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Another look at the Deep Sea Auto Chronograph!
Fri, 22 June 2012 03:12
At this year's SIHH watch fair in January, we were introduced to the Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph, a 2-register chrono with the heirloom details we've come to see on the Deep Sea Alarm models, as well as the Grande Reverso Tribute to 1931 US Edition.
40.5mm case--like the Deep Sea Alarm--plexi crystal, a patina'd tone...a yesteryear look in a watch of today.
The watch was announced to a bevy of rave comments, along with a smattering of suggestions for those "nearly there": a rotating bezel, a sapphire crystal, and the trappings of a true diver. Little did they know, it was just around the corner.
Just last month, Jaeger-LeCoultre announced the Deep Sea Auto Chronograph, and this week I had the chance to spend some time with one.
The Deep Sea Auto is a 3-register chrono, complies with all ISO 6425 standards for Dive watches, is at 42mm slightly larger than the Vintage Chrono, has a sapphire crystal, and a bezel that turns with the eminent sensation of hand winding a buttery smooth movement.
Beautifully curved lugs that wrap the wrist for an all-day comfort
The clarity of the diver is accentuated by the lumed hands and markers. It shares some of the vintage aesthetic of its counterpart, but stands firmly as a forward launch in design.
The hands, the case, they're as classic as the brand comes.
And the 758 movement with its 65-hour power reserve as contemporary as you would expect. The bonus feature? A chrono indicator window which at half red/half white indicates the chronograph is activated.
When the chronograph is inactive, the window will read all white. When the chrono is stopped, the window is fully red, as a visual trigger to read the time elapsed. Stop the chrono and start it again, and the indicator jumps once more to half red/half white. Pretty trick when you see it in action.
The watch is frankly as versatile as any, and will certainly become the daily wearer for many.
With a suit? Why not?
42mm is a reserved confidence for today's sport watch.
Simple from the back, the engraved diver signaling the limits of use.
Vintage?
Modern?
Why not a dash of both?
The Deep Sea Auto Chronograph will be available this fall, and at $10,800 Jaeger-LeCoultre has done it again. Exquisite movement manufacturing powering a veritable tool watch that can be worn proudly at the office.
It's a staple timepiece that will gratify many a watch lover at the next step in their collector path.
A special thank you to JLC for making the watch available so I could bring it to you.
Hope you enjoyed that!
Howard - Moderator...Audemars Piguet & Jaeger-LeCoultre
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