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Than you get another surprise...
The alarm only watch [is that really N - S - A some have the nerves to refer to it?] is a nice and balanced watch. Actually 'could' have made it on my list.
A true issued military watch regardless of what political backgound or regime it served, is a witness of history to me and therefor collectible.
But a marketing endeavour with a flimsy "the SEALS have tested it for us..." is just an offence to my and others intelligence.
Somehow I saw it coming, and today I must shout it out: JLC lost any credibility.
JLC used to be a silent brand, often refered to as the "watchmakers watch", but with what the brand turned into I have lost the interest. RIP Mr. Blümlein.
Ilja
The JLC Navy SEALs Watches, the Topic.
I'm very pleased to introduce you the Master Compressor Navy SEALs Watches, which are: The MC Diving Alarm Navy SEALs The MC Diving Chronograph GMT Navy SEALs: And The MC Diving Pro Geographic Navy SEALs: These 3 Watches are made in LE: 300 pieces for the...
Navy Seals...
Hi Nicolas, Thanks for this great report, these are two watches that I am very interested in, especially the Alarm as it is exactly what I was hoping JLC would produce - namely a legible diving tool watch with alarm calibre. My only complaint - why are th...
David, your observation is very interesting
Like you, I think that a LE should really be decided for only special watches. I think that the Polaris is among these watches that my be only considered as LE. As for LE in general, I agree with you that too much is too much ,and, once again, like you, I...
I agree Nicolas..
That the titanium Navy Seal watches are fantastic and I am very keen on both, probably more so the alarm version. My point regarding LE's is that it makes them much more difficult to come by in the market place. If the alarm version is as popular as these...
I bet more editions to come
Hi David, reflecting on what JLC has done in recent years with its popular watches (AMVOX 1 and 2, the Squadras, EWC, EWA, etc.), if the NSA turns out to be popular, JLC will probably reissue it in another limited edition with some slight variation that y...
I'm ok now...
Hi Robert, I take on board what you are saying, but that kinda begs the question why LE in the first place. Instead of offering LE after LE, slightly altering a popular design, just settle on one and get it into the range. Sorry to prattle-on about this, ...
Keep on saying it
I don't disagree with you, and there are probablyt a llot of us who share your view. Maybe JLC will listen. Always good to hear from you. It has been very cold here, by the way. Must be time for you to visit the States again. LOL. respo
Well, David, 1500 is not a small LE
And we can even wonder if when it comes to more than 500, it is still a LE... I really think that if you want one, you will get one. It's just a question of time, when you decide to put your order on it... Best, my friend. Nicolas
Nicolas...
You are probably right about the size of the LE, ie; 1500 - quite a lot really. I'm sure if I want to pursue this model I will get one. Thanks for your sterling work in your reports from SIHH. I think the Tourbillon perpetual calender is one of the most b...
Nicolas, you asked if it is that important…
I believe it is since I would like to have a NSA as a companion to my MCD/GMT. I do not believe that I will be able to purchase it this year and the fact that it is a LE may make any future purchase near impossible. Additionally, because it is, as you hav...
Thumbs up for the Alarm!
Hi Nicolas, I was waiting for this post and very happy with the pictures and text. Totally agree with you; the Alarm Seal is the one. It has some great proportions and a very nice dial as far as you can tell from a photo. So now we have the AmvoxI, the Po...
Do I, don't I?
Thanks for the post, Nicolas... I have been eagerly awaiting this one. I have to say that I don't care much for the rose gold version either... I just don't see the point in this particular offering. The chrono is OK, but I absolutely love the "NSA" I thi...
Well, Bretta, this is a tough question, and and even tougher decision
Of course, I thought about the Diving GMT, as I like a lot this Diving watch. When I saw the N.S.A in the flesh, I wondered if I would give up considering the Diving GMT. And the funny thing is that I spent a lot of time speaking of this matter with a ver...
GMT and NSA
I have to admit the MCGMT Diver has really grown on me. It helps that there have been some fantastic photos of the watch posted on this forum. they are really two different watches, but I find that the GMT's design is really striking, a fairly simple dial...
Thank you for your very complete article Nico!! ...
... not really fan when I saw the press pics, I was really impressed by the watch at the SIHH I love the MC Diving Alarm Navy, butI am not at all convinced of the legitimacy of other "Navy Seals" "diving" watch ...
Thanks for your nice words, Fred
So is this one would be your first one??? Was great to meet you yesterday! Best. Nicolas
Loul ...
