Jaeger-LeCoultre

Well, almost, because I have to give the US Deep Sea Alarm back to a watchmaker, as the movement broke after a small incident during our GTG... But this time, it won't last 2 years.. At least I hope so... Anyway, these 2 pearls are back, with a full movem...  

I would like to know more about incident during GTG :) ;)

..... who was the one doing emptying :) and now I see why you made bench shot and not the table shot as usual :) :)

Very, very sorry to hear about the "effect" of the small incident, and can inagine, that this must be painful quite a bit, to again wait , until again needing some work to re-restore completely. These two are real marvels and fascinating to look at in tru... 

the workmanship looks excellent. But then again, they are just great designs to begin with. I look forward to the return so we can have side by sides. Best Joe

I'm glad to see that you were able to fix the EU hands. Now you own a pic of the four objects of desire: the two DSA and the two Polaris. Cheers, Nilo

... knowing how much you missed these beauties in your collection. I regret though one of them needs to go back to the watchmaker. I wish it will requiere much less waiting to fix the new problem. These are marvellous pieces and the scarce production make... 

May the Tabletop Wanderer soon return to its brothers, and in full health! Congratulations on the restoration of TWO rare classics. A DEEPly SEArious Ano Nuevo

These two provide me both of these feelings. Best, and thanks " H ". ;) Nicolas

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I still feel for you, and the horrible experience you went through. It can be terrible world; we all know this. For us PuristS, our watches are not just material things, they are companions. A big part of daily life. And they are part of the beauty of our... 

There are a lot of moments, good and bad, behind these DSAs, for me. Hence the importance of these two watches, which is more than their value or scarcity. Best, Michael. Nicolas

Terrific pieces. Thank you for the nice exposition. They appeared in such great condition in the "before" pictures that I'm surprised you had them reconditioned; although in the "after" pictures, they are spotless and have retained their vintage charm. Wh... 

Refreshing, lightly, the case, working a bit on the inserts, chaging luminova for tritium, and, of course, servicing the movements which really needed it! Thanks for your comments, John. Best, Nicolas

Glad to see you have them back for many more years of enjoyment. :) Best fernando

Just barely, however. You must feel so proud to have these two. Both beautiful. Sometimes patience is rewarded :)

Yes, I feel very proud, veeery proud. ;) Best, my friend. Nicolas

Congratulations and Félicitations I finally was able to buy a TT Polaris NOS after 7 years of desire , when I see these vintages pieces, each most beautiful than the others , I want to get more; moderns or vintages.

Finding the original Deep Sea Alarm US is quite challenging, but it is almost impossible to find the Europe. Still, there are some cool vintage diving JLCs, such as the Shark and the Master Mariner Deep Sea. Not too hard to find, and not too expensive, ei... 

... Next month my business drives to Paris

But very unfortunate about the drop.... Hope it is a easy fix. Best, my friend Blomman

.......with your US DSA. The grey faded bezel insert. The dial and hands. Nicolas Nicolas. What can I do to be the next custodian. Hahaha. I just have a question: how can a movement break during a GTGF? This is a strange story-one that I want to hear abou... 

Yes, we have different opinions on the Polaris 65... The 68 is a powerful Watch, the 65 is a mroe subtle one. Best, Edmond. Nicolas

so sorry to hear about the fall. i hope it's only minor. enjoy both the watches in good health and thanks for sharing. best Ed

For me the 2 most desirable JLC. Full stop. Z'

and what a great job did in both of them.... Nicolas, please explain me if the european used to be more rare than the american according to what you wrote, why on this new limited version they did 359 americans and 959 europeans?!?! i can fell "your pai" ... 

Due to the wording on the alarm disc of the US version? Thanks for your kind words, Cesar. Best, Nicolas