Jaeger-LeCoultre

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...  

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... 

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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 ... 

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!

A beautiful quatuor: Fr.Xavier...  

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... 

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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...  

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Bravo! I'm reading it again. Cheers rgds ks

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... 

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... 

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

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.... 

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

What a superb post and great collection.

What an amazing post. It really requires a deep breath, Congratulations!

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... 

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... 

...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... 

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

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

Should arrive any minute now...

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... 

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

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... 

Thank you Nico for your research and for this ultra-complete review ... an instructive and very visual 360° view on the diving watches!!

Now i´m thinking in a Polaris, anyway today i will wear a Sub

Forum posts don't get better than this... fantastic stuff. Thank you so much.

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... 

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... 

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.

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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... 

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 ... 

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... 

Thank you for the nice writing with photos. Great. I was killed or at least poisoned. May I add one...  

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...  

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

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...  

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... 

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 ... 

.. 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... 

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 ... 

.........when I am using this beauty on my wrist....coincidence!!!! All the Best. Juan ...  

The Polaris 68! Best, Nicolas

Juan

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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... 

is one of those who keep the passion for JLC's watches alive. Fernando

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to thank you for this article. I found it while doing some research. Thank you so much Nico for this incredible contribution!!!

And to the watches: Many are desirable, but th HPG … 😍😍😍 😉

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From what year is your Polaris?