You Can *Hear* This Dive Watch Underwater | Watchfinder & Co.

There are dive watches and there are dive watches. There are a lot of dive watches, in fact. Choosing one isn’t so much a process of evaluating the pros and cons of each, weighing up the strengths of one and the weaknesses of the other because, well … let’s be real, they’re all pretty similar. Ultimately, it’s a question of the name on the dial, the price on the sticker, and rarely about the functionality of the watch itself. That’s true of most, but is it true of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox?
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[@michaelh.1627]

This is a masterwork...it makes a Submariner look like a high school science project you can buy at a CVS. Well done as always, JLC.

[@james-tennis]

With Rolex's and AP prices going insane, I wouldn't even consider those at the moment. This JLC is fantastic and I love how similar it is to the 2000s memovox dive watches (but with even more refinement like the clear back and better alarm center setter). The alarm is really a great function and one you'll want to wind up and use. You won't need to be a diver to use as you can set it for waking up or anything. This is definitely a watch you can wear for every occasion and I'd never get tired of that dial or using the alarm. The blue dial is also gorgeous here and not one you could find on the 2000s version unless you got the more expensive platinum version.

[@mikec3454]

JLC is criminally underrated, especially their sport models. Often overlooked for other brands, they are a special brand IMO.

[@rousseau327]

An alarm on a dive watch is genius. Reminds you in case you happen to forget, and to top it off, sounds travels faster and is louder in water.

[@andreaiacolina]

This is actually my favorite watch of 2020 and probably my favorite in general. It's amazing

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

Did I hear a slight sarcasm about Rolex? "A millimeter bigger ..." 😂 Because I completely agree: they are in trouble, not financial but creative.

[@fedomandez]

I think their design compartment is on "smartworking"

[@RobertBrownieJr]

So desperately want a JLC. One day lads, one day.

[@enriqueparedespinel1694]

...not for the masses" JLC, A.Lange and Grand Seiko, my grail brands.

[@JayArr]

Fun fact: Dive watches never go diving

[@classlessreviews]

I feel like Invicta owners, couldn't care less if their watch was lost or got fucked up while diving, that's if they can afford to dive 😬

[@Diepvries11]

@@classlessreviews Why buy a submariner, when an invicta does the same for 1% of the price?

[@classlessreviews]

@@Diepvries11 I personally don't love the submariner but Invicta watches break so easily, I had one when I was a kid and the hour hand fell off in only 2 months

[@Diepvries11]

@@classlessreviews Not the automatic submariner homage. It's been my beater for over a year and it has survived a lot of torture.

[@classlessreviews]

@@Diepvries11 it was the blue and "gold" one it was my first automatic.

[@MidEnginedFan]

Explaining exactly how to use the alarm would have been good.

[@TheDrastogi]

Now this is a diver I can look at potentially buying. Already have a JLC Master Geographic and absolutely love it.

[@impexRQ]

Amazing piece 👌🏻

[@TheWatchConcierge]

A masterpiece! Love JLC, such a great brand. I will never get rid of my vintage Memovox!

[@pawepatkowski4858]

Hi, i really like watching your chanel. Is there any chance that you could make a review of Vacheron Constantin Dual time? Best regards Pawel

[@teckleeaw7364]

Love the way he stabbed Rolex on it 'new model' & diver watches lol..... JLC is totally on a different level..... totally horology sexy timepiece.

[@greycats99]

Stabbing Rolex is this channel favourite thing. "I wonder why..." oh, that's right, this channel is owned by Richemont.. Duh!

[@simonj5615]

They are different, that is all. Rolex is a great watch and is bullet proof. JLC is a finer watch but that can come with issues. Rolex never promised to be sexy or to produce haute horology. Rolex made its name producing good, tough watches for tough and rugged outdoor use. People sometimes forget that.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Correct, Rolex produced good, tough watches for tough and rugged outdoor uses. Now with the 32XX calibers it seems that Rolex has some issues left unresolved to resolve. Yes, JLC is much more refined than Rolex, it also feels more delicate although I have not embarked on crash tests to compare the two… I have one JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 which I bought new in 2008. Thus far I am delighted with it. On top of its stellar design and look, it keeps good time and has remained reliable even though it’s alarm woke me up for most of a year.

