You know what, sometimes the best of SIHH doesn't have to be brand new. Case in point, this Jaeger-LeCoultre perpetual calendar, which was shown in 2013 for the first time, is back, and back in black. This is the watch that set the world on fire by being an integrated perpetual calendar – which, of course, is a true grande complication – but being housed in steel, and costing a mere $20,000. It's very much the same watch, but with a new black dial, it takes on a whole new look.
We have the same 39 mm case, the same self-winding manufacture JLC movement, the same clever display that includes both moon phase and full year, just in black. The black dial set against the high-polished hands is really striking, and I could see this watch worn on a cool calf strap to dress it down.
As I mentioned when this watch came out, I love nothing more than seeing true high end watchmaking in steel cases with a casual vibe. Haute horology doesn't need to be so haute, you know? This watch proves it, and again, you're getting an integrated manufacture movement from an established fine watchmaker for a great price.
The price of the new steel Perpetual Calendar with black dial from JLC? $20,400. How can you argue with that?
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