Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs (Incursion Edition)

This is a video of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs (Incursion Edition).

In 1959, JLC presented its first dever's watch with an alarm, the Memovox Deep Sea. 50 years later, JLC reintroduced this complication into a diver's watch. IT features a striking mechanism sounding on a hanging gong - the alarm function serves to remind the user when it is time to resurface.

The case is grade 5 titanium, DLC coated to give it a dark gray/black finish, and has a black shot-peened ceramic bezel, which echoes that of its forerunner. The watch was created in partnership with the US Navy SEALs and this model celebrates their beginnings in '62.

As with all JLCs, 100% of the components are designed and manufactured by JLC. The movements are completely hand-crafted and hand-assembled and go through the rigorous 1000 hour test. This movement is JLC Calibre 956, which uses ceramic bearings to bring required maintenance to nearly zero.

Its most notable feature is probably the "wingnut" compressor keys, securing both crowns. When the key is turned clockwise 180 degrees, it allows the user to immediately wind or set the time/alarm. The mechanism is smooth and helps the watch achieve 300m water resistance without requiring tedious unscrewing of the crown.

There are only 62 units available - only out of the Beverly Hills boutique. This one was the second to last available for sale in the world - the display model is still up for sale at the boutique.

[mchamp]

Didn't get my hands on this timepiece in time!