[@RS-pu5se]

fantastic. possibly the alternative to the Memovox Timer ?! which of the two would be your choice?? greetings

[@PC-iv5so]

That movement is sooo smooth.

[@macoyupadoodle]

Love the watch and the design .Not fond of the bracelet , but still one of the best looking divers out there and practical to boot.

[@davem8836]

You can get the Polaris 200m retail, for less than a douchey Submariner.

[@alekseyyulchuraev1207]

Great quality. I've also made a full review on this watch on my channel, but this one is really different and I like it as well)

[@robertsullivan4773]

😱 a game changer for me. I've always loved JLC I've alway loved the Memovox and the Polaris. Now your telling me I can have it all in a Polaris Memovox Marine. Your going to send me to the poor house.

[@micahpbt9638]

Haha, I like that cheeky slight at the crown.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

These JLC are absolutely fantastic; they sing ! I have the 2008 Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 and it is a great watch.

[@classlessreviews]

Jlc is a brand that people seem to "ignore" but they are always coming out with amazing watches, especially for the price that you pay. I own a Jaeger from the 60s that works with absolutely no problems and the watch hardly looses any seconds.

[@saymyname218]

Because they don't spend millions on advertising they can keep their prices low. Personally, i think they are the Greatest watch company that has ever existed.

[@classlessreviews]

@@saymyname218 I know that, but still people shouldn't be ignoring JLC especially considering their history and how they have made movements for

[@pawellebensfreude3285]

Beautiful watch, could be my next!

[@TheTonyRedgrave]

This watch is gorgeous. It's quite pricey, but one day I'd like to add it.

[@mohammadalhajahjeh393]

What a watch much more interesting that a rolex.

[@MrConraA]

My God that watch is gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@CAPgroupONE]

I didn’t expect to hear about the N-gage in this video not gonna lie

[@thethirdman225]

@ 4:55 LOL! A watch that blows a raspberry at you!

[@mahalko1970]

What a treasure this watch is gorgeous!

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

I *think* the non-Memovox version of this watch could, at long last, be the JLC that I actually pull the trigger on... but there's the new Grand Seiko hi-beat with the double-thingy escapement, in steel...sigh. And of course the AD will finally call, just at the wrong time, about the stupid Submariner. How I'd like to tell them to keep the damn thing...

[@gv6967]

Just sell the suby ^^

[@jamesdashper1316]

Get the jlc u don’t want to be like everyone else with the ugly sub

[@simonj5615]

Of course you buy the sub. Then you sell the sub and buy the JLC. Having owned both, I have to say that the JLC is the finer watch but the Rolex is more bullet proof.

[@Peter_WongVI]

I love the Polaris!

[@islamalobeidi5218]

JLC is hands down one of the most inspiring brands, but 17 grand for this, is insanity... The wwatch industry in general is insanity...

[@abcdLeeXY]

“Watchmaker’s watchmaker” 👌

[@andrewfrey637]

5:08 shots fired lmaoo

[@chazzcombs]

I have 3 grail watches and a JLC Polaris is one of them. Such stunning simplicity.

[@summerrr1]

What are the others?

[@postnick]

I always say thank goodness I'm not a "Dress Watch" guy and I stick to sports watches. And then you show me this $18,000 beauty and it does things to me. Thankfully I'll never have the money to drop on something like this even used but my god does JLC create art!

[@rayyesrajy]

KZbin is becoming more and more fun with multiple ads per video

[@jameskikuoka4863]

After seeing this video, it convinced me to buy this watch.

[@idontknow9862]

17 grand?? Come on, JLC, COME ON!!

[@johnlabufamily6026]

Biar betul bro!!! Matilanak nk kumpui 17 grand

[@lettuce1305]

if you want a sports JLC alarm watch without the crazy price tag go the preowned route, the Master Compressor Memovox, the Amvox Alarm, and the Compressor Navy Seals Alarm can be bought for under 10k, sometimes even around the 5-6k mark.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

It’s a good price but the JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 which was released in 2008 was a steal at €10,500. 😉👍🏽

[@goranstanisavljevic5634]

I like it, I must have one! I want something what is not ROLEX, Patek Philippe or AP!

[@reedhamkalariya6976]

I knew all about the watch but could not help but watch

[@milantoth2045]

Legend of Polaris, Memovox & Deep Sea

[@NomadHassan]

Orient Bambino Gen 2, Version 2 (white dial)

[@Hellfeu1]

I had 4 adverts in 2 minutes. This really detracted form another wise good video.

