Very nice...

Aug 05, 2010,12:33 PM
 

I like the synthetic strap choice too.

Best,

Patrick

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Some improvements on my Deep Sea Alarm US.

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-00:11
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 fai...  

super watches nicolas as alwys.nt [nt]

 
 By: manish : August 5th, 2010-04:39
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Thanks, Manish!

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-06:12

Lovely vintage

 
 By: respo : August 5th, 2010-06:05
Congratulations on restoring yours to its original state. They both look fabulous, and yes, very sexy vintage. Best, respo

It takes a lot of time and patience, but it is worth it

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-06:15
When you see the result! You're turning Vintage, my friend. Best, Nicolas

If I turn vintage, Vlad

 
 By: respo : August 5th, 2010-06:19
...it is is on your concience. Well, Blomman is deserving of some blame as well. ;-) respo

fantastic, thanks for sharing (NT) [nt]

 
 By: sancerre : August 5th, 2010-06:15
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Two!

 
 By: nilomis : August 5th, 2010-06:55
Nicolas, Please, stop this vintage JLC temptation! Wonderful watches, lovely color. Cheers, Nilo

Why, Nilo?

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-09:07
Isn't it a delicious torture? Come on, you know that...Any resistance is futiile! Best, my friend. Nicolas

Fantastic Duo..

 
 By: MattS : August 5th, 2010-07:21
Exceptional Nico! I prefer the cleaner European version but it is such a great dilemna you have!...Matt

I hate dilemmas...

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-09:27
That is why I got both of them! Best, my friend. Nicolas

a stunning pair!

 
 By: playtime : August 5th, 2010-07:22
I'm looking forward to your report

The full report will be about the DSA Europe...

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-10:12
Will post it on the very first days of September. Best, Nicolas

Nicolas, when you post photos like this…

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 5th, 2010-09:09
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...  

Is this the famous " Blackout ", Blomman?

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-10:15
Ok, so now you're warned...Early days of September, Chapter II! Best, Nicolas

Thanks for the warning, Nicolas!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 5th, 2010-11:31
I will try to keep a way… Not! The pic didn’t work; one more try… So next time, please include napkins! Best Blomman...  

two sexy vintage divers...

 
 By: FanFrancisco : August 5th, 2010-09:43
.... not sure whether i will have a good sleep or not after seeing these two sexy beauties.... look forward to your deeper post stefan

Sleepless nights...

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-10:16
That's why these posts are made for! Have some rest, my friend. Best, Nicolas

Very nice...

 
 By: Patrick  : August 5th, 2010-12:33
I like the synthetic strap choice too. Best, Patrick

Thanks a lot, Patrick.

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2010-14:42
This is a Tropic strap, by the way... Which seemed to go with the watch. Best, Nicolas

wow...wow..Nicolas..

 
 By: ocwatching : August 6th, 2010-07:34
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

Well, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : August 6th, 2010-07:37
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 ... 

Last time I saw these photos - I said, it was difficult to see either one

 
 By: terenceho : August 6th, 2010-19:32
but putting 2 together - that is UNREAL. Always love to see these Nicolas.

Thanks, Terence, for your nixe words. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 10th, 2010-23:57
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Great work, awesome watches !

 
 By: DrStrong : August 9th, 2010-04:24
and details are so important ! Cheers Jeff

Congrats on the new addition to the "family", Nico!

 
 By: GregB : August 13th, 2010-02:34
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

Well, Greg.

 
 By: amanico : August 14th, 2010-00:51
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 Mar...