Okay, here’s my story about trying to get that Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire watch.
Man, I really wanted one of those fancy watches. You know, the Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire. I’d been eyeing it for a while now. Those watches are something else. I mean, if there aren’t many made, they’re gonna cost you an arm and a leg. That’s just how it works, right? Less supply, more demand, prices go up.
So, I started looking into these watches. This Duomètre thing, it’s got a dual-wing thingamajig. I was torn between the Chronograph Cal 380 and the Quantième, but I thought, I’m gonna splurge and go for the JLC.
I did some digging around. Found out the Duomètre Quantième Lunaire has this closed dial, and the moon-phase thing is tucked inside the hour and minute subdial. Pretty neat, huh? I was all set to get my hands on one of these beauties.
- First, I looked up all the info on this watch
- Then, I tried to see if I could find it in stores
- I also checked online everywhere
I found a listing for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire, but guess what? It was going for around $22,650! I knew they were expensive, but that was a bit more than I was expecting.
I had some problems during my attempt:
- First of all, the price was too high
- Also, I could not find this model in any store
- Finally, I did not know if I buy it online, it’s a real one
But you know what? It got me thinking. Maybe I could try to make something like it myself. Not the real deal, of course, but something that looks similar. That’s how I got into this whole project.
I started with collecting all the parts I could find. Old watch parts, some gears, and a bunch of other stuff. I spent hours tinkering and trying to put things together. It was tough, I’m not gonna lie. But it was also pretty fun. Like solving a big, complicated puzzle.
My Crafting Steps
- Gathered Materials: I collected old watch parts, gears, and other materials.
- Design Planning: I studied the design of the Duomètre Quantième Lunaire closely.
- Assembly: I spent hours assembling the parts, trying to mimic the look of the watch.
- Testing: I tested each part to make sure it worked and fit well together.
In the end, I managed to make something that kinda looked like the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch. It wasn’t perfect, but I was proud of it. And you know what? It was way cheaper than $22,650!
It’s a nice try for me, and I think I can try more and make it better next time!
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