[@Hellfeu1]

6 adverts in 5 minutes...!

[@kennethwoo5989]

i had 4 adverts in this video. come on!!

[@lemmontree1]

Get Adblock

[@simongoddard8490]

I had zero adverts. A channel adblocker actually works on. Great video....as always.

[@GadgetyMV]

There are ways to stop ads.

[@noelkallu2306]

I Love Nokia. But unlike Nokia, JLC stood the test of time! Making us HEAR since long..

[@stevefox8605]

Quite nice, but ruined by the date complication imho. Triple split please!!! 👍🏻

[@Drixonite]

@7:06 alarm sound

[@thewristwatchexperience8153]

The Memovox Mariner has a wringing wet alarm :)

[@Atchoouuummmm]

Got 3 video ads during a 9min24s JLC ad. Damn....

[@DavidSchulhoff]

Any opinions as to whether this is robust enough to be worn as an every day, bicycle to work over cobblestones, running up and down stairs kind of watch?

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I have the 2008 JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris which is the re-edition of the 1968 model released for its 40th anniversary. I wore it offshore on oil & gas installations, used it as my alarm clock for 2 years. I never had any issues with it and it still goes well. It has and still is awesome and reliable.

[@endautrestermes]

Just missing the sound of the alarm ;)

[@theoreticallyspeaking3377]

One day I'll be able to afford one of the watches from these videos

[@takuan650]

Yep! Keep on kiddin' Yourself.

[@theoreticallyspeaking3377]

@@takuan650 I already have a Daydate and an Air King, I'm just waiting to take the next step into the Big Three and brands on their level.

[@juniorjr5328]

I have three rolex, one reverso and one el primero. Took three years to build that. I am done

[@macoyupadoodle]

Yes, you will . Don't listen to salty people who lack the discipline to reach a goal . I thought it impossible when I was young , now I have some of my favorite watches

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Well done 👏🏽

[@jaegermeister1968]

what a fantastic dive watch and I'm sure not one will ever see the sea

[@pistonburner6448]

I keep having this video annoyingly interrupted by an ad for this very watch...

[@mattk6343]

5:31 those letters look 3D as if viewed from an isometric point of view. What the hell, how did they do that?

[@savariaxa]

Nobody who buys dive watches uses them for diving 🙈the design is the king this JLC is a gem I would sell my Rolex Submariner from 1988 for this one ☝️

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

And have you?

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I bought the JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 at release in 2008 and I much preferred it to a Submariner at the time and still today. If I had the choice today I would still get the JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 hands down. This watch sings 😉👍🏽

[@rickyhaverlyiv103]

Top Gun reference😄🍻

[@tarquesh]

The first time i heard the alarm of a memovox.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

You may check other video as on this one the alarm sound was not captured correctly.

[@kyli1921]

5:10 shots fired

[@saymyname218]

Forget Rolex . This is a proper watch.

[@topsecret3926]

5:07 oooof Rolex got shit on quick 😯

[@GP-nn9to]

If only seiko would resurect the bell-matic as a diver. My sixties examples sound louder and crisper than the original JLC shown here. Not that seiko is better, just cooler imho.

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

Seiko isn't cool its over priced junk. They can't even line up a bezel and they want 1200 lolol

[@collinruth4756]

The alarm JLC uses for this is meant to be heard particularly well underwater. That’s why it sounds more buzzy above the water and less bell-ringy like normal memovox’s

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

This watch alarm has a very crystalline sound exactly like the old alarm ⏰ clocks. My guess is that its sound was incorrectly captured for this video but you may be able to check it with other videos. I have compared the alarm tone of the JLC Memovox Polaris 1968 and the JLC Memovox Tribute Polaris 1968 which was released in 2008 and the former sounds like a buzzer whilst the later emits a beautiful crystalline sound loud enough to wake me up. In fact I used my watch alarm to wake me up for the most part of a year. Fantastic ! 👍🏽😉

[@sushimshah2896]

ALS Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna please!! Or Harry Winston Opus!!!

[@anonymoushuman8962]

It’s not my Rolex deep sea jAmes Cameron. That’s for sure. However, I have just purchased this Polaris Mariner date only. It’s a beautiful watch. It’s just not on the same level technically anyway.

