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Hendrikus · 30 March 2022, 08:44 PM

So I know JLC does not get a huge amount of love on TRF, but I think this release is utterly spectacular:

https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/gb-...etual-calendar

The only thing stopping me ordering one is the knowledge that it will probably be worth half I paid for it by the time I get home?! I don't buy watches as an investment, but I do enjoy feeling that I can get out of them without too much of a haircut!

I hope JLC start to build more brand equity because I love much of what they do. Anyone else think this is a stunner?

charger_vital · 30 March 2022, 09:25 PM

I think its cool. But I'm not sure it's cool enough to pull the trigger. As you say, you will be able to get it in a year (or less) at a discount.

Totally agree with you on the JLC love. They should get way more than they do.

HHIslander · 30 March 2022, 10:19 PM

I love it, it’s a great looking watch. The $29,600 price tag is going to put it out of running for me though. Compared to the rest of the Polaris line, that’s priced way too high.

londonpilgrim · 31 March 2022, 12:07 AM

I like this too, but, as someone said, wait a year and get a discount.

DoraTheExplorerII · 31 March 2022, 01:03 AM

I don't mind the price actually if the finishing is up to par. Would JLC finish these to a higher level?

Rrpdc · 31 March 2022, 01:19 AM

Definitely do not like the orange markers. Rest of watch is great.

ChetBaker · 31 March 2022, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoraTheExplorerII

I don't mind the price actually if the finishing is up to par. Would JLC finish these to a higher level?

From looking at pictures of the movement, i don’t think so. Seems to be the same ol industrial machine finish. This is really my biggest complaint about modern day JLC - you cannot ask 30k+ for any watch, regardless of complications and not at least have some level of hand finish.

TswaneNguni · 31 March 2022, 03:39 AM

Love it !

justin.meridabikes · 31 March 2022, 01:20 PM

asking price is too high for what is essentially a basic movement with a perp module stacked on top

rootbeer7 · 31 March 2022, 04:32 PM

Totally agree OP. Stunning and relatively great value (if you have that money to spend on a watch).

Ironawe · 1 April 2022, 02:10 PM

Have the sky dweller, which is an awesome watch but have to say the new JLC perpetual calendar is a must have. Hope Rolex will produce a modern perpetual calendar one day.

Michael1968 · 1 April 2022, 04:23 PM

Love it so much

beshannon · 4 April 2022, 03:46 AM

I love it and would like to see it in the metal. Could be something I rearrange my collection for

Rrpdc · 4 April 2022, 06:06 AM

Like it but do not like the orange triangle at 12 o’clock.

dchang81 · 4 April 2022, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justin.meridabikes

asking price is too high for what is essentially a basic movement with a perp module stacked on top

It's a module?

2001jesper · 4 April 2022, 07:12 AM

Really like it!

yessir69 · 4 April 2022, 07:25 AM

Price looks about right to me. I think it’s their best novelty this year. Can’t wait to see it in person.

JC180 · 4 April 2022, 08:58 AM

I'm loving this currently and have asked my AD to have a play. Big disappointment is the movement. Too small for the 42mm case and just looks like a dated architecture compared to the amazing in house movements from Blancpain, Vacheron, and even their junior stablemate IWC. Will have to see it in person but the pics look epic and a great size for a sports watch.

mps354 · 4 April 2022, 12:04 PM

I really like it. Kind of wish it had a black dial, could be a perfect all-rounder

30 March 2022, 08:44 PM	#1
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 815	JLC Polaris Perpetual Calendar So I know JLC does not get a huge amount of love on TRF, but I think this release is utterly spectacular: https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/gb-...etual-calendar The only thing stopping me ordering one is the knowledge that it will probably be worth half I paid for it by the time I get home?! I don't buy watches as an investment, but I do enjoy feeling that I can get out of them without too much of a haircut! I hope JLC start to build more brand equity because I love much of what they do. Anyone else think this is a stunner? __________________ A collector of Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, JLC and Cartier

31 March 2022, 04:32 PM	#10
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,143	Totally agree OP. Stunning and relatively great value (if you have that money to spend on a watch). __________________ @imrootbeer7

1 April 2022, 02:10 PM	#11
Ironawe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1	JLC Polaris Perpetual Calendar Have the sky dweller, which is an awesome watch but have to say the new JLC perpetual calendar is a must have. Hope Rolex will produce a modern perpetual calendar one day.

4 April 2022, 03:46 AM	#13
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I love it and would like to see it in the metal. Could be something I rearrange my collection for __________________ 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

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30 March 2022, 09:25 PM	#2
charger_vital "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Basel Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi Posts: 1,008	I think its cool. But I'm not sure it's cool enough to pull the trigger. As you say, you will be able to get it in a year (or less) at a discount. Totally agree with you on the JLC love. They should get way more than they do.

30 March 2022, 10:19 PM	#3
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,288	I love it, it’s a great looking watch. The $29,600 price tag is going to put it out of running for me though. Compared to the rest of the Polaris line, that’s priced way too high.

31 March 2022, 12:07 AM	#4
londonpilgrim "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: london Posts: 369	I like this too, but, as someone said, wait a year and get a discount.

31 March 2022, 01:03 AM	#5
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	I don't mind the price actually if the finishing is up to par. Would JLC finish these to a higher level?

31 March 2022, 01:19 AM	#6
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Definitely do not like the orange markers. Rest of watch is great.

31 March 2022, 03:39 AM	#8
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Love it !

31 March 2022, 01:20 PM	#9
justin.meridabikes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: singapore Posts: 11	asking price is too high for what is essentially a basic movement with a perp module stacked on top

1 April 2022, 04:23 PM	#12
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Love it so much

4 April 2022, 06:06 AM	#14
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Like it but do not like the orange triangle at 12 o’clock.

4 April 2022, 07:12 AM	#16
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,764	Really like it!

4 April 2022, 07:25 AM	#17
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,287	Price looks about right to me. I think it’s their best novelty this year. Can’t wait to see it in person.

4 April 2022, 08:58 AM	#18
JC180 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jacob Location: UK Watch: BLNR, BLRO, LV, SD Posts: 355	I'm loving this currently and have asked my AD to have a play. Big disappointment is the movement. Too small for the 42mm case and just looks like a dated architecture compared to the amazing in house movements from Blancpain, Vacheron, and even their junior stablemate IWC. Will have to see it in person but the pics look epic and a great size for a sports watch.

4 April 2022, 12:04 PM	#19
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,095	I really like it. Kind of wish it had a black dial, could be a perfect all-rounder

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