Birthdays, Chris, FASHION, Uncategorized JAEGER LECOULTRE MASTER MEMOVOX INTERNATIONAL WATCH 30 March 2011

Chris’ 30th birthday present was actually three-fold:

1) Hunter – he wanted a baby by 30. He got one πŸ˜›
2) Family keychain – a little memento of the 3 of us for him to carry around in his pocket
3) Watch

The 3rd present (watch) was almost as painful as the 1st one πŸ˜‰ I could’ve spent the same money on a car, or on 2 (!) Hermes birkin bags, but nooooo… got a watch instead! LOL. After much deliberation and shopping around together many months ago when I was still pregnant, we decided on the limited edition Jaeger LeCoultre Master Memovox International.



750 were made and his is number #24. We particularly liked it because of the sleek black alligator leather band and shiny watch face. The central disc has names and timezones of 24 cities, which we thought is a nice touch because he’ll always know what time it is for Hunter and myself when he’s travelling on business. And frankly, it was the only watch that I thought was drop-dead SEXY.

It was THE most expensive thing I have ever purchased in my life. To be honest, I never knew how $$ watches could be?! Even if I combined ALL my bags and shoes, it doesn’t even make up the value of the watch.. cripes. But I justified it because Chris never buys anything from himself, yet always encourages me to spend money on myself every time I want something. I reckon he fully deserves it and it was well worth it, Plus, a watch can last a lifetime.

What makes this particularly special for us is that we’re going to engrave it with “BURGESS, 2011”… because 2011 is the year Chris turned 30, AND the same year Hunter was born. So the watch will be passed down to Hunter when he’s older. I think it’s a nice touch and makes the gift even more meaningful πŸ™‚


Inside the watch boutique

A pregnant me, about to bite the bullet and buy the watch!

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Memovox International


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oOo nice watch! I’ve seen one of them before and damn they are expensive! but totally worth all the occasion it was bought for πŸ™‚

I dont understand how watches can be so freakin’ $$ sometimes! Then again, guys also don’t understand why some handbags cost the amount they do πŸ˜‰

oOo nice watch! I’ve seen one of them before and damn they are expensive! but totally worth all the occasion it was bought for πŸ™‚

I dont understand how watches can be so freakin’ $$ sometimes! Then again, guys also don’t understand why some handbags cost the amount they do πŸ˜‰

yay for a fab pressie for the man & love of your life, hunz!

does chris wear it everyday or is it like a special occasion kinda watch?

I think it will be an every day watch (ie. in the office and to dinners etc).. but for casual wear he’ll use his Tag!

yay for a fab pressie for the man & love of your life, hunz!

does chris wear it everyday or is it like a special occasion kinda watch?

I think it will be an every day watch (ie. in the office and to dinners etc).. but for casual wear he’ll use his Tag!

hahahaha i know how it feels!
my husband’s already got watches that he’s going to pass down to our kids.

it’s an expensive heirloom, man! but totally will be worth more money next time.

So funny how Chris wanted to be a dad by 30. My hubby wanted to get married before 30 and he did too – just in time. haha. Superb birthday idea to buy Chris a watch!

Good watches are made to last forever! I also received a very valuable watch from my parents as my wedding gift, and I am going to pass it down to my daughter in the future. πŸ™‚ Just like Patek Philippe’s slogan: ‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.” πŸ™‚

Oh man i LOVE that quote!
And that was so nice of your parents.. it will be a wonderful heirloom to pass to your daughter πŸ™‚

From jaidjo

Take a look at this
http://www.jcengraver.com/
I believe he’s an authorized JLC engraver. Beautiful watch.
Watches are the only objects my husband and I can agree on the value of (he doesn’t think too highly of diamonds and I’m not a fan of cars… But watches…ooh lala)

Re: From jaidjo

Nice, thank you for the link! I wish they had a physical store in Shanghai or Singapore though so we can do it in person..

hahahaha i know how it feels!
my husband’s already got watches that he’s going to pass down to our kids.

it’s an expensive heirloom, man! but totally will be worth more money next time.

It really hurt but I still think it’s worth it because Chris NEVER buys stuff from himself and he really deserved it πŸ™‚

So funny how Chris wanted to be a dad by 30. My hubby wanted to get married before 30 and he did too – just in time. haha. Superb birthday idea to buy Chris a watch!

Good watches are made to last forever! I also received a very valuable watch from my parents as my wedding gift, and I am going to pass it down to my daughter in the future. πŸ™‚ Just like Patek Philippe’s slogan: ‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.” πŸ™‚

Oh man i LOVE that quote!
And that was so nice of your parents.. it will be a wonderful heirloom to pass to your daughter πŸ™‚

Heh heh you looked uncertain there Bev. πŸ˜› But what a fantastic present! Love the idea of handing it down to Hunter.

haha he should’ve waited for you to get it for him! I agree though that it’s nice for our guys to have something REALLY nice, considering they don’t spend a lot normally πŸ™‚

From jaidjo

Take a look at this
http://www.jcengraver.com/
I believe he’s an authorized JLC engraver. Beautiful watch.
Watches are the only objects my husband and I can agree on the value of (he doesn’t think too highly of diamonds and I’m not a fan of cars… But watches…ooh lala)

Re: From jaidjo

Nice, thank you for the link! I wish they had a physical store in Shanghai or Singapore though so we can do it in person..

It is such a lovely pressie. and definitely something to tell Hunter about when he gets it in the future.

a plus point: some watches appreciate in value. πŸ™‚

It really hurt but I still think it’s worth it because Chris NEVER buys stuff from himself and he really deserved it πŸ™‚

That is indeed a sexy watch – what a fantastic idea, to pass it to Hunter as an heirloom. Though then it becomes somewhat tempting to try for a little girl so you can justify something equally fabulous for yourself! πŸ˜‰

Hmmm knowing Bev, I think I might have an idea what that will be. Btw, she didn’t look too excited at paying for the the watch in the photo. :p

Heh heh you looked uncertain there Bev. πŸ˜› But what a fantastic present! Love the idea of handing it down to Hunter.

haha he should’ve waited for you to get it for him! I agree though that it’s nice for our guys to have something REALLY nice, considering they don’t spend a lot normally πŸ™‚

It is such a lovely pressie. and definitely something to tell Hunter about when he gets it in the future.

a plus point: some watches appreciate in value. πŸ™‚

That is indeed a sexy watch – what a fantastic idea, to pass it to Hunter as an heirloom. Though then it becomes somewhat tempting to try for a little girl so you can justify something equally fabulous for yourself! πŸ˜‰

Hmmm knowing Bev, I think I might have an idea what that will be. Btw, she didn’t look too excited at paying for the the watch in the photo. :p