Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Cermet
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Cermet

By amanico · Jan 10, 2023 · 31 replies
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Amanico's hands-on review of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Cermet offers a unique perspective on a significant reference from the brand's modern dive watch lineage. His candid reflections on its wearability and aesthetic, contrasted with other JLC loans, provide valuable insight into how even highly desirable watches resonate differently with collectors. This article delves into his personal experience and the community's reactions to this distinctive 44mm ceramic chronograph.

44 mm ceramic case, for this black version of the Deep Sea Chronograph. I had it on loan for an on the wrist review in 2013 or 2014. 


















I had several Jaeger Lecoultre on loan, this one was not the one which caused me too much pain when giving it back to the Manufacture. For example, the Tribute To Reverso Red and the Duometre UTT made me regret not being able to keep them with me. Same for the Extreme Lab II. And to a lesser extent, the Polaris Memovox Mariner. 

No, this one was a good summer companion, but this is not the watch I would have liked to keep. I am not too fan of black cased watches, I must say. And I found it too " clinical ". 

It brings back to some good memories, though. 

Nicolas

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patrick_y
Jan 10, 2023

I do like this watch!

KC
KCLQMULKU
Jan 10, 2023

I really enjoy the design and overall look of tool watches, and this piece has that almost pure quality. I understand what you mean about the colour, but this timepiece, I feel, from your photos (at least) has a somewhat respectable balance. It is huge though but fitting for what it is meant for so this can be forgiven. πŸ˜‰

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Arronax
Jan 10, 2023

It was my dream chrono for a long time, such a great watch! On a separate note cermet looks to be another dud, I recently came across a cermet case with a crushed case side, the case hadn't cracked but looked bad.

BU
burnsey66
Jan 10, 2023

at 46mm, but it does. Cracking piece.

AR
Arronax
Jan 10, 2023

Most likely on a hard surface like concrete or a tile flooring.

AJ
Ajas
Jan 10, 2023

Ps:I am engineer πŸ˜€

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