So, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101 Manchette for a while now. I finally took the plunge and started my hunt. It was not easy, I tell you!
I began by scouring online. I browsed through countless listings and forums. I saw a few posts about people asking if their watches were real or fake. There was this one forum, I think it was called WatchUSeek or something, where someone was asking about a Master Control JLC, and another about a Reverso. This got me a bit worried, to be honest.
Then, I came across some articles on how to spot an imitation. It’s crazy how good some of these fakes are. I learned that the Calibre 101 was invented way back in 1929, which is pretty cool. And it’s like a tiny piece of art, all those tiny parts working together. These articles also mentioned that Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are usually a good investment and hold their value, especially certain models.
I also found out that if the movement is quartz, it’s definitely a fake. Jaeger-LeCoultre uses mechanical movements. The real ones are powered by something like the 846 calibre movement. Also, I learned that some have diamond housings, but not all, so I needed to be careful.
After a lot of searching and comparing, I finally found one that I thought was the real deal. It was nerve-wracking, I’m not gonna lie. But I did my homework, checked all the details I could think of, and compared it with all the info I gathered. It felt like forever but I think I made the purchase!
Here’s what I looked for:
- Movement: I made sure it wasn’t a quartz movement. The real ones are mechanical.
- Model details: I checked the specific model features, like whether it should have diamonds or not.
- Seller reputation: I looked up the seller as much as I could, checking reviews and feedback from others.
- Price: If it seemed too good to be true, it probably was.
In the end, I went for it. I bought the watch! It was a bit of a splurge, but I’m so excited. It’s a beautiful timepiece, and I feel like I got a piece of history. I think I have successfully bought a real one. Fingers crossed!
I’ll keep you guys updated when it arrives. Wish me luck!
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