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Banks · 8 November 2018, 12:09 AM

Hello all.

I am looking to purchase my first gold piece and while quite different watches, I have narrowed it down to the DD40 in rose gold with olive dial or the Jaeger Lecoultre Duomètre Quantième Lunaire.

Retail for both is very similar, with the JLC being slightly more expensive at retail but would get a larger discount if both new and even bigger if I can source a good condition used. The DD is obviously 40mm, with the JLC 40.5mm.

My current collection is BLNR, SubC and DJ41 (blue dial). I think a letter strap complication in gold will sit nicely in my collection and I truly love the craftsmanship and unique movement of the Duomètre Quantième Lunaire but at the same time have had a love for the DD40 olive dial for quite some time.

The JLC is obviously softer in the second hand market and is a more understated watch until you get close and study the dial.

Both are my gold grail watches (along with the JLC 8 Day Perpetual Calendar).

This is a big purchase for me so all opinions are welcome (although I note my opinion is the one that ultimately matters).

sco · 8 November 2018, 12:13 AM

I know this is a Rolex forum, but I would go JLC all day long. Good luck on the decision!

beshannon · 8 November 2018, 12:16 AM

JLC for me all day long

Beautiful watch

watchwatcher · 8 November 2018, 12:20 AM

It depends on whether you want to be able to tell the time or not.

randomguy · 8 November 2018, 12:21 AM

It depends if it is a keeper or not. Big time.

wulin · 8 November 2018, 12:22 AM

DD40 in rose gold with olive dial

Banks · 8 November 2018, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomguy

It depends if it is a keeper or not. Big time.

Do you mean in the sense of resale? As in it would be harder to shift the JLC on the secondary market? The intention is certainly that this will be a keeper but ultimately you can never say never.

Banks · 8 November 2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

It depends on whether you want to be able to tell the time or not.

I anticipated this comment! I have viewed the JLC in real life a few times and the principle time dial is very legible so I don’t have concerns there but I take your point and the DD is more legible.

The Duometre movement is something special and innovative though.

huncho · 8 November 2018, 12:31 AM

dd40 any day

ap1 · 8 November 2018, 12:31 AM

I’d do dd40 here.

Banks · 8 November 2018, 12:38 AM

Interesting, fairly divided so far! Keep the opinions coming

ferrissteve11 · 8 November 2018, 12:44 AM

JLC is quite pretty, but I like the DD design in general. Its a bit of a tough call as they both look good but at the end of the day I would think the DD would lend itself to be more generally wearable as a whole. My .02 this morning.

onnomon · 8 November 2018, 12:47 AM

JLC Duometre! That's a work of art and oozes the tradition of watchmaking.

Brew · 8 November 2018, 01:04 AM

The JLC is beautiful, no doubt, but I would choose the DD. It would get much more use, given my lifestyle.

Frits1980 · 8 November 2018, 01:05 AM

I have the DD40 (rose/olive) but i would go for the JLC, much more class. I would try to get it second hand do. What about a Patek Philippe World Time? Same price range and maybe an option to consider.

denmanproject · 8 November 2018, 01:06 AM

Definitely a tough call, I love that JLC I just think the DD would have more staying power

AK797 · 8 November 2018, 01:10 AM

I'd go DD unless you want something more dressy and on leather.

Rizone · 8 November 2018, 01:11 AM

Day Date definitely
The JLC looks like a mess to me

Vipes · 8 November 2018, 01:12 AM

Dd40

mas12 · 8 November 2018, 01:17 AM

The olive green dial is my fav variation of the DD40... however that JLC is absolutely stunning. As you mentioned, I think a leather strapped dress watch fits well in your collection.

JLC is my vote

kentheevil · 8 November 2018, 01:19 AM

The JLC is definitely one of my favorite dress watch on a strap. First when I saw the topic I knew my answer would be the JLC however, when the dial option of the DD is the olive it make it so much tougher however, considering your collection I'd say JLC as it will really be something different and much more interesting than an all rolex collection.

PLNYC · 8 November 2018, 01:19 AM

DD40 for me because I love the bracelet. The JLC looks amazing but the DD40 is my grail

peterskinner · 8 November 2018, 01:20 AM

How brave are you? To buy the JLC takes real guts. But it is a more special watch.
Me? Too timid.

Banks · 8 November 2018, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterskinner

How brave are you? To buy the JLC takes real guts. But it is a more special watch.
Me? Too timid.

Heart is saying JLC I think and head in saying DD!

Banks · 8 November 2018, 01:29 AM

Thanks for the replies so far, it is good to get others’ perspective.

Chadridv · 8 November 2018, 01:31 AM

DD for me, but the JLC is extraordinary, wow.

kneedeep · 8 November 2018, 01:45 AM

Horologically - JLC no brainer. Everything else - DD40 no brainer. This was not much help. For the complications and price point of the JLC, think I'd look at lightly pre-owned PP ACs which are low in price now.

Zyfon · 8 November 2018, 01:49 AM

I think you need to see the chronograph function of that JLC running to appreciate how awesome it is. That foudroyante hand...

EDL7 · 8 November 2018, 01:49 AM

1 good smack against a door knob..the jlc is all done...finis..lol...

