Jaeger-LeCoultre

Before:



2 things:

The bezel was curiously " dinged " every 5 minutes ( not the insert, but the bezel ).

The crowns were far from being the correct one.

So, I was on the hunt for a mint bezel ( insert is exeprtly redone ) and for some crowns which were faithfully made from an original set.

It is done, now.



Here is the result.

Pay some attention to the very special shape of the crown at 2 o clock...





Now, a look on the sweet flawless bezel:



This Deep Sea Alarm is indeed a sexy Vintage watch!

Strong, appealing, elegant at the same time... Certainly one of the most, if not the most, attractive Vintage JLC Diver.



And what to say when the pleasure is double?





Give me one more month, and I will come back with a deeper post about these marvels...

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-08-05 00:12:34

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Congratulations on restoring yours to its original state.  They both look fabulous, and yes, very sexy vintage.

Best,

respo

When you see the result!

You're turning Vintage, my friend.



Best,

Nicolas

...it is is on your concience.  Well, Blomman is deserving of some blame as well.   ;-)

respo

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Nicolas,

Please, stop this vintage JLC temptation!

Wonderful watches, lovely color.

Cheers,

Nilo

Isn't it a delicious torture?



Come on, you know that...Any resistance is futiile!

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

Exceptional Nico!  I prefer the cleaner European version but it is such a great dilemna you have!...Matt 

That is why I got both of them!



Best, my friend.

Nicolas

I'm looking forward to your report

Will post it on the very first days of September.

Best,

Nicolas

You need to include napkins - I ruined my shirt!

 

 

 

These kinds of “small” details make big difference!

 

Stunning result my friend, enjoy your beautiful pair!

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

Ok, so now you're warned...Early days of September, Chapter II!



Best,

Nicolas

I will try to keep a way… Not!

 

 

The pic didn’t work; one more try…

 

 

 

So next time, please include napkins!

 

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

.... not sure whether i will have a good sleep or not after seeing these two sexy beauties....

look forward to your deeper post

stefan

That's why these posts are made for!



Have some rest, my friend.

Best,

Nicolas

I like the synthetic strap choice too.

Best,

Patrick

This is a Tropic strap, by the way...

Which seemed to go with the watch.

Best,

Nicolas

its a long month waiting...

these Vintage JLCs are really drawing my attention into the Vintage world..where you even begin? 

beautiful work on the Deep Sea...

and a great dual...awesome..

looking forward to more

Thanks for the nice words.

This post was an appetizer, as I will take some days of rest and come back in the last week of August.

Then, I will post the essay.

To say the truth, it is already in my stock of reviews, but I want to follow this thread, and I won't have an unlimited connection time during these holidays.



Best!

Nicolas.

but putting 2 together - that is UNREAL.

Always love to see these Nicolas.

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and details are so important !

       Cheers

                Jeff

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Sorry I'm so late to the thread. The pair look amazing! I'm glad you were able to find the correct crowns and bezel. What vintage model comes next on the wish list?

Regards,

Greg

There are still a few  in the wish list:

The hottest is the Vintage Polaris 65, without doubt.

But another early Memo, an E 861, an E 855 with the long ebony indexes, a Memo WT Ref 3160, a Memo " Double Signature ", a Black Dialed triple date, a Master Mariner Chronometer, and a very few others are still haunting me.

You see?



Best, my friend.

Nicolas