From JLC, the only watches I would like to have first are the MMR and the QP 8Days SQ LooooL!!! Hope to see you soon, and have more time^^ (but now, I know your hiding)
Interesting use of the crystal engraving
Thanks Nicolas for the report. What I really like in this NSA is the fact that the 'un-necessary' indications (the ones which are of no use to tell time), like the brand, model name and depth rating, are 'stealth', so in certain angles, you don't actually...
Wow, Clavi, am I dreaming or what?
YOU, a Vintage Lover, are beginning to let transpire some signs of infedility? LOL You're right, my friend. I too think that this is the more elaborated of the Compressor Watches. But, as big fans of the Memovox, we may be biased, don't you think? Biased,...
Than you get another surprise...
The alarm only watch [is that really N - S - A some have the nerves to refer to it?] is a nice and balanced watch. Actually 'could' have made it on my list. A true issued military watch regardless of what political backgound or regime it served, is a witn...
Well, Ilja, the brand was so silent that at several moments
It was on to die... But this is another topic... Well, not really, as it is quite well known that the Compressor Line saved the " Grande Maison " circa 2002/ 2003. As for N.S.A, I'm the one to have used this abreviation, first because I'm too lazy to writ...
silent does not mean dead...
Hi Nico, I disagree that the brand was " several moments on to die" . The only moment I'm aware of, was the so called 70's Quartz krisis. When looking into the younger history of JLC ownership it is significant that after the buy-out of Mannesmann (see Vo...
Thanks for this wonderful repport!
Sorry I really don't get the idea of the link to Navy Seal. But I'm glad that they are LEs, because I think the current models are great and do not need to be replaced so quickly. Out of these 3 LEs, I like the NSA most. I think the best part of this watc...
Hi, LW
I do appreciate the strap, as it is, IMO, the best combo for the NSA. The Nato is not bad, either. Of course, it will also be great for the Diving Chrono! you will be able to ask to your AD for this strap when the watch will be avalaible, as some of us di...
2 out of 3 ain't bad
I agree with you Nicolas, I don't get the RG version so of these diving watches at all. But I do like both the alarm and the chrono Navy Seals. The addition of a second time zone with a second hour hand to the chrono is brilliant. I also really like the d...
Terrific report, review and pictures
It is wonderful to see some "real life" pictures of these watches and to read your remarks on them. I think the NSA is the big winner as well--I love the design. My only gripe is that the seconds hand looks a little short for the dial--it would be better ...
Thanks for another great report, Nico...
While I've been admiring the NSA ever since I saw the first picture, I had the pleasure to see and feel the chrono GMT version at the Beverly Hills Boutique last Tuesday. Totally impressive is a good summation. But, the watch, while being substantial in i...
The "Navy Seal" thing is a....
big negative in my mind. I am not really the type to desire a watch because it is associated with a group or person. As many others have expressed, thankfully JLC was wise enough to keep any Navy Seal logos off the face of the watch. 44mm is a bit big for...
Same here Al
But I had the same problem with the Amvox being somehow related to a car brand. But I have to admit that the alarm looks great. Just don't want to be caught by a muslim terrorist with this thing on my wrist (no, no don't look at the back!!). Cheers, Starm...
They'd probably...
...just take the watch off your wrist and strap in on their own. But then so would a Christian terrorist.
Well, how do you see it compared to your beloved MC Memovox, Al?
As you noticed, I was curious to compare these 2 watches. And I was thinking of you, waiting after your answer and thoughts on this topic... Best, my friend. Nicolas
I knew your report on these NS's would be worth the wait. Thanks Nicolas!
Your style of presentation on your reports is well admired. You make your point clear while still being fair to the other models etc. I'm going to have to say that my fav. of all these new models would have to be the NSA but followed very closely by the M...
I doubt that JLC will be ok to change the bezel of your MCDC for the NVC Ceramic one
Matrix, I doubt a lot JLC will accept to do that, my friend. But you may ask JLC to polish your bezel... Agree with you on what you said about the very appealing layout of the NSC dial. I loved that detail of the smooth / grainy contrast a lot. As for the...
Nicolas I apologize in advance that this could be a language barrier, but...
Why in the world would JLC care on what its loyal customers/biz supporters would prefer to do with their already purchased time pieces?!!!!!??? You could purchase a nice AM DBS, wear a nice AMVOX DBS along with it and also be able to change its wheels to ...
Simply to be loyal to other customers too.
If JLC would allow any customer to 'upgrade' their watch to effectively convert it to a version that is a limited edition, then they would be unloyal to those who have paid to buy the watch from the limited edition, as some of them might specially have de...
