Yes it does have power reserve and moonphase and on a strap __________________ 116528 Daytona 16613 blue sub z serial 3570.50 Omega

7 July 2013, 10:34 AM	#6
jayd77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116528/16613 blue Posts: 134	Thanks for the advice. I really want to pick it up but hesitant dropping $8k without even trying it on. However, from what I have read everyone claims it's a great watch. __________________ 116528 Daytona 16613 blue sub z serial 3570.50 Omega

8 July 2013, 07:06 AM	#10
jayd77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116528/16613 blue Posts: 134	Wow!! Awesome watch Al. Do you feel $8k is a reasonable price for a brand new master calendar? Thanks __________________ 116528 Daytona 16613 blue sub z serial 3570.50 Omega

8 July 2013, 07:09 AM	#11
jayd77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116528/16613 blue Posts: 134	Thanks Oilman. I wish it was for a forum member. I would feel much better. I found it online and negotiated the price. There is a 3 day return policy. I'm so indecisive. __________________ 116528 Daytona 16613 blue sub z serial 3570.50 Omega

7 July 2013, 04:38 AM	#2
jayleb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1	Hi there, I was absolutely obsessed with the master calendar and had the cash ready to buy it. Unfortunately, as much as I loved the watches (both the old and new master calendar) they were simply too small for my list (41mm is usually my lower limit) 8k is a decent deal on the brand new model. If its the older one with the power reserve, you can definitely find it for lower.

7 July 2013, 09:04 AM	#3
oilman666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Robert Location: new york Watch: Audemars Royal Oak Posts: 137	the JLC Master Calendar is IMHO thier nicest pieces,it is now discontinued, however it is a very well made piece. $8000 is a ok price. is it on bracelet or strap? Does it have power reserve and moonphase?

7 July 2013, 11:33 AM	#7
oilman666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Robert Location: new york Watch: Audemars Royal Oak Posts: 137	it is a great watch, but you should try it, or one like it, on if possible. Does the person your buying it from offer a return policy? or is it a forum person? You may be able to go to a local AD and see something of similar size with a band to try on. 8000 is alot of wood to drop so be sure, the only thing is you can always resell it if its not for you.. my advise be froggy and JUMP on it...

8 July 2013, 03:06 AM	#8
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	My one and only dress watch

8 July 2013, 08:11 AM	#12
oilman666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Robert Location: new york Watch: Audemars Royal Oak Posts: 137	I saw one on line as well, but I think it was a reputable brick and morter jewlery store. Easy enough to confirm. If it was ebay I would be cautious, although some real deals are there so are scammers (just like everywhere).. __________________

9 July 2013, 11:11 AM	#13
IGotId "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Adnan Location: NoVA Posts: 458	It's a beautiful watch! I'd definitely be getting one if it wasn't for the Reverso I have on order. Good luck!

10 July 2013, 07:50 PM	#14
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I used to have one. It is a beautiful watch. I sold mine because I began having trouble reading the dial. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

10 July 2013, 09:34 PM	#15
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I think that watch is a very nice one! I almost bought one once but I would have had to get rid of my whole collection to afford it and decided not to do it in the end... 8k is a good deal but I remember seeing better prices around here, perhaps there has been a raise but you may be able to save a tad more if you look around. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 July 2013, 11:51 PM	#16
slavik "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Slavik Location: NYC/DEN Watch: a couple... Posts: 148	absolutely beautiful watch, I do miss it...

11 July 2013, 12:58 AM	#17
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	JLC MCs are great watches. Underrated.

11 July 2013, 01:35 AM	#18
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I love this watch! The MC series is really a great line of watches! Sent from Kevin's Tapatalk! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

11 July 2013, 10:09 AM	#19
jayd77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116528/16613 blue Posts: 134	Thank you everyone for the input. I have decided that I am definitely going to purchase the JLC Master Calendar. However, I will take Oilman's advice and either purchase from a brick and mortar store or even better a trusted forum member. I had my heart set on an AP safari a while back but came to the realize I would have to sell my other watches to finance it. The JLC I can afford and will get! Just curious, I understand that JLC is a very nice watch but why is there no thread dedicated to it on the forums? Thanks again everyone. As always you have great advice and give me a wonderful education on my passion. Cheers! __________________ 116528 Daytona 16613 blue sub z serial 3570.50 Omega

12 July 2013, 07:23 AM	#20
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	The MC is one of my all time favorite watches. This one is a Ruthenium dial boutique edition, they made only 35 of these. It is one of the watches I would never part with. __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

12 July 2013, 09:51 AM	#21
oilman666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Robert Location: new york Watch: Audemars Royal Oak Posts: 137	very nice.. __________________

13 July 2013, 11:04 PM	#23
Shaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NOTTINGHAM. UK Watch: Rolex 116509 slate Posts: 70	I have the JLC master calendar on a stainless steel bracelet. It is a stunning watch indeed.

14 July 2013, 02:39 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	JLC bracelet is a work of art.

7 February 2014, 02:57 PM	#25
JAMYLIM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SINGAPORE Posts: 4	Get a resale and save the money for another watch. I got my from the second hand market for less than US$6,000. Its worth every cent I paid for. I am sure you will like it alot once you buy it. Have a greeeaaat day! From Singapore Jamy Lim

8 February 2014, 10:44 AM	#26
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	JLC master calendar I have the new model. It gets tons of wrist time. Loving it so far. I would think you'd be able to find the older model for less. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

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