JLC Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph Prototype N° 1

Amanico's post details the auction of Prototype N° 1 of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph, a significant event for collectors and a testament to the brand's heritage. This article provides a comprehensive overview of a watch that blends historical loyalty with modern horological advancements. It offers insights into JLC's commitment to both its past and ongoing innovation, all for a noble cause.

The Prototype N° 1 of the latest Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph auctioned online by Jaeger-LeCoultre

                            

Jaeger-LeCoultre invites you today to participate in the online Auction to become the owner of the Prototype N° 1 of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph, a new watch inspired by the Memovox Deep Sea.

Its lines express great historical loyalty and testify to its proud sporting heritage. Featuring a 40.5mm case similar to that of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, this model is endowed with a range of characteristics that are bound to thrill connoisseurs.

A fixed bezels surrounds a classic black dial face, protected by a Plexiglas watch glass. The hour-markers as well as the central hour and minute hands are covered by a Superluminova® coating with a warm orange-tinted shade subtly reminiscent of the luminescent coating on the 1959 Memovox Deep Sea.

The time intervals measured by the two-button chronograph are indicated by two counters for the hours and minutes, positioned at 9 and 3 o'clock, as well as by the central seconds hand. The back of the stainless steel case also bears the same engraved motif as the historical model, depicting a frogman surrounded by bubbles. Finally, the embossed black calfskin leather strap looks exactly like the one fitted on the original.

While the case of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph is inspired by the design codes of an iconic creation, this watch driven by Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 751G incorporates the latest developments stemming from Jaeger-LeCoultre's ongoing research, such as the large variable-inertia balance, or the ceramic ball bearings ensuring lubricant-free long-term operation.

The performance, the endurance and the reliability of a watch that is water-resistant to 100 metres. The latest creation from the Grand Maison in the Vallée de Joux is thus bound to thrill devotees of legendary models wishing to pay tribute to a longstanding tradition of innovation in the most diverse disciplines, yet without foregoing the comfort and reliability ensured by the latest generation of Jaeger-LeCoultre calibres.

How to Participate
•The auction takes place on the Jaeger-LeCoultre website: auction.jaeger-lecoultre.com m
•The online auction will start on the 12th March, 2012 at 12.00 C.E.T. (Central European Time) and will close on 15th March, 2012 at 12.00 C.E.T.
•Bids will be accepted in the order in which they arrive electronically, and confirmed by a message to the bidder's email address. Only confirmed bids are valid and register for the bidding.
•The initial bid has been set at £3,000. There is a reserve price on the auctioned watch.
•Bid increases are accepted if between £100 and £500.
•All bids must be in British Pounds Sterling £
•If you would like to join the bidding, you will need to register your details and to provide your credit card information.
•There is a small registration fee of £2 (two Pounds Stirling) which will be debited from your account following receipt of your registration and once approved by your payment card issuer. This registration fee will be added to the proceeds from the Auction and donated to the designated Marine site protected by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre once the Auction has closed.
•If you are outbid you will be informed by e-mail, but please check back on the site regularly.
•If you win the auction with the highest bid on 15th March, 2012, Jaeger-LeCoultre will inform you by an email message, and ask you to make a payment by Bank Transfer.

Proceeds

Proceeds from the Auction will go to Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park site inscribed in 1999. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.

A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia.

In order to protect the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the proceeds from the Auction will go to equipment and materials that will assist the site with a regular monitoring prigramme toward evaluating the state of conservation of its exceptional marine value.

The material will include the purchase of a zodiac type inflatable boat, GPS and hand-held sonar equipment, dive gear including tank and air compressor, and specialised dive training for two of the park staff who will be implementing the monitoring exercises in the park. Thanks to the proceeds from the online Auction, this site could be supported significantly.

To find out more about Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, visit the UNESCO World Heritage website.

Happy bidding and good luck to All!