Following last year’s Deep Sea Chronograph, this three-counter
chronograph movement which takes its aesthetic inspiration from the 1959
Memovox Deep Sea model is introduced in a larger (44mm) case and new
material — cermet. The high-tech case cermet (not cement!) isa
material consisting of aluminium reinforced with particles of ceramic
and then covered with a protective coating of ceramic – excellent
properties of lightness, resistance and stability. As well, cermet has a
great look to it — very matte and stealthy, perfect for a watch like
this.
As a reminder, the chronograph operating indicator (“red dot” shown
above) is inspired by the Jaeger-LeCoultre 1930s “chronoflight” onboard
instrument. It enables a diver to be able to see at a glance whether
the disc shows that the chronograph is ready for use (white), in
operation (white/red) or stopped (red).
Price is 10,000 Euros (about $13k at current f/x). A trop-dial ‘vintage’ version is also being offered.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 758
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