[@ZeroSOFInfinity]

That shot against Rolex....

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Way better looking than the Rolex. Kidney for sale 😂 😂 😂I would truly love the Memomovox OMG IF ONLY IT HAD GMT AS WELL! I'D SELL MY SOUL TO THE DEVIL FOR THAT!!!

[@cedshred1676]

I love JLC.

[@slick4401]

I... want... one...

[@peterzwegat5380]

I would really love to own this. Sadly too pricy

[@tailehuynhphat9570]

Why do i feel like the video is a little bit stretched horizontally?

[@GuyMrIncognito]

Drunk maybe?

[@sujaybhat]

I love the subtle dig at Rolex 😉

[@simonj5615]

Watchfinder is owned by Richemont. Not exactly a shock.

[@wilbarrett]

Unfortunately, the best "dive watch" in the world is one that is cheap and yet reliable, and that just isn't offered by many. This watch isn't something purchased from a purely utilitarian perspective, even if it was designed that way. Divers have computers, a dice watch is no longer nesicary.

[@DAKOTA56777]

A lot of divers use dive watches as a backup to the dive computer... they just use inexpensive quartz or digital ones over these types.

[@Diepvries11]

The answer is always: G-Shock. Objectively the best watches in the world.

[@davidhockney3319]

Citizen ecozilla

[@bombazine2]

It’s still a dive watch and like everything in life, there is a cheap disposable version, if that’s want you want as part of your wardrobe.

[@wilbarrett]

@@davidhockney3319 or a Seiko turtle

[@pedromiguel480]

I love it

[@secularforme6377]

sounds very much like a Vulcain Cricket

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

That is because the video did not capture its crystalline / high pitched sound correctly. You may check it out from other videos.

[@jorgeborbolla3743]

I cant believe there are no comments on the text of the rotating disc, anybody is bothered by that? It could've been made without it just like the original one.

[@f3n0m3nal7]

Ive got mine

[@elliotbradley]

Since you asked... how about a clever video with some neat facts about a Breguet?

[@flyrodu]

slight jab at rolex

[@donkremer6019]

17k with metal chip on seconds hand center? Hard pass.

[@whiners131]

I have a vintage doxa and a vintage memovox. Can someone make a frankenwatch out of those two for me?

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

👍🏽😉🤣

[@josevasquez1781]

I tried it on at JLC boutique and it's really nice but to tall.

[@lukass2591]

Can anybody Tell me how this Timer alarm could be heard under water. Can you feel a Vibration when alarm is activ?

[@macoyupadoodle]

It will be heard but not as sharp underwater , and as long as it is on your skin you will feel it (or on a rash guard top or super thin wet suit for tropical diving)

[@GuyMrIncognito]

You can hear such things under water pretty clear. My dive teacher always used a little bell to get our attention under water.

[@praetor47]

in a denser medium like water sound actually travels further, afaik

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

Sound propagates much better under water than through ambient air so yes the alarm will be heard pretty loud under water. It will be much louder than what was heard from the video especially that its sound was not properly captured. My JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 woke me up for most of a year spent working on an oil & gas offshore platform…

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

That’s incorrect, the sound propagates better and with much less attenuation under water vs within ambient air. The denser the medium the better the sound propagation. That’s basic physics.

[@the.goat.yannis]

Can you PLEASE make more watch videos about more affordable watches and watch brands such as: Seiko, Citizen, Tissot, Tag Heuer, etc.

[@TrojanMars1]

Appreciate the jab at Rolex for keeping things boring with their +1 mm “revolution”.

[@michaelfierman3256]

This stands so far ahead of the “competition” it’s not even close. I’d totally fetishize this if I could afford it.

[@jamessymington2466]

Yes!

[@alectang1614]

JLC bracelets are really quite terrible though. The Polaris bracelet is thin, rattly and uses pin sleeves still. Get it sorted JLC.

[@krokodyl1927]

Alec, it’s good of you to point out the bracelet’s integrity being dependent on pin sleeves. I have owned a 2000 Omega diver that also had pin sleeves keeping the bracelet together. It fell off my wrist twice. I wasn’t about to wait for a ‘strike 3’ opportunity & promptly sold it. Using those funds to buy a 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual (which is incredibly accurate to 3-4 sec/day) was one of my smartest moves. I’m an older gent that has owned some great timepieces over the years, my 1st one being a 1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual that incidentally kept horrible time despite 3 adjusting services. I feel lucky this time. 👍😊

[@richardweir3342]

Absolute nonsence, JLC bracelets are some of the best out there, the worst bracelets I have came across are Pre ceramic Rolex.

