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Master Compressor Navy Seals - Strap or Bracelet?

Hello everyone! With Euro declining against the Canadian dollar, I finally have a window of opportunity to afford a brand new JLC... I am really interested in the Master Compressor Navy Seals Alarm model. Just wish they would drop the whole Navy Seals logo... nothing wrong about testing these watches with the unit, but why print the logo on the back? I am not twelve!

Since the watch is available with a variety of strap and bracelet options, I would like to ask the existing owners for an advice.

I believe the signature look for this series is the articulated rubber bracelet. Unfortunately no dealer in my area has that configuration to see first hand. From the pictures I found on the net, the bracelet looks pretty chunky and probably adds a decent amount of visible bulk and weight to what otherwise is a pretty light watch for its size. Is rubber bracelet really the best look in real life? Is it really worth the extra cost and weight?

Otherwise I would consider just getting a leather strap version. I do not wear suits or any other formal wear to work - just business casual. My feeling is that I can get away with a high quality diving watch in my work environment. After all plenty of people around the office wear watches with diver style bezels - like all the Omega Seamasters and such. However, a hardcore diver watch look in an everyday watch is not my intention. I am very active outdoors and really appreciate the watches strong construction, but there has to be a balance.

With that consideration, would I be better off with the leather strap or does the rubber bracelet look "civilian" enough to wear it to the office?

Thanks a million - I realize this is a matter of taste but will appreciate the owners perspective!

Alex

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Unless you're madly in love with the articulated bracelet,

By: amanico : March 25th, 2010-09:52

My advice would be to go for the strap version, more affordable, and to look for several cool straps with the money you'll save. So, you will give to your watch different looks, different personalities. Most important, a few words on the NSA... I said it ...

Thanks!

By: alex.sigal : March 25th, 2010-10:06

Alarm is really my favorite complication. Chronographs, even rattrapante are very common and have to be extraordinary to stand out. Alarms are very rare. I considered a Fortis, however just could not get over the design. Too much stuff going on there. I a...

Honestly, go for the JLC.

By: amanico : March 25th, 2010-11:36

The Panerai Pam 98 is a cool watch, but IMO it can't beat the NSA and the tribute to the Past behind this watch, which is much more interesting than the Marketting. Best, Nicolas

I would choose....

By: MiniCooper : March 28th, 2010-11:19

the JLC over the Panerai..... The bracelet looks better in my opinion but it is more expensive..... good luck... cheers

Exactly Nicolas! [nt]

By: =RWK= : March 25th, 2010-16:55

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The bracelet is oh so nice

By: respo : March 25th, 2010-10:51

I am not disagreeing with Nicolas' advice, but if you have the chance to get the bacelet for a good price, then it is worth considering. I am not so keen on the JLC divers on dressy leather straps -- it just does not work for me. The articulated rubber an...

The difference in price..

By: alex.sigal : March 25th, 2010-11:04

... for the rubber bracelet version compared to the leather strap was quoted to me as 600 Euro. I guess it is not unreasonable... I did not consider the metal bracelet version simply because a number of watches I own - both steel and titanium are on metal...

Leather strap not dressy - in my opinion

By: cfn : March 25th, 2010-11:36

As a proud owner of an NSA on the leather strap, I would just like to add my 5 cents... I don't see the NSA leather strap as being at all dressy. It is part leather, part rubber on the 'outside' and has a suede-like material on the 'inside'. It fits the l...

Welcome Alex!

By: blomman Mr Blue : March 25th, 2010-13:10

Same issue as you about the bracelet. I have the watch since 6 month, was thinking about the ar-rubber-br. It is a really nice feeling to the ar-ru-br, have it on a Squadra. But I hold of when I bought the watch to see if I liked the straps that came with...

I have both

By: stitch : March 25th, 2010-13:51

the leather strap and the articulated rubber bracelet. Both look and feel great. The leather strap is quite thick near the lugs so it blends into the watch nicely, and it has a nice comfy backing. However, I feel that the bracelet is more practical on a d...

I am used to bracelets...

By: alex.sigal : March 25th, 2010-15:19

but almost too much so... every watch I owned and ACTUALLY wore in the last 10 years had a bracelet. The reason I was looking at the leather strap is thinking that it would "soften up" the look a little bit. But if the bracelet looks so good it is probabl...

the bezel is the most scratch resistant bit

By: stitch : March 25th, 2010-15:32

as it is made out of ceramic, in a steel carrier. No worries about that.

That's what I thought, but then...

By: alex.sigal : March 25th, 2010-15:38

I read this review: jlc.watchprosite.com If you scroll about two-thirds down, it says "I like that the titanium is not that easy to scratch, but the ceramic bezel on the other hand is fairly easy to…" Alex

Hi Alex

By: blomman Mr Blue : March 25th, 2010-16:16

I was the one to write the report – and to clarify: Yes, you are able to scratch the bezel. And when I said fairly – I might have been unjust. I dragged the watch against a metal object pretty hard, yes I know – stupid! But sh-t happens....

If you're a hot blooded guy like me ...

By: sw-rick : March 25th, 2010-23:31

you may consider the TI bracelet before the articulated rubber one. I find the articulated rubber to get a bit "hot and moist" because of its insulating properties. But then again, the combination looks pretty good with the rubber coating on the crowns. I...