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Incredible!
Wow, Nico! What a superb collection of JLC divers! Your persistence for obtaining them was definitely worth the effort! Let's hope you will soon be able to find the elusive '65.
The baby Panerai you are referring to, which one is it?
I have been enjoying your holiday posts immensely. Work has been crazy lately for me, and your pictures and tales definitely help me keep a sane mind. I will catch up soon, mon frere!
All the best,
Alejandro
An almost complete family picture of Vintage JLC Diving watches.
I only miss 2 of them...: The Damn bloody Vintage Polaris 65 and the " Baby Panerai" from Jaeger. I'm hunting the first one, and will pass on the 2d one, as it is not a very appealing watch, at least for me. From Left to right: Deep Sea Alarm Europe ( E 8...
WOW! I mean...... really WOW!
There's a site I don't ever expect to see again (unless you take more pictures). I've never seen that many rare JLC/LeCoultre/Jaeger dive watches ever, nor such a near complete set in one place. I wasn't familiar at all with the Jaeger "Arrow hand"... was...
Now, you understand why I'm running after the ...
Polaris 65 so badly! The Jaeger Arrow Hand existed for a very few years, my friend. I will post an entire topic about it. Best, and thans for your enthusiastic words. Nicolas
Great and passionate quest
You should get both of missing two.... just my 2HRK .... because I had privilege to see almost all of them in flesh and I can say that they are, for me, unusual, whimsical divers, with nostalgic aura also not so long ago I remember a picture of complete d...
Well, Damjan
If I have to get the Polaris 65 and the MM 100 ATM " Baby Panerai " in a set, of course I will say yes, but if I have the choice to go or not on the " Baby Panerai ", I would pass on it. See the pics I posted, the watch is not that exciting, and I try to ...
Dark Horse
the 1/5 which turned into 6th eventually :0)!! Logo, Mare and 8 day Pt? the trio?? Good hunting as Bill would say! :0) Damjan
LOLOL ROFLMAO, Damjan...
Aaah, this one? As for the Panerai Trio: Logo Pre V / Mare / ... Cali. Best, Hiiips. Vlad.
Ahh yes silly me
Cali Damn Bl***y Perfect Dream piece of mine Cali so any chance of Dark Horse pictures? ;0) via email is good also .... for my late night ..... Best Damian
This one?
Credit pic: Y.O. Have a good long sleepless night, my friend. Best, VLAD....
Incredible!
Wow, Nico! What a superb collection of JLC divers! Your persistence for obtaining them was definitely worth the effort! Let's hope you will soon be able to find the elusive '65. The baby Panerai you are referring to, which one is it? I have been enjoying ...
As for the Baby Panerai, I posted a pic of it at the bottom of
This thread, Hermano. The Polaris 65? It seems that it is a damned watch for me: I was 3 or 4 times close to get it, and it escaped, each time. Yes, I hope to catch you soon, Alejandro, without having to wait till IGOTT! Un abrazo, Hermano. Nicolas
All the baby...
...Panerais, as you call them, that I've ever seen, have been highly suspect. Do you have any JLC literature on them?
I don't have any literature on them, Ben ...
And I must amdit that I didn't fig the subject too much, as I'm not interested in this watch... You see, I will never open a Museum! Best, Nicolas
Couldn’t be happier for you, Nicolas!
What a wonderful collection photo, even the Dolphin is included! My dear friend, your collection is stunning and breathtaking! And you earned it by persistence and hard work. Please enjoy them and give them a good life! Best Blomman
Well, Blomman ...
YOU have a watch I happen to not have, which would nicely fill the thema... It was a long hunt, and it seems that the hunt doesn't have totally ended. One more step and it will be perfect. Best, and thanks for your nice words, my dear friend. Nicolas
Nicolas…
I will not torment you with another pic of the Pola 65… But, yes – with a Pola 65 in your pic it would be perfection! I always try to think positive, think of what a great achievement you already have in your photo. Not of what you miss… Like me – I have ...
So when does your museum open?
Incredible. This is really watch COLLECTING, the whole so much more than the parts. Kudos Andreas
I'm far from opening a Museum, my friend...
We have Clavi for that! I'm just trying to build a collection, hence I have to be imperatively faithful to some criterias... Best, and thanks, Andreas. Nicolas
This is awesome, Nicolas!
The only thing better would be if they were sitting in the bottom of a big glass of beer. ;-) Wow! what a great photo that are able to create after much work and much time -- I can only imagine. It must be very satisfying. So, what does the "baby Panerai"...
It is almost totally satisfying, Respo...
It would be TOTALLY satisfying if only I could put my hands on this bloody Polaris 65! To tell the truth, I'm very happy with what I have, and I can keep on hunting in total serenity. It took time, money, and a lot of work, but it is really worth it. As f...
