I just received an email from JLC containing photos of their Collection 2009. The first watch I went to
in that collection was the MC Diving Alarm Navy SEAL.

It is a nice looking watch similar to my MCD/GMT.

I really wanted it to be a fantastic looking watch with more of its looks harking back to the past.

If I didn't already have the MCD/GMT I would want this one!

N

I have to say that I wish I'd have held off buying my MCD GMT to buy this one. I prefer the black bezel and the alarm is a very useful function. A very handsome watch indeed.

I haven't seen a close up of the dial yet, does it make any reference to "SEALS"? That might put me off a bit.

regards
Bretta




This message has been edited by Bretta on 2009-01-19 14:03:12

Movement:
mechanical automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956, crafted, assembled and decorated by hand
28,800 vibrations per hour
45-hour power reserve
268 parts
23 jewels
7.45 mm thick
Functions:
hours, minutes, small seconds
date, alarm
rotating inner bezel ring
Dial:
black, stamped and luminescent hour-markers and numerals
date: white numerals transferred against a black background
movement operating indicator: black and grey disc
Hands:
hours and minutes: trapeze-shaped, openworked, luminescent
Crown:
1 black rubber-moulded crown at 2 o’clock equipped with a compression key, for winding the
alarm, adjusting it and fast date adjustment
1 black rubber-moulded crown at 4 o’clock equipped with a compression key, for starting the
watch and adjusting the time
Case:
Ø 44 mm in grade 5 titanium, with diving bezel in ceramics (steel frame)
Wristbands :
Vintage leather, overmoulded rubber or articulated rubber. The watch also comes with an
alternative wristband, a black Cordura® diving strap
References:
Grade 5 titanium, limited series of 1500
on leather strap: Q183T470
on articulated rubber wristband: Q183T770
on rubber-moulded wristband: Q183T670
on titanium bracelet: Q183T170

Wow... some great stuff. I really like the looks of this model. The new Reversos caught my eye as well.  Can't wait to see more.

...

Master Compressor Diving Chronograph GMT Navy SEALs

is even cooler in my opinion. I'd be quite interested in this piece. I'm just curious as to whether the chrono pushers work underwater. If I'm so lucky as to acquire one, it'll definitely rival my Submariner Date as my go-to piece for diving.

What a great watch - why is it an LE??? I am tired of LE's - too many in my opinion!!

Cheers

David

...this should not be a LE.
N

Yep, looks great to me. I'm no diver and not specially into diving watches, but this will do the job. So is it just a 956 calibre in a different case or is it also more robust as lets say the Polaris containing the same calibre (shock proof, anti-magnetic?). I mean those Navy Seals probably have to do some serious business. Pretty nasty though when the alarm goes off in these secret operations (especially with this loud JLC alarm). So yes, I am in favour of this piece although I am not into this army/navy stuff. So no reference to Navy Seals on the dial please.

Best,

Starman

...already shockproof and anti-magnetic if I recall correctly. The movement is  identical, therefore they would be the same. Differences are in the case and dial etc. From what I can see there are no on-dial references to the SEALs, but heck, for me, the GMT is great piece.

is awesome. One question, could one replace the bezel on the MCDC to the new cerramic (black) one!?!?!?
Matrix.

I would be very interested in replacing my present MCD/GMT bezel with the ceramic black bezel.
N

If this is possible, I would change my bezel in a flash. I'm glad others are thinking along the same lines.

I find the titanium bezel shows up the scatches way too easily. I haven't pampered my watch but I haven't given it a hard time either... my bezel is looking very scruffy already.

regards
Bretta

I also enjoy the watch to the max while being on a careful side. But the Ti bezel scratches way too easily. So if we could change it, it would be awesome. Maybe Nicolas or our other pros could answer this question for us...
Matrix.

Hope yall Njoy!

Matrix.

...no extraneous military insignia there. I'm assuming the SEAL "Budweiser" is
engraved or embossed on the case back. Very nice touch, only the owner knows
that the watch is a collaborative effort.
N  

What is the red circle in the center of the dial?

I assume it indicates night or day for the second timezone, but this is just my assumption.

 

Cheers

David

nt

If there was a subtle NSN on the back, that would be the subtle and authentic way to do it. (and it's in Gold??)

How is this different from a Luminox "Navy Seals", a Kobold "Navy Seals", MTM "Navy Seals" ad nauseum?

Yes, undoubtedly a superior watch, but historically the military dive watches with any true regard are the ones that met the specifications and were commissioned by the military - Submariners, Tudors, 6105s, Blancpains, etc. Not where the manufacturer has asked for the endorsement.

It joins the IWC Top Gun as a strange association.

That said, if the teams get given a load of them, then lucky guys.

 

This message has been edited by BDLJ on 2009-01-22 20:08:53

...but I doubt if the Teams will ever see this LE watch "in the flesh."
N

And that's why it's a bad idea.