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Daytona4Me · 1 May 2014, 10:57 PM

An awesome looking watch in my opinion, but which one is the more desirable. The US version looks great (and there were only 359 of them made) and the Euro version looks great in a different way (but there were 959 pieces made).

I have an opportunity to buy one of these. I like them both for different reasons, but wonder if 359 vs 959 pieces should sway the decision for me. In other words, is the relative "rarity value" of the US version worth taking into consideration?

I suspect there's no correct answer, but I'm interested in knowing what you guys think anyway.

Euro version on the left, US version on the right.

Mosco · 1 May 2014, 11:09 PM

I have owned both at one point, and truth be told, if I was collecting, I would keep both. They are similar, yet different enough to have individual appeal.
As far as numbers - both are small enough production, so the 600 pieces difference should not be weighed as a variable. Get whichever dial you like best.

MCHI09 · 1 May 2014, 11:10 PM

Awesome looking watch. I prefer look of euro version. Not sure how the relative rarity factors in. I also don't think these are ultra hard to source as I have seen them come up fairly often.

Daytona4Me · 1 May 2014, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

I have owned both at one point, and truth be told, if I was collecting, I would keep both. They are similar, yet different enough to have individual appeal.
As far as numbers - both are small enough production, so the 600 pieces difference should not be weighed as a variable. Get whichever dial you like best.

I'd be buying it to wear occasionally, as opposed to collecting. I like both dials for different reasons. I like the clean look of the Euro; I like the somewhat more industrial appearance of the US version; I dislike the "Deep Sea Alarm Automatic" script on the US version. Not an easy choice for me.

simongpaez · 1 May 2014, 11:45 PM

My vote goes to the Euro version

Presa canary · 1 May 2014, 11:48 PM

That euro version is so awesome.

beaglehusky · 2 May 2014, 12:47 AM

I've been looking for a previously loved one (euro version) for a while, and barely missed a couple here on TRF. I prefer the clean dial. If you end up getting the US version, I'd appreciate it if you pm me with the info on the euro.

Either one would be an excellent choice.

FTX I · 2 May 2014, 01:05 AM

Euro version by miles. Congrats in advance.

psv · 2 May 2014, 01:08 AM

Euro version. I looked at that one very closely buy worried I'd tire of the fake patina.

vman · 2 May 2014, 03:26 AM

If I were to buy one of them, I'd go with the Euro version. (Then buy the American one once you have more funds.)

Do not fret about the numbers, as between two models you still have fewer than 2,000 watches. I travel around the world a lot and I have yet to see one in the wild. Compared to Rolex, Omega, AP, Panerai and the other usual suspects, these are rare birds indeed.

If you are looking for a brand new Euro version from an AD, please let me know. I know a place that has one in stock. Brand new, with all the wrappers in tact.

mps354 · 2 May 2014, 10:47 AM

I like both, slightly prefer the euro version

masterkiller · 2 May 2014, 03:59 PM

Euro version for sure...the font ot the 'Deep Sea Alarm Automatic' look cheap and out of place to me...

jasoncd · 3 May 2014, 09:01 AM

I've really enjoyed mine, it's in a regular rotation with a few other watches. I get the appeal of the Euro dial, but the US dial grabbed me when I first saw it and I went with it.

Daytona4Me · 3 May 2014, 09:48 AM

That's a fine looking watch jasoncd. I'm so close to pulling the trigger on one of these ... drum roll ... will reveal which one I buy once it's on my wrist!

MaxCargo · 4 May 2014, 07:35 AM

Love the Euro and the US. whats the go rate for them now?

50hz · 4 May 2014, 10:19 AM

Of the two, the Euro version hands down, but personally I'd go for the chrono to bypass the fake patina.

Kingair · 4 May 2014, 01:18 PM

Euro !

HAGOne

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GradyPhilpott · 4 May 2014, 01:45 PM

I'd go for the Euro, too.

capote · 4 May 2014, 09:15 PM

I vote the American version, if you are going retro you might as well go all the way.

bar2020 · 4 May 2014, 11:34 PM

Tough choice. Both are great. Slight edge to the Euro, but I'd be thrilled with either.

incontrol · 5 May 2014, 12:51 AM

I really like both models! You should pick the one you like first, then think about getting the other! That is why I have not bought one yet, I can not choose.

Daytona4Me · 5 May 2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

I really like both models! You should pick the one you like first, then think about getting the other! That is why I have not bought one yet, I can not choose.

I agree, but to make matters worse, I also like the Omega Dark Side of the Moon -- a lot -- even though it's totally different from the JLC. I cannot afford both, so I have to choose one for now. So it'll either be the Omega or the JLC Euro.

Help!!!

Al1988 · 5 May 2014, 08:38 AM

I recommend the chrono version

drhr · 5 May 2014, 09:18 AM

Went with the Euro only because couldn't quite get used to seeing the dial move (maybe not a good description) along with the bezel on the US version . . .

vman · 5 May 2014, 12:56 PM

Congrats

socalwatchcollector · 5 May 2014, 02:44 PM

I am not a fan of Omega but that Dark Side is something else.

simongpaez · 6 May 2014, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by socalwatchcollector

I am not a fan of Omega but that Dark Side is something else.