What's a baby panerai?
Lovely picture and lovely collection, must have taken a lot of hard work to put together. Now what is a baby panerai and what does it look like? Best regards, George
Happy and a bit envious! :-)
Great photo, Vlad! Of course, you know I love dive watches, JLC, and compressor cases, so this post hits all the marks for me! What a wonderful "family" photo! I look forward to the day when you complete this collection, so we can see it in all its glory!...
We look forward to the same day, Sister...
But unfortunately, no Polaris 65 in my horizon... The nice thing with these Vintage Diving JLCs is that they are original, even if sometimes, they share their case with other manufacturers ( and they borrow their movements, a very few times ). There is im...
Damn Nicholas!
So you're the guy hoarding all the vintage pieces! Great collection. What is the "baby Panerai"?
LOL, no, not me, Rovermark...
There are a lot of guys here, that you could suspect to do so, but not me! As for the Baby Panerai, I pmosted a pic in the thread... Best, Nicolas
Pictures of the " Master Mariner Lecoultre Baby Panerai ".
It shares with some other brands this small case ( circa 36 mm ) which looks like a Luminor case ( remove the bezel, add a crownguard, and what do you see? ) Eta inside. Pics found on the net, don't know who to credit for them. Best, Nicolas...
Your wise friend thinks
You should continue with the entire thema and get the ugly baby panerai style as well.
Well, why should I get a watch I don't like?
That is an excellent question, Cookies. To imperatively complete the collection? Not a good reason enough, for me, as I wear ALL my watches, and I don't see myself wearing this Baby Panerai. Best, my wise friend. Nicolas This message has been edited by am...
I see it another way around
It'll make a nice complete collection that can be a great set to be coveted for. I think you'll be the only one the the world to collect the entire theme, through it's development, good and bad. I do agree it is a very unattractive piece, and maybe becaus...
Sadly, Cookies, there was one for sale, maybe one year ago
And believe me, the asked price was not reflecting the " aesthetical qualities " of the watch! Yes, I know what you mean, and of course it sounds logical, but on another side, who knew the existence of the Baby Panerai here? Best, my friend. Nicolas This ...
knowing it exists is a tough one already
I never knew the existence until you wrote about it. I don't know where you get all your info, but seems like the Eqyptians or Martians have been feeding you with it, not the internet. Have a good one Signore.
fantastic Nic
you did very well and worked hard on that -well done. What a great theme. Christian
Nico, you are killing us again...
WOW, thanks for allowing us to see 8 such rare and fantastic vintage Diving watches at one post. it is just killing us. it took you more than 15 years to have such great collection which means you got 2 watches per year, having said, as a collector, it is...
Well, Stefan,
I'm collecting for 13 years, now, and I didn't started with JLC... But the JLC hunt started for some 8 years, indeed. And a very intensive one, my friend. Thanks a lot for your nice words! Best, Nicolas
sorry, Nico...
sorry, Nico, I mis-read your post. in any case, it is amazing that you just took 8 years to get so many great vintage JLCs. you have really done the great job, we are happy and lucky to be able to share the joy of your collection. stefan
No need to be sorry, my friend.
8 years is already a long hunt, and it is not the end, yet... Best, my friend. Nicolas
thanks for understanding, my friend Nico :-)
yes, it seems the journey has no end! stefan
Thanks for the good hope, PP...
Maybe I wil need these white gloves, after all? Best, Nicolas
8 years...hallmarks of a true collector
at least a patient one....congrats mate....kudos
I would....
be happy to lent them to you..... I will also keep an eye out for the model you are looking for... Cheers
Great Vintage JLC divers collection Nicolas....
I have to say my favorite by looks alone is the Deep Sea Alarm Europe ( E 857 )...what a fantastic looking watch :-O Someday :-( Best Drew
You have great taste, Drew.
The DSA Europe is a very elegant Diving Watch. Even more elegant than the Polaris, to me. Best, Nicolas
Nic, you need to get in touch with Jerome to set up a JLC musuem!
Once again, amazing collection and pics. If the museum idea does comes to life, can I be granted a permanent free entry? :P cheers! PAt
This will never happen, Patrick
The idea to open a Museum, I mean... But if it happens, I will let you know, with pleasure! Best, Nicolas.
Having seen your watches separately before didn't stop me...
...from being amazed at the breadth and depth of your collection. I sincerely wish you good luck on finding those other two. Do you have a pic of the Baby Panerai? I'm curious to know what it looks like. Ruckdee
Thanks for the nice words, Ruckdee.
See above, I posted a pic of the " Baby Panerai ". Best, Nicolas