This Is The Most Over-Engineered Dive Watch In History! (JLC Polaris Mariner Memovox)

[@petercampbell3828]

This is one of the few watches that could be a one watch collection. A truly beautiful machine.

[@DesignAtelier]

You should feel it and use it when you get the chance. It’s an amazing feeling of refinement my submariner could not match.

[@arkachatterjee5179]

This watch is the most worn in my collection. It's utility and uniqueness cannot be overstated. Such a pleasure to wear and wake up to (thanks to the alarm!)

[@DesignAtelier]

It’s also one of the best dive watches I’ve ever handled!

[@arkachatterjee5179]

@@DesignAtelier it was actually my first dive watch, but it's kind of hard to top it. Everything else seems pretty boring and pedestrian by comparison.

[@Mark..P]

Great review Jayson - I love the dial

[@DesignAtelier]

That dial is a stunner. Just amazing.

[@clintonshiells3095]

This is a truly stunning watch, excellently presented.

[@DesignAtelier]

One of my favorites!

[@saleendriver]

Gorgeous watch. Certainly could be considered a "do it all" piece. And at the price, it should be.

[@DesignAtelier]

Yes sir. This could be that one piece that’s good for every occasion.

[@marcustahoun]

Exceptional quality piece. I have only looked at the Polaris Automatic 41mm, blue dial.

[@DesignAtelier]

This is even more stunning in person!

[@marcustahoun]

@@DesignAtelier There is a JLC AD around the corner from me, I shall have a look.

[@bradhepditch7605]

Just purchased one, I couldn't be happier, the dial is memorizing.

[@DesignAtelier]

its an amazing timepiece. far better crafted than my submariner.

[@musiclover4311]

"mesmerizing" , not memorizing for crying out loud!

[@thekenthouse6428]

@@musiclover4311 He forgot to set the alarm

[@vintage4859]

Informed review of a very 🔥🔥🔥🔥 watch

[@DesignAtelier]

That means a lot to me sir. Thank you.

[@WatcheswithDennis]

Nice video, taught me a lot I didn't know about the Polaris!

[@DesignAtelier]

Way better than my sub. The value retention though is less.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Hello Jason Great Review - Great Watch !

[@DesignAtelier]

Thanks a bunch jj

[@popalaurian]

I have The JLC Master Compressor Extreme World Alarm and is Like new after 16 years & 2 services at JLC The Sound of Alarm is impeccable and a Look of The Watch is very modern as well

[@watchsixto]

Awesome review Jayson watch look great 👍

[@DesignAtelier]

Thanks a ton sixto.

[@watchsixto]

@@DesignAtelier you're videos keep getting better and better with every single upload keep it up

[@stavros_katsopr]

"I was 275 meters under water, just 25 more to test it's limits and all of a sudden the alarm goes on! Gosh, i forgot the water heater on!"🤣🤣🤣 As mentioned in another comment, a true "one watch collection" piece. Thanks Jason, be well mate.

[@DesignAtelier]

That’s so funny! Yes this could be that one watch.

[@tomy8339]

The water resistance in watches doesn't mean what you think. If a watch says "300m", it doesn't mean you can dive and swim around to that depth. Any depth rating means what a watch can be taken down to, supported on a line. In other words, you can tie a piece of fishing line to a watch, slowly submerge it say to 300m and the watch can tolerate it. What it cannot tolerate is actually moving your hand around at that depth, swimming with it. The depth rating means what a watch can go to in a static position only. So for example, to take a watch swimming, not diving at any significant depth, it should be at least 100m. Dive to actually 100m and move around at that depth and the watch will take in water.

[@stavros_katsopr]

@@tomy8339 Cm'on Tomy, this is a joke comment, if i ever dive in depths like this i'd worry mostly if I (!!) take some water in, not the watch! Btw, got to check the water heater, must be on... again! (and then the bill can match the price of the watch!)🤪🤣🤣

[@tomy8339]

@@stavros_katsopr I wasn't actually being serious. Just giving some information that I think a lot of people didn't know. Most people aren't aware how depth ratings on watches work.

