Milestone watches
I have a philosophy to only buy a watch to commemorate an event or milestone. I think it makes the watch a little more special and I'll be more reluctant to sell it because of sentimental value.
I want to share this semi recent acquisition that I bought to celebrate my 40th birthday and a career milestone. I've always dreamt about owning a JLC and the Master Chronograph Calendar really caught my eye. I consider it a "bargain" given its pedigree and complications. Although I consider myself lucky having dodged all the recent significant price increases from JLC.
What are you milestone watches?
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There have three watches in this category, this is the most complicated one. Congrats. very nice one.
Absolute stunner your a lucky son of a gun…!!
WOW!
There have three watches in this category, this is the most complicated one. Congrats. very nice one.
I tried some of them. The Polaris Chrono was too similar to another watch of mine. The Calendar in silver and the blue dial were too formal for what I need and the geographic didn't appeal to me.
Absolute stunner your a lucky son of a gun…!!
Thank you. I'm looking for straps to match it. I don't see many examples online with non-JLC straps to take inspiration from.
Huge fan of JLC. That watch is awesome!
Stunning piece man, enjoy it in good health.
Amazing piece 👌🏻
I try connecting my watches with my life events:
Bought the Pepsi for my 40th birthday
The Todur Royal for being offered a partnership at my firm
Does getting a watch as the silver lining to a stressful and unpleasant experience being stranded overseas with covid count?
Really really nice JLC. Congratulations!!! It gives ideas for my 40th coming up next year 😎
My only milestone watch, 5th wedding anniversary
Congratulation to your Master Control. Looks stunning and great choise to go with the bracelet👍
Congratulation to your Master Control. Looks stunning and great choise to go with the bracelet👍
Thank you. I was hesitant with the bracelet coz it looked blingy in the photos but it didn't look bad in person so I decided to get it and I'm glad I did.
Amazing watch!
Wear it in the best of health!
2 of my milestone watches are JLCs too.
First is my reservo, which I bought when I first moved to Switzerland so I had "S" for Swiss engraved at the back.
And Second, an Atmos, my first step into world is clock :)
Congratulations on reaching a milestone and I hope you wear your new JLC in good health. I was considering a JLC for my milestone purchase but decided to purchase a Girard-Perregaux instead. I wrote a post about it here: https://www.watchcrunch.com/lifestyle_nyc/posts/my-first-haute-horlogerie-timepiece-218621
Wow beautiful watch congratulations
Amazing watch!
Wear it in the best of health!
2 of my milestone watches are JLCs too.
First is my reservo, which I bought when I first moved to Switzerland so I had "S" for Swiss engraved at the back.
And Second, an Atmos, my first step into world is clock :)
Brads clock :)
Congrats! I bought a new Speedy to celebrate my upcoming retirement from the Air Force! I wear it nearly everyday! And my kids know it as “Dad’s Moonwatch!” Other watches have come and gone but I think it means so much more to buy a watch for a milestone. I think I’m now on that same path moving forward.
Such a great watch! Enjoy it in good health so more milestones can come. :)
I applaud your restraint. I do believe in it as well but I often find myself getting what I want, when I want. I'll admit, that does water it down a bit. I do like your approach. Excellent choice.
Excellent choice...beautiful watch!!🎯
Stunning JLC, looks even better in person.
Congrats and lots of great reasons to celebrate, fantastic watch to commemorate your 40th . 🎉🥂👌