Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this watch project for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I’m trying to imitate the Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire, the original order, you know? It all started when I stumbled upon some info about JLC’s latest Duometre models, specifically the Quantieme Lunaire (Ref. Q604848J) and the Chronograph Moon (Ref. Q622252J). I was kinda leaning towards the steel model because, well, it just had more of the features I was looking for. I mean, who doesn’t love a good Chronograph Moon, right?
I gotta admit, I was totally hooked on the dual-wing thingy of the Duomtre. So, I decided to go with JLC, no doubt about it. Then came the hard part – choosing between the Chronograph Cal 380 and the Quantime. It was a tough call, I’m not gonna lie. But in the end, I went with the Quantime Lunaire. I just loved that fully closed dial, and how they kept the moon-phase display tucked inside the hour and minute subdial. It’s the little things, you know?
Now, when it came to actually making this thing, I started with the case. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Quantime Lunaire White Gold has a 40.5 mm case, and I figured, why not? I measured and cut and shaped until I got mine pretty darn close to that size. It wasn’t easy, and there were definitely some hiccups along the way, but I got there in the end.
Next up was the dial. Man, that was a whole other beast. I tried to replicate that closed dial look, and let me tell you, it was a pain in the neck. But I kept at it, experimenting with different materials and techniques. I even managed to get that moon-phase display in there, just like the original. It’s not perfect, but hey, it’s pretty close.
- Measure and cut the case: This took a few tries, but I finally got it to around 40.5 mm.
- Work on the dial: Recreating that closed dial look was tough, but I’m happy with how it turned out.
- Add the moon-phase display: It is tricky, but I managed to fit it inside the hour and minute subdial.
- Assemble the whole thing: This was the most nerve-wracking part, but seeing it all come together was worth it.
The Final Touches
After all that, I finally got the movement working. It’s not as smooth as the real deal, but it keeps time, and that’s what matters. Then I put the whole thing together, added a strap, and bam! My very own imitation Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire. It’s been a wild ride, trying to nail this thing. I’m still not 100% there, but I’m pretty proud of what I’ve accomplished. It’s not just a watch; it’s a testament to my stubbornness, I guess. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll actually get my hands on the real thing. Until then, this little project of mine will have to do.
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