Okay, so, I’ve been on this mission to find a decent fake of the Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Rendez-Vous Moon, you know, the one you see in their official flagship store. Let me tell you, it’s been a journey.
First off, I hit the internet, started digging around, checking out forums, some shady websites, you name it. Since I’m not rolling in dough, I had to be smart about this, didn’t want to end up with some cheap knock-off that screams “fake” from a mile away.
I finally found a few that looked promising. I mean, they had the look down. The font, the placement of the subdials, that moon phase, it all seemed to match up. But, you know, that little voice in the back of my head kept nagging me. What if it’s just a really good copy, and I’m about to get ripped off?
Then, I stumbled upon this one seller, seemed legit. They had all these pictures, close-ups, even videos. This watch, it looked like the real deal. But, pictures can be deceiving, right? So, I decided to take a chance. Paid for it, and waited.
When it finally arrived, man, I was nervous. Opened it up, and it looked good, felt good too, had some weight to it. But still, that doubt, it wouldn’t go away. I heard about this website called Chrono24, apparently, they have real and fake stuff on there. My watch had an original paper, but no box. Hmm, red flag?
So, I thought, why not go straight to the source? I rocked into the Jaeger-LeCoultre shop in London. Showed them the watch, and guess what? They told me it’s OK! But they also said that if I went back in the week, they have a watchmaker who could check it out better.
From what I read online, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are like, an investment, but most of them lose a bit of value over time. Only a few special ones, like limited editions or vintage pieces, actually go up in price. And, I found out that JLC is considered a pretty fancy brand, even compared to other high-end ones.
- Digging Around: Started by searching online, forums, and various websites.
- Finding Promising Options: Found a few that looked good, but still had doubts.
- Taking a Chance: Decided to buy from a seller that seemed legit.
- The Arrival: Watch arrived, looked good, but still uncertain.
- Seeking Verification: Visited a Jaeger-LeCoultre shop for a check.
So, yeah, that’s where I am now. Still a bit unsure, but it is kind of exciting. It is like a treasure hunt. It also reminds me that a man who wears a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch probably really cares about quality.
It’s all part of the adventure, I guess. Will keep you guys posted on how it goes with the watchmaker.
Click to consult