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A quick picture of the Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Pro Geographique.

 
 By: amanico : November 1st, 2014-00:21
A strong beast with its 46, 3 mm case whose thickness is 19, 8 mm! But a very technical one, with its compressor crowns, its depth sensor incorporating a membrane able to measure depths till 80 meters while the water resistance is 300 meters, its titanium...  

I don't have Fx's talent for that. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 1st, 2014-08:45
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Ok, ok....

 
 By: amanico : November 1st, 2014-14:37
:) ...  

Between this and the Blancpain X Fathoms...

 
 By: Tim_M : November 1st, 2014-16:32
... I'm now convinced Sea Monsters really do exist! Seeing is believing ;-) Thanks for the overview of a *very* uncommon JLC. I'd have to assume that this will be one of the scarcest of the compressor crown models when collectors look back on the era and ... 

X Fathoms / Pro Geo, there was also the IWC offer ( Deep One, then 2 and 3 ).

 
 By: amanico : November 1st, 2014-23:33
I exclude Panerai because, in my memory, it was hybrid, the depth gauge requiring a battery.... Yes, true Depths Monsters.... The references being the Blancpain and the JLC, I think I agree with that. Best; Tim. Nicolas

Very strong beast..Functionality for a niche-minority.. Like the light blue color accent..

 
 By: hs111 : November 1st, 2014-23:31
.. Actually, looks a tiny bit smaller on your wrist than true dimensions suggest; Somehow interesting.. Thx for sharing and have a nice Sunday ! Best, hs

Absolutely, HS. A niche product. A friend of mine uses it as a daily beater.

 
 By: amanico : November 1st, 2014-23:35
The guy is photograph, and journalist.... Best, Nicolas

Well, you know I have always had a soft spot...

 
 By: respo : November 2nd, 2014-08:43
...for this tough watch. Best, respo ...