Same here, but I would go JLC
I own the Deep Sea Chrono and could't be happier.

Cru Jones · 6 May 2014, 02:36 AM

the euro version is GORGEOUS....but, i've got a principled objection to fake patina. :(

GermanyMatt · 6 May 2014, 06:12 AM

Now that the Omega has entered the picture, that's the one I would go with. That's one beautiful watch.

1 May 2014, 10:57 PM	#1
Daytona4Me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere warm Posts: 41	Jaeger Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea -- your opinion An awesome looking watch in my opinion, but which one is the more desirable. The US version looks great (and there were only 359 of them made) and the Euro version looks great in a different way (but there were 959 pieces made). I have an opportunity to buy one of these. I like them both for different reasons, but wonder if 359 vs 959 pieces should sway the decision for me. In other words, is the relative "rarity value" of the US version worth taking into consideration? I suspect there's no correct answer, but I'm interested in knowing what you guys think anyway. Euro version on the left, US version on the right. Attached Images

1 May 2014, 11:09 PM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I have owned both at one point, and truth be told, if I was collecting, I would keep both. They are similar, yet different enough to have individual appeal. As far as numbers - both are small enough production, so the 600 pieces difference should not be weighed as a variable. Get whichever dial you like best. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

2 May 2014, 03:59 PM	#12
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	Euro version for sure...the font ot the 'Deep Sea Alarm Automatic' look cheap and out of place to me... __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

4 May 2014, 07:35 AM	#15
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	Love the Euro and the US. whats the go rate for them now? __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

4 May 2014, 01:45 PM	#18
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I'd go for the Euro, too. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 May 2014, 11:10 PM	#3
MCHI09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: IL Watch: Rolex Posts: 191	Awesome looking watch. I prefer look of euro version. Not sure how the relative rarity factors in. I also don't think these are ultra hard to source as I have seen them come up fairly often.

1 May 2014, 11:45 PM	#5
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	My vote goes to the Euro version

1 May 2014, 11:48 PM	#6
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	That euro version is so awesome.

2 May 2014, 12:47 AM	#7
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	I've been looking for a previously loved one (euro version) for a while, and barely missed a couple here on TRF. I prefer the clean dial. If you end up getting the US version, I'd appreciate it if you pm me with the info on the euro. Either one would be an excellent choice.

2 May 2014, 01:05 AM	#8
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Euro version by miles. Congrats in advance.

2 May 2014, 01:08 AM	#9
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Euro version. I looked at that one very closely buy worried I'd tire of the fake patina.

2 May 2014, 03:26 AM	#10
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	If I were to buy one of them, I'd go with the Euro version. (Then buy the American one once you have more funds.) Do not fret about the numbers, as between two models you still have fewer than 2,000 watches. I travel around the world a lot and I have yet to see one in the wild. Compared to Rolex, Omega, AP, Panerai and the other usual suspects, these are rare birds indeed. If you are looking for a brand new Euro version from an AD, please let me know. I know a place that has one in stock. Brand new, with all the wrappers in tact.

2 May 2014, 10:47 AM	#11
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	I like both, slightly prefer the euro version

3 May 2014, 09:01 AM	#13
jasoncd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 7	I've really enjoyed mine, it's in a regular rotation with a few other watches. I get the appeal of the Euro dial, but the US dial grabbed me when I first saw it and I went with it.

3 May 2014, 09:48 AM	#14
Daytona4Me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere warm Posts: 41	That's a fine looking watch jasoncd. I'm so close to pulling the trigger on one of these ... drum roll ... will reveal which one I buy once it's on my wrist!

4 May 2014, 10:19 AM	#16
50hz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: usa Posts: 140	Of the two, the Euro version hands down, but personally I'd go for the chrono to bypass the fake patina.

4 May 2014, 01:18 PM	#17
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Euro ! HAGOne Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

4 May 2014, 09:15 PM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I vote the American version, if you are going retro you might as well go all the way.

4 May 2014, 11:34 PM	#20
bar2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj Posts: 67	Tough choice. Both are great. Slight edge to the Euro, but I'd be thrilled with either.

5 May 2014, 12:51 AM	#21
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I really like both models! You should pick the one you like first, then think about getting the other! That is why I have not bought one yet, I can not choose. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

5 May 2014, 08:38 AM	#23
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	I recommend the chrono version

5 May 2014, 09:18 AM	#24
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	Went with the Euro only because couldn't quite get used to seeing the dial move (maybe not a good description) along with the bezel on the US version . . .

5 May 2014, 12:56 PM	#25
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Congrats

5 May 2014, 02:44 PM	#26
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,620	I am not a fan of Omega but that Dark Side is something else.

6 May 2014, 02:36 AM	#28
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	the euro version is GORGEOUS....but, i've got a principled objection to fake patina. :(

6 May 2014, 06:12 AM	#29
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Now that the Omega has entered the picture, that's the one I would go with. That's one beautiful watch.

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