Jaeger-LeCoultre V9 Factory Review

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Wristwatch model is produced by V9 Factory with a solid stainless steel case, 39 mm diameter and a high-precision automatic Super Clone movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Watch friends who watched the movie «Doctor Strange» know; The protagonist of the film wears exactly this «shabby» watch.

Dr. played by Benedict Cumberbatch. Strange is a watch collector. He wears a distinctive Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin series watch, with an emotional message engraved on the case back: «'Time will tell you how much I love you' Christine».

This watch in the movie is not just a simple product placement; It also coincides with the finale, which finally dominates the «time stone». But let me remind you this: the text on the back is a special order of the brand; When you buy it, the back of the case is transparent.

Now that we've explained it so well, let's look at why it's worth buying.

Let's look at the cons first; If you think you can accept it, continue reading below so you don't waste your time.

Thickness: original 9.2 mm, V9 production 11.5 mm. It's a little thicker than the original, but it's hard to notice, and it doesn't affect the wrist when worn. Mechanism structure: there is difference in mechanism structure; It is because the basic mechanism is different, it has its pros and cons. The minus is that the mechanism similarity is not high, the plus is that the year setting is superior to the original (it is cyclically adjustable in the V9, it is not reversible in the original). Moon phase: in the original the moon phase completes one revolution in 30 days, in V9 it takes 24 hours; The additional function does not affect appearance and usage.

1. Functions are complete

All functions such as perpetual calendar, annual calendar are complete. High class, highly playable, extremely enjoyable to watch; It is a rare mechanism on the market.

2. The dial is extremely similar

The dial is the face of the watch. With the advantage of being produced from the original mould, the product is 98% close to the original in terms of dial pattern, font distribution and dial tone; It is very difficult to distinguish without looking at the mechanism.

3. Convenient size

39 mm diameter is suitable for both business and daily use; Classic or casual, it goes with any style.

4. Dauphine hour and minute hands

The dauphine sword type hour and minute hands are the signature hands of the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand (half sandblasted, half polished), not your ordinary small factory hands.

5. List price is not low

The original one is usually a steel model on sale, the discounted price is around 100 thousand (second hand is around 80 thousand). Currently, it has the highest price/performance among the complex function models of first-class brands, none of them are ahead of it; Most people can carry it comfortably.

(Small reminder: a full calendar is not the same as a perpetual calendar. A full calendar only shows «day-star-month», whereas a perpetual calendar can also show the year directly.)

Okay, now let's get straight to the topic of this section: review of the real and replica Jaeger-LeCoultre Master series perpetual calendar watch compared to the original. Original on the left, replica on the right.

The same model watch as Stephen Strange in the movie «Doctor Strange». The V9 factory has implemented all the functions of the original 868 movement without changing the 39 mm diameter of the original.

Dial and Hand Details

Dial comparison: the dial is the face of the watch. With the advantage of being produced from the original mould, the product is 98% close to the original in terms of dial pattern, font distribution and dial tone; It is very difficult to distinguish without looking at the mechanism.

Perpetual calendar comparison: The perpetual calendar year display at 8 o'clock works properly (2017-2024; after 2024, the year module can be replaced free of charge at the factory). Like the original, the V9 can be adjusted with the hidden button on the 8th direction of the case, and it can be adjusted cyclically, superior to the original (the year cannot be reversed in the original, if you missed the setting, you have to have it repaired out of your own pocket).

Case and Body Workmanship

Perpetual calendar function comparison: The perpetual calendar can be adjusted with the hidden button on the 8 directions of the case, like the original, and can be adjusted cyclically, superior to the original. (The original year cannot be reversed, if you missed the setting, you will have to have it repaired at your own expense.)

Date function comparison: the date works with smooth transmission in 3 directions and can be adjusted bidirectionally by pulling the crown to the second stage.

Day function comparison: the day works with smooth transmission at 9 o'clock and can also be adjusted by the movement of the hour and minute hands.

Month function comparison: the month can be adjusted by the hidden button at 8 o'clock.

Warning window function comparison V9: the warning window is a fan-shaped window located above the needle spindle in the center of the dial. When it appears white the year can be set manually, when it appears blue it is forbidden time period; In order not to harm the life of the mechanism, it is best not to adjust the year in this area, the situation is the same with the original.

Moon phase function comparison: the moon phase completes one orbit in 30 days in the original, in 24 hours in V9; The additional function does not affect appearance and usage.

Convenient size: 39 mm diameter suitable for both business and daily use; Classic or casual, it goes with any style.

Thickness: original 9.2 mm, V9 production 11.5 mm. It's a little thicker than the original, but it's hard to notice, and it doesn't affect the wrist when worn.

Comparison of hour and minute hands: dauphine hand; The dauphine sword type hour and minute hands are the signature hands of the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand (half sandblasted, half polished), not your ordinary small factory hands.

Movement and Caliber Performance

Mechanism comparison: there is a difference in mechanism structure because the basic mechanism is different; There are pros and cons. The downside is that the movement similarity is not high, and the plus is that the year setting is superior to the original. (In V9 the year can be set cyclically, in the original the year cannot be reverted.)

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

Buckle comparison: the buckle appearance is the same, the brand logo and the text thickness of the back face engraving are also the same.

Special box-bag, V9 special anti-counterfeiting inquiry.

1. Perpetual calendar — Perpetual calendar year display at 8 o'clock works properly (2017-2024; in 2024, the year module can be replaced free of charge at the factory). Like the original, it can be adjusted with a hidden button on the case, and superior to the original, it can be adjusted reversibly (the year cannot be reversed in the original, if you missed the adjustment, you have to have it repaired out of your own pocket).

2. Day-month-star (annual calendar) — date (3 o'clock), month (6 o'clock) and day (9 o'clock) all work with smooth transmission and can be adjusted manually (date bidirectional in the second stage, month by hidden button at 8 o'clock, day by moving the hour-minute hand adjustment).

3. Warning window — is a fan-shaped window located above the needle spindle in the center of the dial. When it appears white the year can be set manually, when it appears blue it is forbidden time period; In order not to harm the life of the mechanism, it is best not to adjust the year in this area, the situation is the same with the original.

4. Moon phase dial — Moon phase window at 12 o'clock completes one revolution in 24 hours

5. Hour-minute-second — works and is set the same as regular clocks

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