A landmark achievement in the replica watch industry: successful development of one of the three great complications in horology — the perpetual calendar. The V9 Jaeger Master Calendar Automatic Mechanical Watch (official model numbers: white dial 130842J, black dial 1308470, gold dial 1302520, gray dial 130354J) replicates the timepiece worn by Stephen Strange in the film *Doctor Strange*. V9 Factory has preserved the original 39mm diameter while fully replicating all functions of the authentic Caliber 868 movement.
Features:
1. **Perpetual Calendar** — The year indication at the 8 o’clock position operates normally (accurate from 2017–2024; free factory replacement of the year module available for 2024). Adjustment is made via a concealed button on the case, matching the original design, but with an improved reversible mechanism (unlike the original, which cannot be reversed and requires costly servicing if over-adjusted).
2. **Annual Calendar (Date, Month, Week)** — The date (3 o’clock), month (6 o’clock), and day of the week (9 o’clock) operate through full mechanical transmission and are manually adjustable: the date via the second crown position (bidirectional adjustment), the month via the hidden button at 8 o’clock, and the day via hands alignment.
3. **Warning Indicator** — A fan-shaped window above the central pinion displays white when it is safe to adjust the year; when blue, it indicates a restricted period during which adjustment should be avoided to prevent damage to the movement — consistent with the original’s design.
4. **Moon Phase** — The moon phase aperture at 12 o’clock completes a full cycle every 24 hours.
5. **Timekeeping (Hours, Minutes, Seconds)** — Standard operation and adjustment as with conventional mechanical watches.
Reasons to Buy:
1. **Complete Complications** — Fully equipped with perpetual calendar and annual calendar functions, offering high sophistication, excellent playability, and outstanding visual appeal. The movement is rare and highly desirable.
2. **Near-Identical Dial** — The dial is the face of the watch. Thanks to precise mold replication from the original, the product achieves 98% similarity in dial layout, font distribution, and finish. Without inspecting the movement, it is extremely difficult to distinguish from the genuine article.
3. **Practical Size** — At 39mm in diameter, it suits both business and casual wear, pairing effortlessly with formal or smart-casual attire.
4. **Dauphine Hands** — Features the iconic Jaeger dauphine hands (half-sanded, half-polished), a signature design element not found on low-end replicas.
5. **Affordable Price Point** — The original retail price is around ¥80,000 (approx. ¥80,000 used), making this one of the most cost-effective complex-function watches among top-tier brands — unmatched in value within its category, accessible to most enthusiasts.
(Note: A complete calendar or annual calendar is NOT equivalent to a perpetual calendar. Complete/annual calendars only display date, day, and month, whereas a true perpetual calendar includes automatic year display.)
Known Limitations:
1. **Thickness** — Original thickness: 9.2mm; V9 version: 11.5mm. Slightly thicker than the original, though barely noticeable to the eye and does not affect wearing comfort.
2. **Movement Structure** — Differences in base movement architecture result in structural variance. While this reduces internal authenticity, it brings an advantage: V9 allows reversible year adjustment, unlike the original’s non-reversible system.
3. **Moon Phase Cycle** — The original moon phase takes 30 days to complete a cycle; V9 completes it in 24 hours. This functional difference does not impact appearance or usability.
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