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Dje initiates a thought-provoking discussion on the nature of watch addiction and its interplay with lifestyle choices, particularly the allure of diving watches. His personal reflection on wearing an Eterna Kontiki during a Corsican vacation sparks a broader conversation about how watches fit into our daily lives, challenging the traditional notions of collecting versus wearing.
Dear fellow watch addicted PuristS,
I spent the last 20 years dreaming about
watches and the last ten years buying some (just a few, definitely not enough).
One common intention for all my watches was
to wear them daily! I generally don't keep those I don't want to
wear, I'm not a collector. I admit it's a bit hard sometimes but
what would be the point to keep a watch once you honestly think you would not
wear it anymore?
As many here I've been often tempted
by diving watches. How surprising as I live a few hundred meters from the
seaside, even if a said-to-be cold one. In fact I have few occasions to justify
the need for such a watch lacking the necessary time, but at least I have a
nearly permanent potentiality of going at sea.
This month I spent 8 consecutive days with
my Eterna Kontiki on the wrist, swimming everyday in the warm Corsican waters.
How lucky I was you may say! You can.
in such a context I didn't feel the
need for a more dressed watch.
But now I even more feel that diving watches
are my type of watch. Not that I appreciate them more, but I'm tempted to
adopt a cooler way of life, the permanent Dolce Vita on the southern coast of
…….Brittany! For sure it's a seasonal disease as spring
is strong this year, the weather is hot, the dress is out there (no X cross
needed this is not a rated post). Certainly this fall I'll look back at
my dressed watches and find them more interesting than today, but who knows!?
So are we young in summer and get older
back in winter?
So coming back to my point, diving watches,
cool life !
Jaeger-LeCoultre Diving Alarm Navy Seals
I was lucky to
be able to acquire the two versions of the Tribute to Polaris.
Certainly it
was the perfect time to own such watches in my current state of mind. My Pam
210 and Eterna Kontiki are both perfect complements. Still the Tribute to
Polaris may not be tough enough to allow a totally freed state of mind in
sporting times.
I'm
hoping to complete my JLC collection with an Atmos Newson, but my wrist would
be more pleased with a Diving Alarm Navy Seals.
Or should I opt
for a larger Tides of Time Alarm? I'm not too fan of the military
connection of the Navy seals, if I'm fan of the product in itself?
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme World Alarm Tides of Time
In fact the
large choice offered by Jaeger-LeCoultre is certainly enough to allow anybody
to find its perfect choice, but you know that! You never get done with
JLC!
Let's say
the Diving Alarm would be my choice.
A Tribute to Polaris 1968 and her modern younger sister
So here is my
problem: are there any of you here who gave up their dressed ladies for the
more sporting ones?
To what extent
should I plunge into the big deep's world?
The diving
watches market is extremely rich, both with vintage offer (you've seen
Nicolas' collection) and new watches. Imagine all the JLC offer, the new
Blancpain FF watches, the Submariner and Sea Dweller collection, the PAMs, the
Omegas, and the Patek Philippe 5167R, maybe the classiest current diving watch!
You can
certainly add your own choices to this list.
We have been
fast to wonder why some fantastic calibres have equipped diving watches like
the JLC Master Compressor Tourbillon, now I regret……..
Can we be
satisfied with just diver's watches?
Or do we also
need dressed wrist queens?
Or more
straightly said, should I dump all my suits?
Are our watches
depending on our life style, or is our life style influenced by our watches? What
is our truth?
If you can help
me, please do!
Cheers
Dje
The PAM210 represents Panerai's Radiomir Base series in a 45mm configuration. This reference delivers the fundamental Radiomir aesthetic without additional complications, positioning it as a core offering within the brand's collection.
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Very nice sporty collection! Which will be next ? Your choice I prefer Amvox or Revereso Squadra OR something from the classic line, eg Reverso, Ultrathin or the complicated watches. Cheers, Milan
"Are our watches depending on our life style, or is our life style influenced by our watches?" What a great question. My truth is neither. I often want watches that are not suitable for my lifestyle, but just because they strike my fancy or push some buttons. Maybe if I get a diver, I will start diving, however...nah, doubtful. I wonder why so many of us get bitten by the diving watch bug, when we have no intention to dive nor need for such watches. First of all, one must distinguish between div
Perhaps an anology could be the business man overhauling his wardrobe in favour of contempory fashion's slimmer cuts, consisting of one and two button jackets. I seem to do this every couple years, but I always keep the classics. Whatever fits and is classic and makes you feel confident and content will always please. Now for watches, are they seasonal? Yes, I think they are. I have been going crazy for diver watches with the new Blaincpain Fifty Fathoms, Longines Legnd Diver and the JLC Master
...definitely one to think about! Thank you N
the Tides of Time is a great watch- I tried it for size (not the exact one, its brother- the regular edition) but it seemed a tad to big on my wrist- I guess it is the way it wraps around my wrist..... But if it fits on your wrist, go for it is a great choice Cheers
Ian Fleming's books and many of the James Bond movies pairs the superspy with very sporty diving watches rather than watches than formal watches. We live in a day where the elegance of a Rolex Submariner (or any other diving watch of your choice) is easily paired with even a Tuxedo at a formal dinner. I'd personally keep some of your choice dressier pieces, but just be aware, it's possible to have a diving watch for all occasions. Don't dump your suits, but don't be afraid to wear a diving watch
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