I think you need to see it in the flesh.

I had the opportunity to hold this one the other day and while my first choice is set on the DSVC (which is nit the same watch), this version definitely has something to say for itself.

It looks a lot like the "Shark" that dates back to the end of the 50's, beginning of the 60's. I think that it is the type that grows on you to be quite honest.

I saw the two watches at the same time and of course I think almost everyone was attracted to the DSVC, which distracted from this chronograph that you have shown on you attached picture. Not sure it was the right approach to show the two at the same time.

I remember that when the NSA came out I personally did not like it at all, it was like a "no way" watch for me and now it is one of the favorite in my collection. By the way I wore the NSA this weekend Blomman.

Consequently, I am going to keep my mind open on this one and try to get to see it again. The power indicator is kind of cool, reminds you of a flight instrument, which is the idea by the way.

Best regards,

George

Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph – please tell me this is wrong!

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 17th, 2012-11:37

I just saw a live pic from SIHH of the DSVC… It doesn’t look a bit as the one communicated earlier. Please tell me this is NOT the DSVC! If so – I will probably NOT get my first chronograph this year… Or at least, it won’t be a JLC... Best Blomman...

It looks so different than what they showed before

By: renerod : January 17th, 2012-12:11

I hope this is some kind of prototype and that you can get your watch. Best. René

unlimited version

By: biowatch : January 17th, 2012-14:25

This is the unlimited version of the Chrono and the one which looks pretty similar to the DeepSea Alarm is limited and only available in the JLC boutiques (received the info from the German forum watchlounge). Cheers, Rudi

Vielen dank, Rudi!

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 17th, 2012-14:32

Thank you very much for the info. Got really worried there for a while! Well, my order of two – just went down to only one! From the first look this watch has nothing to do with the one earlier shown by Nicolas! The motion indicator under the logo feels r...

Same with you that motion indicator really turns me off.

By: Ruckdee : January 17th, 2012-18:07

It doesn't fit in with the vintage look in my humble opinion. Ruckdee

IMO, the motion indicator really don't match the spirit of Deep Sea or Vintage...

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 17th, 2012-22:12

And the third sub dial makes the dial really crowded. Best Blomman This message has been edited by blomman on 2012-01-17 22:21:09...

OMG what have they done !

By: sethus : January 19th, 2012-11:59

the dial is way to crowded, the indicator has nothing to do with that actual dial and the third counted was really not needed ! enough said !

Don't worry... You will understand soon.

By: amanico : January 19th, 2012-12:44

:-) [nt]

By: PoyFR : January 19th, 2012-19:54

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Haha

By: Mostel : January 17th, 2012-15:25

Funny, I like it better than the two sub-dial version! The two sub-dial looks contrived to me... not coherent, as Nicolas would say. But I've obviously only seen renderings and photos. This three sub-dial looks more sporty to me, I don't mind the little r...

More sporty?

By: blomman Mr Blue : January 17th, 2012-22:20

I am happy for you if this model is better for you, Mostel! But for me, this looks more like a development of the Compressor Chrono than the Deep Sea. Or in vintage terms – the Shark or the 4 ATM than the Deep Sea, IMO. Best Blomman