JLC - NSA #44 Arrival...

NSA #44 Arrival...

I know these Navy Seals are getting popular and I don't want to bore anyone (and certainly don't want to come across as a boaster), but I always love new watch posts.

I live by the cliche that "variety is the spice of life", and positively so when it comes to watches. The first Panerai I saw went straight to my heart and head over 4 years ago, as did the Big Pilot at about the same time...then the MIH. Then this...

I received a letter from the JLC BH Boutique about a year ago announcing the NSA and just threw it out--how could I get another watch?! I basically let myself forget about it, until I saw the NSA posted on the forums, it just hit me like the ones above--I needed to get this watch.

I made a call to the Boutique in Beverly Hills, and Seth was pleasant as usual and positively direct about this watch. I wouldn't hesitate to work with him and the Boutique again.

I've lived long enough to know that reality doesn't always meet equally with expectation and anticipation, but this watch comes close. It's powerful looking and in action, is obviously well designed and crafted, and is just damn handsome. While Ti is very lightweight, this watch has a nice heft to it, seemingly between a light Ti watch with a small movement like the MIH and a heavier Panerai Luminor in SS. Like the Polaris Tribute which has the same movement, the winding and mechanism are sublime, but somehow seems quiet and more solid in the NSA. This to me is the modern Polaris.

So, I hope you enjoy the pictures and be forewarned: There are those from this forum (names shall be withheld) who are evil, no-good watch pushers! Their NSA posts prevented me from calmly denying myself this watch! I hope they don't buy any new ones for some time, as their taste is excellent and influential.

Here it is with it's 956 buddy:

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Big Congrats to you!

By: i_am_Sam : November 27th, 2010-21:01

A very handsome watch indeed.. And what an appropriate strap for it... Is is original from the factory? Now your Polaris have a good company! Wear them in great health my friend! Best, Sam

a big congrats to you! wear in good health J

Very nice indeed...

By: Yves007 : November 27th, 2010-22:24

I specially like the two tones dial giving it a superb contrast. The wristband seems to be made of sharskin and matches the center dial so well. Congratulations, I just do not recommend that you test her diving skills in the same environment as mine, the ...

Congrats again David.....

By: aboen : November 27th, 2010-23:13

NSA is such an awesome watch !! I love the presentation box and the accessories this NSA BH Boutique edition comes with and that gray shark strap is such a perfect fit IMO. Happy for you my friend on this awesome JLC duo, the Polaris is on my bucket list ...

You and I are on the same page, Drew

By: respo : November 29th, 2010-05:21

I think we may both be heading towards this pair of watches. ;-) Best, respo

Now you are one of those devils, David.

By: amanico : November 28th, 2010-01:06

A superbly written post, with great pictures, dedicated to what I consider as an excellent watch. A Classic look, strong, yet timeless, with a lot of presence on the wrist. Another great thing is that you showed this grey shark nubuck strap, which is a te...

Thanks Nicolas...

By: docfink : November 28th, 2010-04:18

Seth picked out that strap, and it was the perfect choice. One issue: The gray top layer (dye?) is tearing off at one hole and partially on one side. I'm disappointed because the look and heft of the strap matches the watch perfectly, but I'm sure Seth wi...

Two beautiful "tool" watches.

By: nwp627 : November 28th, 2010-12:37

Wear them in the best of health. N

Congratulations!! Nice color combo. [nt]

By: bobscamp : November 28th, 2010-16:03

No message body

great pickup...

By: ocwatching : November 28th, 2010-21:52

love Seth and the staff at BHB... I like the combo too...the sharkie really sets the gray NSA dial off... huge congrats!

I was stupid

By: grigo : November 28th, 2010-22:36

and should have bought one. I makes a fine compagnon to the TTP 68, guess my 68 will be a loner (a least for now). Best regards. George

You can always find one, my friend.

By: amanico : November 28th, 2010-22:49

But something tells me that your TTP 68 will not stay alone a long time... As we use to say in French " I say this, I say nothing ". Best, Nicolas

Love that saying, Vlad.

By: respo : November 29th, 2010-05:20

It should be your motto. Best, respo

Well, why not, mainly before the SIHH... :)

By: amanico : November 29th, 2010-05:47

You are probably right

By: grigo : November 29th, 2010-06:31

In fact I am sure that you are entirely right as always. I can't wait for the SIHH. Best regards, George

I can't get away from this Incursion, David!

By: respo : November 29th, 2010-05:25

I have not been a fan of the gray shark straps...until this instance. It does work perfectly with the gray Incursion! That was a brilliant choice. I really like the entire package for this special edition -- the box, the accessories, the various straps th...

Evil, no-good watch pusher checking in...

By: craniotes : November 29th, 2010-09:33

...with #10! IMO, the NSA is destined to become a future classic, and the Incursion even doubly so. And in your case, I've gotta say that the shark strap is a perfect fit. So much so, in fact, that I might just have to give ol' Seth a call and see if he c...