JLC Deep Sea Alarm: Vintage vs. Tribute

amanico · 2012-10-18T05:03:59Z

Amanico explores the dilemma of wearing vintage dive watches, suggesting owning both the JLC Deep Sea Alarm and its Tribute for fearless enjoyment.

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Amanico addresses a common dilemma for collectors of vintage dive watches: how to enjoy them without fear of water damage. He proposes a practical solution by showcasing the benefits of owning both the vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm and its modern Tribute counterpart, allowing for worry-free enjoyment in various settings.

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To be more precise, the issue is that with the original Deep Sea Alarm, you can't swim, likeother Vintage watch.

And as for the Tribute, you can have some water activities, but it cannot compete ( does it have to, by the way? ) in terms of soul, as it didn't have the weighof the time passing, being a new watch.

So how can we solve this dilemma?

The answer is very simple: Getting both is THE solution.

you can always enjoy the Vintage when you don't have to swim, and you can bring the Tribute when you plan some water activities.

The demonstration by the pictures:

The Vintage:

In all its beauty, here:

The Tribute, just after a good swim:

Drying under the strong Croatian Sun:

And resting after all these efforts on some pebbles:

We often smile when we read that the best is to get both, when trying to decide between one or another watch, but in this case, it is so true!

No more fear nor frustration, just pleasure!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The vintage Deep Sea Alarm possesses a unique 'soul' and character that a new watch cannot replicate, while the Tribute offers the practical advantage of being suitable for water activities without concern.
The JLC Deep Sea Alarm is lauded for its exceptional design, with many collectors expressing a strong desire to acquire one after seeing its aesthetic appeal.
The vintage Deep Sea Alarm, particularly the US version, is rare but attainable with patience, as a significant portion of the approximately 1000 pieces made were in this configuration, though many remain in collector hands.
Owning both vintage and modern versions of a beloved watch, like the Deep Sea Alarm, is often presented as a humorous but ultimately practical solution to enjoy the best of both worlds without compromise.
The JLC Deep Sea Alarm offers a distinct alternative for collectors seeking something different from more ubiquitous dive watches like the Rolex Submariner.
The Tribute model of the Deep Sea Alarm is noted to come with curved pins, indicating a detail relevant to strap changes and customization.

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respo

Oct 18, 2012

...often the best and worst advice offered on this forum. ;-) But you are right, you have foudn the perfect solution. No one has to tell you to enjoy your watches, my firend. Best, respo

nilomis

Oct 18, 2012

If you don't stop showing those beauties. Thank you my friend to make my day with your pictures. Cheers, Nilo

Mark in Paris

Oct 18, 2012

because the experience must be carried on to its final end. You wouldn't be staisfied to stop halfway, would you? Thanks for the share (and the idea) Nicolas. Cheers, Mark

Ilja

Oct 18, 2012

...back in the days my challenge was which one to wear, the European or the US DSA. Fund a perfect solution: sold both! Haha. Cheers - Ilja

amanico

Oct 18, 2012

No wonder why they are so captivating, they are. For different reasons: The Two Vintage have a lot of soul. The Tribute is fearless. Thanks for your input, Respo. Best, Nicolas

amanico

Oct 18, 2012

I still have one post of this kind about my two Polaris 2.... I prefer warning you... Best, Nicolas

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