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Universal Genève vintage divers: Polerouter Sub Super Compressor or Asymmetric?
If only one, the Super Compressor, but both is super tempting...
Best,
Nicolas
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Universal Genève vintage divers: Polerouter Sub Super Compressor or Asymmetric?
If only one, the Super Compressor, but both is super tempting... Best, Nicolas ...
Personally
I've always had a preference for rotating bezel as they provide some additional protection if you hit something with your watch, especially on a diving boat. I like the looks of supercompressors but have always been concerned about the risk of cracking a ...
Yes better stay away from water with those vintage beauties
I meant to say external rotating bezel, thanks for reminding me they both have one! Now for a JLC Polaris with 3 crowns I would make an exception
Probably in my top 3 JLC
with the DSA, that leaves one more slot for my virtual collection!
Not an easy answer to your question dear Nicolas … but there is always…
… “el Dexter way” : why not both? Lol!! Compressor my favorite. Though in not the best of conditions it´s pleasing in the metal. Cheers! Abel ...
That Universal Genève Vintage Polerouter Sub Asymmetric is stunning and full of character.
So for me if I was lucky enough to have the choice it would be the Asymmetric Sub, sorry but I just don't find the case shape or the dial of the super compressor appealing at all. Marc
Not an easy answer to your question dear Nicolas … but there is always…
… “el Dexter way” : why not both? Lol!! Cheers! Abel ...
Not an easy answer to your question dear Nicolas … but there is always…
… “el Dexter way” : why not both? Lol!! Cheers! Abel ...