Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Navy SEALs Alarm
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Why We Love it
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Why We Love it
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Here's something you probably didn't expect to see here: a tactical, titanium, oversized modern alarm watch!
It is true that our preferences generally run in the opposite direction, but every so often something modern catches our attention, and in the case of this cool diver by JLC, we just couldn't turn it down.Â
Mainly because this isn't just any modern diver - this is a Master Control Diving Alarm, released as part of JLCs Navy SEALs collection. Now discontinued, this exotic reference pays homage to the US Navy's elite warriors - yeah, those scuba diving, parachuting, machine gunning badasses with the sexy black outfits. Never forget the hyper-realistic depiction by Charlie Sheen back in 1990.
Utilizing their in-house Calibre 956, the Diving Alarm features an automatic winding movement with a manually-wound mechanical alarm. Like their ancestral Deep Sea Alarms, the alarm function on the Navy SEALs is charged and set by means of the top crown, which operates the inner dial ring to set the time of the alarm.
The crisp ring that comes when the hands cross the set time alerts the diver that it is time to ascend. It of course works above water as well, making it perfect for determining the perfect time to execute a breaching maneuver utilizing fragmentation grenades, suppressed submachine guns and garrote wire. Or, when its time to go pick up the kids at school. You get the idea.
While many manufactures have developed mechanical alarms, Jaeger-LeCoultre is the undisputed king of the hill, and when you hear this thing go off - and you will, if you're anywhere nearby - you'll know you're hearing a JLC.
Watches like this are one of the reasons we still pay attention to the modern timepiece industry. Most of the stuff they churn out, well, is not for us; but every once in awhile something comes along that speaks (Buzzes? Rings?) the truth.Â
This is modern watchmaking in its most badass manifestation.
The Story
From its inception and on to the present day, Jaeger-LeCoultre has produced timepieces that are both timeless and perpetually-appealing. Though their quality is often dramatically underrated, JLC's present-day pieces sing to us in the same soft, alluring timbre as their vintage offerings. With understated elegance, they exude an appeal that even the most steadfast of vintage collectors can't resist.Â
We love JLC in part because they are a true manufacture, producing a wide range of in-house movements. With a cadre of truly iconic pieces - among them the Reverso, the Deep Sea Alarm, the Memovox, the Geophysic (both the 1958 original and the 2014 reissue), and the Mark XI, to name a few - JLC has managed to encompass both technical and aesthetic brilliance.Â
A:S Guarantee
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Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.
Condition
Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.
Warranty
We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.
International Buyers
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Shipping & Returns
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Shipping & Returns
+All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.
Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.
We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.
Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.
We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Navy SEALs Alarm
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