[@smashexentertainment676]

JLC: The Most Over-Engineered Dive Watch In History. RM 028: hold my beer.

[@struppet1]

Super coole Uhr, wir immer ein Top Video! 👆😀

[@DesignAtelier]

Be dank ye

[@kurthill7030]

Great watch 👍

[@mrpomm5900]

Great looking watch. Too bad there are no JLC authorized dealers in Florida so I could actually see and purchase one.

[@DesignAtelier]

It might actually be cheaper for you come to aruba and get one here.

[@mrpomm5900]

@@DesignAtelier What a great idea. I don" think my wife would complain.

[@TheSuperGenius]

How about engineering a damn bracelet micro-adjust! This is supposed to be a modern luxury Diver! Jesus JLC, THINK!!!

[@DesignAtelier]

actually they have a microadjust mechanism. Watchadvisor showed what i missed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH3SiphvnrmMbrc

[@stabbysean4895]

What is the daily accuracy on this?

[@JorgeBordam1]

I hate that when you turn the disc to set the alarm other than 12, the bottom text is misaligned. I wish they kept the rotating disc clear of any text like the precious version

[@DudeEsq]

Great video. I love JLC’s heritage and innovation and want to like this piece, but the execution of the white date at 3 o’clock is heinous from a design perspective. Totally destroys the dial aesthetics. Best wishes for a prosperous ‘23.

[@EddyTeetree]

I would agree EXCEPT a divers watch, already not needing a date function, has it placed at 3 upsetting the balance of the face. Such a shame and a definite deal breaker even with the amazing vibrating alarm function.

[@DesignAtelier]

I disagree on the window on this one. The point of this watch isn't much about symmetry. But yes a date window is not needed for a dive watch. Over-engineered.

[@chia-mingyang5804]

Can you confirm the date disc is flat or curved?

[@DesignAtelier]

If youre asking for the actual disc, yes it’s flat.

[@chia-mingyang5804]

@@DesignAtelier Thank you. From several shots in this video it looks like curved.

[@abhi4ify]

Anything and everything JLC does is an over engineered Marvel

[@DesignAtelier]

Well maybe not everything but they have done more that most high-end brands.

[@jameshoward9700]

One of the most unusual dive watches and as THE JLC diver, I want to love it... I mean. Memovox, wow. But, the design has had water ingress problems in the recent past, hence the redesign, the movement is unremarkable (Memovox aside), small for a heavy handed diver and the dial/hand finish under the macro..? Yeah, unforgiving, but a GS would be crisp and clean. And half the price. JLC are in danger of the Richemont disease: brilliant design purity diluted by fashion, parts bin engineering and escalating prices.

[@DesignAtelier]

Sadly I cannot compare JLC with Grand Seiko. As for the Richemont fashion issue, I’m not bothered too much of it. Purity and fashion and all that are all part of design to me. A good design is a good design wherever it may be found.

[@richardbertoso398]

At first glance it looked like a microbrand

[@DesignAtelier]

Haha! Maybe it’s because I feature microbrands too much. But this is the real deal!

[@richardbertoso398]

@@DesignAtelier caught my attention. Love seeing offerings from other brands

[@keptmarvelous]

It seems you've forgotten to mention how beautiful the lime on this watch... would be if JLC hasn't fucked it up. This video demonstrates the issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJjWp3h6rrufg8k

[@abdom9935]

42hr power reserve 😂. No Micro adjust bracelet 😂. Why on God's green earth would you spend $ on this ahead of anything else? Madness

[@DesignAtelier]

It actually has a micro adjust and 42 hours is not that bad. But yes it’s still a bit pricey

[@abdom9935]

@@DesignAtelier yet you don't mention it. Micro adjust is one of the most important aspects of watch ownership. I've owned many $20k+ watches that didn't have it and that was the reason I sold all of them. Every watch review should include this information.

[@ripperx444]

JLC power reserves are so low. It’s not even on bar with a seiko lol anymore

[@DesignAtelier]

only on certain models. but this one offers far more than a typical seiko though.