Moving beyond the elemental requisites, this Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor emerges as an advanced and contemporary diving watch. It’s a high-octane timepiece designed in collaboration with the U.S. Navy SEALs to endure any extreme condition.

While the design of this reference Q178T471 lends itself to a maximalist aesthetic with a robust 46 mm case and a solid, engraved case back, the inner mechanism underscores the watch’s high-performance personality. The titanium construction provides all the heft necessary for a bold look and comes topped with a black, unidirectional ceramic bezel. On the side, a crown is flanked by two chronograph pushers. To ensure the 100 ATM water resistance, the watch comes equipped with a unique mechanism that does not let you pull the crown out unless the red marker is visible on the top. It also allows you to grasp the crown firmly with wet hands or while wearing gloves. The dial, filled with sub-counters, a date window, and luminous markers and hands, is still legible. The monochromatic colour scheme is constant throughout.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.