This is only my take, Matrix
I will ask to JLC... But if I have doubts, this is becasue many brands don't do this kind of things, as Rolex, for instance. This kind of tuning is also a bad thing, about the authenticity of your watch, if you change some parts of it. This won't be anymo...
Thanks for a great report, but I am not instantly moved by the Navy Seals.
Although I appreciate the practicality of the ceramic bezels on the Navy Seal Divers, I much prefer the contrast between the steel bezels and the black dials of the prior generation. I am also not particularly fond of the new straps. I would jump all over...
Agree on the Pro Geo
I love it. It is the best one in the diving collection. Just tried it at AD last week and totally fall in love with it. It wasn't as big as I thought it would be and it doesn't weight more than my diving chrono either. But...when I saw the price tag, I al...
thanks for the report
Nicholas, another first class report and very honestly compiled. I would agree that the alarm was the best of the three. I must say though that in the flesh the brushed rose gold chrono and pro geographic were better than I would have imagined. The slight...
Hi, Christian,
I totally agree with you that before any definitve judgement on a watch, it has to be seen in the flesh. Thanks for your nice words, by the way. It was my pleasure to meet you in Geneva. Just hope that we'll have the occasion to meet again! Best, Christia...
a question for jlc
is it realy necessary to paint directional arrows on the winding crowns? Looking forward to meeting again in the near future. Best Christian
Excellent post Nicolas....
thanks for your information and your work... Nice watches, indeed. Another great work by JLC... You know me, my friend.... I´m a "base and simply boy" (LOL), so my prefer one is the N.S.A. But I´d be a happy man with the Chrono version... if I can´t hunt ...
The vintage watch.
It appears that the second hand is off a Seiko 6105 series diver - the 'stoplight' hand. Another great post. which also clears up which models have the crystal engraved. I've said it before but JLC joins the likes of Luminox etc in this 'collaboration" wi...
very versatile watch making company...
many thanks Nic, you have done the great job again for such excellent report. the new models show JLC is a truly versatile watch maker! i like them very much. stefan
I needed to pay a 2d visit at the JLC stand
To fully appreciate all these new watches, Stefan. I also have to confess that the N.S.A was the watch I spent the longer time, to fully analyze it. Best, my friend. Nicolas
I love the SEAL alarm!
Thanks for the reviews, Nicolas. I'd have to agree with you and say I prefer the Navy SEAL alarm of the three. IMO it's BY FAR the most successful realization from this partnership with the Navy. The other two watches in the line don't speak to me. I thin...
Very, very nice Nicolas. I like it!
I was a little worried you might get the Anniversary Langematik wet ;-) Best, -- Richard.
Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures, Nicolas
I love all the 3 releases, the RG depth gauge the most Cant wait to see it real life
NSA is really nice..!!!
Hey Nicolas, The alarm piece really speaks out....and a reasonable price point too..!! Can't wait to see them in the flesh...did you happen to get a pic side by side to your Polaris for comparison of size..?? Andy.
Alarm calibre 956
This alarm mechanism, is this the same as that found in the MC extreme geographic version ? Does this also have the special alloy with the gong attached to the middle of the case ? or is this the old MC memovox calibre with ceramic ball bearings ?
Hi, swimgc,
The Movement on the Navy SEALs Alarm will be the same than the one used in the E.W.A and on the Polaris. I invite you to read Jerome's recent post about this question: jlc.watchprosite.com All is here... Best, and ...WELCOME HERE! Looking forward to here ...
Again a beautiful post Nico
I fully agree with you regarding the Pro Geo, I like the original one better -the one that came out last year. Also why in RG ??? This kind of tool watch designed for adventure in collaboration with the Navy Seals would be better in black ceramic, steel, ...
To try it is to adopt it, Ben
I know your tastes in watches, my friend, and I can tell you that you will oreder it in an heartbit! As I said, it is the Polaris of the XXIst Century. You will adore it. Do we bet? Best. Nicolas
hey amanico
great report thanks. this is only my second time on here proper- guess what? i have 'taken the plunge' my friend already! i have paid £2k deposit and have a guaranteed NS GMT chrono. hurray! i dont have a GMT in my collection at all and when- not if (!) t...
An impressive plunge, indeed, Marcus
Nice selection, my friend. The N.S Chrono GMT is very tempting, indeed, wirh its strong, dark " allure ". I loved it a lot, but went on the Alarm, becasue I'm a sucker for the Memovoxes, and becaue we sadly can't get all. As for the Polaris, you know my f...