[@alectang1614]

@@krokodyl1927 pin sleeves isn't the issue when it comes to security (in fact pins are more secure than screws as they generally won't back out over time). However, the Polaris bracelet is very thin and compares poorly to the competition from IWC, Rolex, Omega, Glasshutte Original - it's not even made in-house by JLC. It's made in France. I know this because I owned a Polaris on bracelet. The Oyster perpetual is indeed a solid watch and one of my favourites from the Rolex catalogue. For me it's the Original Rolex.

[@alectang1614]

@@richardweir3342 I wish I was talking nonsense but unfortunately it's true. You can't compare a modern JLC bracelet to a pre-solid link Rolex bracelet. This Polaris bracelet compares very poorly to its competition from IWC, Rolex, Omega, Glasshutte Original - it rattles, the links are just very thin and it's not even made in-house by JLC - I know this because I owned a Polaris on a bracelet for a year and it clearly states "Made in France." Pretty poor from such a great company like JLC. JLC's best bracelet came with the Master Compressor GMT - that was a beast of a bracelet with hidden screws in the centre links. Too bad they don't make the Master Compressor line anymore.

[@classlessreviews]

That's true JLC used to have amazing bracelets and now they are quite trash compared to the rest of the Industry, although their leather straps are still on point IMO.

[@sofrech1991]

JLC cutting costs by using a tungsten rotor. Not justifiable at all by such an illustrious brand, regardless of the price point.

[@garyboyle695]

And Rolex use what exactly for their rotors?

[@sofrech1991]

@@garyboyle695probably steel, but that's why the Submariner costs what it does. Blancpain Bathyscaphe/5015 Fifty Fathoms use an 18k white gold rotor.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I think that my JLC Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 may have a tungsten rotor weight but it cost much less than that one which should in principle have a white gold weight. There were several variations of the calibre 956, some appear to have yellow or rose gold rotors… My one from 2008 has a weight riveted on the rotor. I do not know if it is possible to check the rotor material from any documentation nor if the JLC technical documentation is available to the public…

[@hayati9909]

that rolex burn @5:08👌🏻

[@OnPointFirearms]

JJ la coot!

[@jodamian9734]

they ruined it by putting the text on the rotation disc. Such a shame.

[@Shreedhar_Shukla]

I love the watch, just that the alarm sound is not great! Can I switch it to the song 'Jean teri'. :D

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

The video did not capture the sound correctly, you may check other videos.

[@dietznutz1]

I just bought a £50 timex explorer indiglo reduced from 150 if anyone here is thinking of buying one ask and I will report back on how good it is

[@ryang5230]

Stunning. If this watch were only £5-6k I would be all over it. Sadly, even if I had 7 figures in the bank I could never justify spending 5 figures on a watch. Just too many better things to buy for the same money.

[@lettuce1305]

if you don't mind preowned check out the Master Compressor Memovox, Amvox Alarm, and the Navy Seals Alarm, those go for 5-6k GBP sometimes even less.

[@ryang5230]

@@lettuce1305 thanks, will see if I can find one and take a look 👍

[@jonathanwelke]

Lol so many shots fired on Rolex in the videos. Its hilarious when I hear one and then look at my speedmaster racing. 9900 master chronometer movement. Yeah I think ill keep this one haha

[@kronikinsomniak]

Cause its a marketing piece for a brand owned by a company that owns this channel (Richemont). Welcome to modern day social media advertising.

[@jonathanwelke]

@@kronikinsomniak thanks for that info. And here I thought it was unbiased reviewing at its finest. Sigh just another shameless channel. Good macro shots though haha

This Nokia is quite expensive.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Did someone view my Rolex video recently?? Interesting you mentioned W R Petit & Sons as I made that discovery from the archives and referenced everything you just did... I'm guessing from my video, which no one else had talked about before!! A mention would have been appreciated!

[@GuyMrIncognito]

All hail to watch crazy. The true discoverer of the secret story of petit & sons!

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@GuyMrIncognito Lol thank you!

[@lemmontree1]

This video is was too short.