Jaeger-LeCoultre

My long search for the holy grail of the JLC memovoxes series has come to an end today (big thank you to the previous owner who will probably read this). Launched in 1957, the Deep Sea Alarm ref E857 is (to my knowledge) the first diving watch fitted with... 

Lucky lad! I have never ever seen one of those. I am familiar with the Deep Sea Master Mariner, but not this. It's a different kettle of fish. Oh yes. Is that bezel fixed? Enjoy. Velociphile *********** http://velociphilewatch.blogspot.com

I was so excited when I got the watch that I actually didn't care to replace the strap for a better one before taking the pictures. Today, as the excitation calmed down a bit, I took time to switch it for a brown alligator and JL tang buckle which do the ...