So, I promissed you that I would start talking about vintage GP here...  

But, before I go in to detail about this perticular watch I would like to introduce you to my way of collecting...  

For those of you that has not read my posts about vintage watches over at the Jaeger-LeCoultre forum should know that I LOVE vintage watches and basically everything about them!

Everything from the actuall watch, catalogue, ads and documentations. Boxes, buckles, original staps....

I collect “broad“... bits and pieces here and there... I don’t get beaten down if I don’t find a specific watch or part straight away. To me, stamina is a key word when it comes to vinatge watch collecting.

Some watches I found ten years ago but I didn’t find the missing part until yesterday, and in some cases I still haven’t found it yet. But it doesn’t matter because I know that one day I will be able to find the missing piece of the puzzle and will be able to put them together to something beautiful!  

Within this “chaos“ of multiple collecting themes going on at the same time I try to stay organised, so I always follow the same routine.

I set the table.

Come into the right mood...

I remove the bracelet and clean the watch.

I go through my drawers to see if I can find some goodies.

OK, let’s examin the bracelet – signed buckle. As you can see, the bracelet is very well made, smooth and a bit flexibal.

Also signed on the inside.

OK, so which watch are we talking about here?

Well, I already told you in the title: Reference 9076 C also called Deep Diver.

This is a watch that facinates and intruges me... At first glance it looks very much the same as any other 70’s divers watch.

Big rotating bezel, bulky c-shaped case, baton hands, date...

But if you look closer you will notice this watch is much more solid built.

The multi layer case and three dimentional dial may remind you of something you have seen more recently...?

Single directional bezel, still distict and firm in the “ticks“ after almost 40 years, signed screwdown crown. Hard to see in this pic, but the reference is stamped between the lugs.

Screwdown case back. Case size 39 x 45 mm, lugs 20 mm. Mineral glass crystal.

The Deep Diver came in several different models, here is an ad of an earlier reference.

Both for men and ladies.

The Ref 9076 came originally both on bracelet,  CHF 365.

And Tropical rubber strap, CHF 350.

In 1976, 1000 of the Ref 9076B and 500 of the Ref 9076C was made. I still haven’t figured out the differance between B and C...

As I stated in the beginning of this post – this is a watch that facinates and intruges me...

Depending on the light the dial and bezel shifts from bluish green...

To greenish-black...

Inside is the Cal 42-2, Gyromatic, 21.600 vph, 25 jewels   (base AS 1843) – sorry, but I have no photo at this point.  

So, I am not in the mood for bracelet or Tropical... Time to “Blommonize” this watch!

Hm, black-greyish or brown-yellowish…? Let’s go with the black.

You may wonder what’s in the boxes…?

Too narrow…

Yup, this will do – not from the correct time period, but it will do for now.

Oh, yes!

Now we’re talking!

We are ready for some mood shots…

Dark mood…

Look at this green…! Argh..! The Hulk!

From steel…

To Blommonized…

I am totally in love!

I call this post ”The Prologue” because for me this is the beginning of what will become a new chapter in my life as a watch collector.

Hope you enjoyed this "new beginning"...

Best

Blomman