CorradoBrit · 8 November 2018, 01:53 AM

The JLC is a haut horology piece. The Rolex is not. JLC without a doubt.

8 November 2018, 12:09 AM	#1
Banks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 276	Day Date 40 or JLC Duomètre Quantième Lunaire Hello all. I am looking to purchase my first gold piece and while quite different watches, I have narrowed it down to the DD40 in rose gold with olive dial or the Jaeger Lecoultre Duomètre Quantième Lunaire. Retail for both is very similar, with the JLC being slightly more expensive at retail but would get a larger discount if both new and even bigger if I can source a good condition used. The DD is obviously 40mm, with the JLC 40.5mm. My current collection is BLNR, SubC and DJ41 (blue dial). I think a letter strap complication in gold will sit nicely in my collection and I truly love the craftsmanship and unique movement of the Duomètre Quantième Lunaire but at the same time have had a love for the DD40 olive dial for quite some time. The JLC is obviously softer in the second hand market and is a more understated watch until you get close and study the dial. Both are my gold grail watches (along with the JLC 8 Day Perpetual Calendar). This is a big purchase for me so all opinions are welcome (although I note my opinion is the one that ultimately matters).

8 November 2018, 12:16 AM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	JLC for me all day long Beautiful watch __________________ 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

8 November 2018, 01:19 AM	#22
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	DD40 for me because I love the bracelet. The JLC looks amazing but the DD40 is my grail __________________

8 November 2018, 01:31 AM	#26
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	DD for me, but the JLC is extraordinary, wow. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

8 November 2018, 01:45 AM	#27
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Horologically - JLC no brainer. Everything else - DD40 no brainer. This was not much help. For the complications and price point of the JLC, think I'd look at lightly pre-owned PP ACs which are low in price now. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

8 November 2018, 12:13 AM	#2
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I know this is a Rolex forum, but I would go JLC all day long. Good luck on the decision!

8 November 2018, 12:20 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	It depends on whether you want to be able to tell the time or not.

8 November 2018, 12:21 AM	#5
randomguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: J Location: Canada Watch: Rolex OMEGA Posts: 887	It depends if it is a keeper or not. Big time.

8 November 2018, 12:22 AM	#6
wulin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Watch: PP,AP,Rolex,IWC Posts: 578	DD40 in rose gold with olive dial

8 November 2018, 12:31 AM	#9
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,708	dd40 any day

8 November 2018, 12:31 AM	#10
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,519	I’d do dd40 here.

8 November 2018, 12:38 AM	#11
Banks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 276	Interesting, fairly divided so far! Keep the opinions coming

8 November 2018, 12:44 AM	#12
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	JLC is quite pretty, but I like the DD design in general. Its a bit of a tough call as they both look good but at the end of the day I would think the DD would lend itself to be more generally wearable as a whole. My .02 this morning.

8 November 2018, 12:47 AM	#13
onnomon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 143	JLC Duometre! That's a work of art and oozes the tradition of watchmaking.

8 November 2018, 01:04 AM	#14
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	The JLC is beautiful, no doubt, but I would choose the DD. It would get much more use, given my lifestyle.

8 November 2018, 01:05 AM	#15
Frits1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 600	I have the DD40 (rose/olive) but i would go for the JLC, much more class. I would try to get it second hand do. What about a Patek Philippe World Time? Same price range and maybe an option to consider.

8 November 2018, 01:06 AM	#16
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Definitely a tough call, I love that JLC I just think the DD would have more staying power

8 November 2018, 01:10 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I'd go DD unless you want something more dressy and on leather.

8 November 2018, 01:11 AM	#18
Rizone "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: northeast Posts: 51	Day Date definitely The JLC looks like a mess to me

8 November 2018, 01:12 AM	#19
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,909	Dd40

8 November 2018, 01:17 AM	#20
mas12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 116610LN Posts: 384	The olive green dial is my fav variation of the DD40... however that JLC is absolutely stunning. As you mentioned, I think a leather strapped dress watch fits well in your collection. JLC is my vote

8 November 2018, 01:19 AM	#21
kentheevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ken Kelvins Location: bkk Watch: 116610LV Posts: 587	The JLC is definitely one of my favorite dress watch on a strap. First when I saw the topic I knew my answer would be the JLC however, when the dial option of the DD is the olive it make it so much tougher however, considering your collection I'd say JLC as it will really be something different and much more interesting than an all rolex collection.

8 November 2018, 01:20 AM	#23
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	How brave are you? To buy the JLC takes real guts. But it is a more special watch. Me? Too timid.

8 November 2018, 01:29 AM	#25
Banks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 276	Thanks for the replies so far, it is good to get others’ perspective.

8 November 2018, 01:49 AM	#28
Zyfon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 440	I think you need to see the chronograph function of that JLC running to appreciate how awesome it is. That foudroyante hand...

8 November 2018, 01:49 AM	#29
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	1 good smack against a door knob..the jlc is all done...finis..lol...

8 November 2018, 01:53 AM	#30
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	The JLC is a haut horology piece. The Rolex is not. JLC without a doubt.

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