
Nicolas (amanico) revisits the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph, a watch that, despite its 'invented' vintage aesthetic, has sparked considerable discussion among collectors. His initial impressions and detailed photographs from its 2012 SIHH unveiling offer a fresh look at this unique piece, prompting the community to re-evaluate its charm and design choices.
I am lack of knowledge about this model, therefore sorry for my silly question: Was the watch ever produced as a special series watch or was just a prototype? I like the two-counter chronograph, reminds me the older days.. Yours, Adam
Plexii is also a plus. Two negatives here: first being the the vintage looking color of the indexes and on the bezel. I've seen JLC use that antiqued look successfully, but I don't see it fitting in this example. Second is the choice of bezel. I would have preferred a rotating diving bezel, since I don't see this vintage bezel going naturally with the rest of the watch. But this is the first I've seen it. So maybe I'll digest it and change my feelings. I actually prefer the deep sea chrono, in e
it's listed under "master extremes" in the collection, then under jaeger lecoultre deep sea.
.. It's " raison d'etre": the 2 DSAs, superb - covering both US & EU; and then what: a Chrono, having its roots in the diver family ?? The bezel insert in fact without function, and a clear DNA from the EU one, which I understand. And yes, the 2-compteurs version is much more pleasing.. Along that line, I can live with the fact, that JLC currently doesn't have a substantial, a really breathtaking Chrono in their offer ; - OK, there are the Chrono in the Navy Seal Compressor line, then the Extrem
Yes, it was in production in 2011. Best, Adam. Nicolas
A rotating bezel on the " vintage " would have been fun. But JLC played the glamour card on the " vintage " and the technical card on the " no vintage ". Hence the complementing offer. The choice. Best, my friend. Nicolas
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