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Amanico's exploration of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Pro Geographique revisits a polarizing yet innovative timepiece from 2006. His post highlights its audacious combination of a diving watch, a world time complication, and a mechanical depth gauge. This article synthesizes community insights, offering a fresh perspective on why this 'oldie but goldie' remains a significant reference in JLC's modern history.
…you could always go with the gold version A friend of mine - who has the wrist for watches like this tried this on in the NY boutique some years ago. An absolute over-the-top watch. But so cool. Claus
We will not see something like this very soon from JLC ,unfortunately !
and in the meantime I’m happy to have the GMT and CHRONO DIVER ,
This was a beast if ever there was one. i enjoyed it and am very glad to have experienced it for a time. I still have high regards for this piece and wish for more exciting pieces like this from JLC. Thanks for the memory! Cheers, respo
the JLC mechanism is with a membrane that expands and contracts according to the water pressure exercised on it. The brilliant idea governing this mechanism was sparked in minds of JLC engineers by the Atmos clock. As we know the Atmos mechanism is driven by a gas capsule that expands and contracts according to the variations in atmospheric pressures. This principle has been applied to creating the depth gauge of the JLC watch. Regards Yannis
I had one of these jumbo's 10 yrs ago, when i searched the pics i didn't realize it was so long allready .... it's not in my collection anymore but sometimes i regret that i sold it because it was very original.
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