ChristianDK
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BRAVO Nicolas!
thank you for a superb article. I just came home - read it¨twice and will read it again. Collection of pictures/data will be for reference,Im shure Ill come back to this many times. The Dive watches are the mythical, mystical, they represent dreams of exploration and unchartered frontiers - there is a lot of romantisicm in these old pieces to feed our imagination and dreams. You so elegantly bring it out by this article. I really enjoyed this read.
You clearly show that JLC have a tradition for dive watches, however I dont consider them "professional / heavy duty" like some of the stuff Rolex/Omega has done - these are watches to be taken seriously.
You raise the question regarding the Vulcain Cricket Nautical - this was released in 1961, while their first alarm watch was released in 1947.
thank you Nicolas
all the best
COD
" Diving is Beautiful ", an in depth view on JLC Diving Watches and others.
Revisiting all the History of JLC Diving watches is a passionate Dive into the Beauty. Even if I'm a Polaris Lover, there is not only the Polaris to consider, as some other very interesting watches existed, before and after this Cult Watch. For those inte...
WOW
NOW THAT IS A DIVER'S POST NICOLAS ! GREAT REVIEW , I'M GETTING SMARTER AND SMARTER HERE ON THE PURISTS ... CONGRATS AGAIN AND MERCI BEAUCOUP MON AMI !!!! NOW I'M GOING TO READ IT AGAIN (HAVE A VERY SHORT MEMORY AND YOUR POSTS ARE GETTING TOO LONG ... LOL...
My warmest congratulations Nicolas!
The article you've done is simply amazing and deserves our heartfelt thanks and congratulations. Me, a lover of diving watches, have enjoyed as a child reading and re-reading this wonderful work. And if it is accompanied by much pics, you can not ask for ...
Impressive compilation, Nicolas!
I really enjoyed that. The irony of all that is the JLC watch that is closest to a "real" diver (In My Very Humble Opinion)is the Dolphin. If only it were not so small!
BRAVO Nicolas!
thank you for a superb article. I just came home - read it¨twice and will read it again. Collection of pictures/data will be for reference,Im shure Ill come back to this many times. The Dive watches are the mythical, mystical, they represent dreams of exp...
excellent
Dear Nicolas, I would like to say "Thank You" for posting this and also the formers reports about the JLC divers. Excellent pics and a perfect overview in terms of the competition. Some comments related to Vulcain: The Deep Sea was the 1st diver on the ma...
this is wonderful!!!
Nicolas I have more diving watches than I can count, and many are vintage. but this post scrambles my brain!!! Unreal!!! ....... thanks for posting....and educating us all. outstanding!!! I have always loved the Master Mariner....what a beauty! Cheers mon...
Great article, Nicolas!
As always, you present great information and fantastic pictures as reference points. I truly learn so much every time I read one of your postings. This article was so timely for me as well, because I am hunting for a new diver to purchase this year. De...
So, Daos, will you go on the Vintage or the Modern Ground ?
Finally, the question has to be asked... So many Beauties, here. What I personnaly love, is to make a duo of an original model, and its modern re edition. I love this game. Thank you for your nice comments, my friend. Nicolas
Undecided still, Nicolas
I tried to pick up a vintage JLC Memovox the other day, but wasn't quite quick enough on the trigger, and lost out to another party. Sometimes things are not meant to be. You already know that I'm a fan of the Legend Diver reissue, so that's in the mix....
Amazing work my friend !
I have learned a lot and have enjoyed reading your great article. Only the PuristS offer these kind of reviews, thanks a lot for spending your time educating us ! Cheers Jeff
I am impressed!
What an amazing post. It really requires a deep breath, Congratulations!
Some remarks...
Nicely written article Nico! Some remarks: The hands on your watch do have lume, check the hand's tips carefull. A 1961 German pricelist at least refers to the DSA. I don't buy the story the american brench had the idea of creating the DSA, more or less I...
I knew you were going out of the Wood, Ilja
LOL Thanks a lot for your very valuable comments, Ilja. As for the DSA, 2 things: 1stn before I forget, if you have a scan of the 1961 German Price list re to the DSA, I would love a lot to see it, and to save it for my personnal collection of pics and do...
guess...
...I'm too predictable. Will send you a scan, but be warned, I'm somehow a timeless person. To be honest, I have some kg of vintage JLC material that *should* be available to the public but on the other hand I'm freakin lazy - it was easier to go to DC to...
This prompts me to pay my JLC AD a visit tomorrow
And if my wife is upset about me buying yet another watch... I will blame it on you. A truly magnificient post Nicolas. Please accept my hearty congratulations! Sam
I'm made for that, Sam
To give every husband a good excuse to their wife... In fact, this is my very first Job...LOL A thousand thanks for your very nice owrds, Sam. Let me know how dangerous was your visit to your AD. Best, Nicolas
Your passion is inexhaustible my friend
and your love for knowledge sharing is unsurpassed and limitless I have rarely seen someone alike and as a professor I must say that I admire you now The Vulcain Cricket Nautical has one of the strangest and very very appealing dials to me that I have see...
