JLC Master Compressor Diving Chronograph
May 12, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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| Thor Liked My Watch
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From: New Jersey
JLC Master Compressor Diving Chronograph
The other day I swung by a local shop and this caught my eye. It was gorgeous and I had to try it on. Pink Gold with Articulated Rubber strap. Price tag was $24k. I'm no watch expert... but this thing felt and looked amazing to me. I question whether or not it's a smart buy. I have a Cartier Roadster (my second one, first was stolen), Rolex Submariner, Omega Constellation (it was my first watch, a gift 
), and a Rado (which I rarely wear).
I've been looking to expand and get another nice watch to wear. My initial intentions were perhaps a Panerai - which is why I stopped at the store. I tried on the Big Pilot - LOVED, and then this thing caught my eye and fell in love. Then I tried on the Panerai and all I could think about was how amazing the JLC was.
I didn't want to spend so much on a watch, so I walked away. However after seeing it and having it on, it's hard to look at anything else the same way. Anyone have one of these or see one/try one on? What were your opinions on it? Also how does the articulated rubber hold up? I had a cheapo black watch and I know that it scratched like hell and the paint was constantly being ripped off. As a newbie to watches, am I crazy for looking at a watch for $20k+ that has a rubber strap? Should I get this watch out of my head immediately?
This first picture is the one I was interested in, as the articulated rubber band comes in two different styles. The rest are just to show the beauty of the face. It also came in a SS with articulated rubber, but it didn't have the same POP when you saw it. Also came in full SS which wasn't too bad, but again - just not the WOW factor.
), and a Rado (which I rarely wear).I've been looking to expand and get another nice watch to wear. My initial intentions were perhaps a Panerai - which is why I stopped at the store. I tried on the Big Pilot - LOVED, and then this thing caught my eye and fell in love. Then I tried on the Panerai and all I could think about was how amazing the JLC was.
I didn't want to spend so much on a watch, so I walked away. However after seeing it and having it on, it's hard to look at anything else the same way. Anyone have one of these or see one/try one on? What were your opinions on it? Also how does the articulated rubber hold up? I had a cheapo black watch and I know that it scratched like hell and the paint was constantly being ripped off. As a newbie to watches, am I crazy for looking at a watch for $20k+ that has a rubber strap? Should I get this watch out of my head immediately?
This first picture is the one I was interested in, as the articulated rubber band comes in two different styles. The rest are just to show the beauty of the face. It also came in a SS with articulated rubber, but it didn't have the same POP when you saw it. Also came in full SS which wasn't too bad, but again - just not the WOW factor.
May 12, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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| Thor Liked My Watch
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Posts: 4,095
From: New Jersey
What would you suggest? I spoke to someone who told me they can get me it for $18 - should I be looking for a better deal?
May 12, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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From: City of Angels and Nice Cars
its a beautiful watch... and when something like that gets in your head its usually a good buy, don't worry about what anybody else thinks. See if you can get a deal on it, if the deal feels right run with it.