OMG, Mon ami, dont you ever sleep?
I am in awe as usual of the depth and detail of your report! I'm a little embaressed and have a lack of confidence, if my platinum report will be "Report a la Nicolas"! Cheers Stephen
Fantastic treatise on dive watches
Thank you Nicolas that was an amazing post on dive watch history and beauty. I have been wearing dive watches for more than thirty five years mainly because they are functional and durable. My first JLC was the MC Diver GMT on Ti bracelet. It was bought n...
I drown in this scans typhoon :)
Thank you Nico for your research and for this ultra-complete review ... an instructive and very visual 360° view on the diving watches!!
Fantastic post
Forum posts don't get better than this... fantastic stuff. Thank you so much.
wonderful review...
hi Nic, as usual, you have posted outstanding review again, it can show you have very indepth understanding of these watch models. enjoyed reading it and learnt something new again. for these diving watches apart from JLC, i have not come across the unive...
Hi, Stefan
I have only an in depth passion for these watches, not an in depth knowledge, as I can tell you that I learn new thing every day... As for the U.G Polerouter Sub, Steve G made an awesome post about it, with magnificient pics I used for this review. You ma...
Very impressive...
and comprehensive report, Nicolas. And what a collection of divers! But I am confused about one thing: how do you find the time to practice law? ;>)` Best regards. Tony C.
Your best report yet Nicolas (IMHO)...
Hello and Happy holidays to you N., I just got back from being away for the holidays and your post was the first I've read in our forum in the past few weeks. And what an awesome way to join our fine community here once again! Thank you so much for puttin...
Got me thinking...Uh oh!
Great report and overview of the divers, even if this is not my favorite theme for collecting. You've even got me thinking I should consider one of these JLC divers, especially the relatively new MC series of diving watches -- so hard to choose. I really ...
Aaah, Respo
I perfectly understand that you're on trouble... I too consider one of these new Diving wathces, to live with, and to have fun with, during my next summer holidays. Also, it is interesting to make the link between the Vintage I already own, and the modern...
Nice diver time
Thank you for the nice writing with photos. Great. I was killed or at least poisoned. May I add one ...
made in russia
From the packing and paper, you may notice it is from russia. It is the original one and it was replica by a company, However, I cannot remeber the replica name even I opened the back, it said it made in Japan. The replica: This message has been edited by...
So, Beranrd, you too play the game of the
Original and Re Edition together? Interesting and exciting game, isn't it? You should make a small review of this one, my friend. Best. Nicolas
Justice to this DSA watch is still very unfair, BESIDES
I read a lot about those who want the polaris so bad I get the impression they would give their left leg to own one and honestly I dont know why, many wont dive with them and who ever REALLY uses the alarm function, Im never that far from my schedual to e...
Thanks for your contribution to this post, Grant
As you can read, I was not talking that much about the Polaris, here, but more about ALL JLC Diving watches, and even, about their competitors, Vintage or Modern. But it is always a pleasure to see this lovely ( yes, you're absolutely right, this DSA is r...
Thanks Nic
I havent been here much, I have nothing left to say that has not already been said. I did meet a man who has 4 deep seas and wants me to make the rings for his bezels when they are finished. I am still looking for a bezel part that has the ring in it, it ...
What a stellar post .. Great & comprehensive read.. 5 yrs late, but ..
.. please take my gratitude & Congrats for this super write-up !! - Thanks to your comment to a post then, the article was reappearing , great !! As per your reply to this post, it thereby resurfaced and provided a fantastic morning read for me. - Educati...
I was using our search engine for something and fell on an old answer I didn't notice.
These Vintage JLC diving watches are, this is not a secret, among my favourite themes of collection. Luckily I achieved to almost get all of them. I am still running after one ( or two ), but with a bit of luck, it will soon be done. Thanks for your nice ...
Just now I see this old post.......
.........when I am using this beauty on my wrist....coincidence!!!! All the Best. Juan ...
Bravo, Juan. I have another of those Vintage Diving JLC on my wrist.
The Polaris 68! Best, Nicolas
They need to gamble a bit and put out a new..
Master Mariner line. That case shape is beautiful! Imagine if they revived this one with a plexi. And that strap! It doesn’t even have to be exactly like the original as long as the dimensions are.. maybe a really dark choco or dark blue variant along wit...
thanks for this article so awesome Nicolas..
is one of those who keep the passion for JLC's watches alive. Fernando
Only took me 9 years
to thank you for this article. I found it while doing some research. Thank you so much Nico for this incredible contribution!!!
Ohhh Nico, what an article ❗️❗️Bravo 👏🏻 for putting all together - this is huge wok, I know! Thanks very much for the tremendous insights … 🙏🏻👍🏻😃
And to the watches: Many are desirable, but th HPG … 😍😍😍 😉