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A Quick view on the E 877 So Called " Snow Drop ".

Here is a strange watch, the E 877, so called " Snow Drop ".

Strange, because when you see it in pics, you're really wondering what can be the interest ( esthetically speaking ) of such a watch, presented with a big and weird case.

As always, the golden rule is to see it in the flesh before any final judgement.

This is what happened, when I met one of our Viking Fellow Purist wearing this Special Memovox, in Paris, recently.

The E 877 is obviously a strange watch, as the shape of its case is between round and ovale, and with these 2 crowns which seem like " anchored " in the case.



The dial is, in this black version, very appealing.

Time and Alarm indexes, a white ring to enhance the Alarm zone, and a very interesting design of the hands:



Skeleted hands, as some modern JLC pieces...





You will also notice these big and short indexes, contrasting with the indexes we are used to see most often on Memovoxes, and with the round ovale sweete look of the case, giving a viril look to the watch.

On the case back, all is written:

HF for High Frequency and Speed Beat: 28 800 Vibrations per hour.( Cal 916 )



5 ATM Water Resistant.



On the wrist, the first fears disappear... The watch is very comfortable, and even looks very nicely balanced!

From 1971 to 1975, JLC made 2 153 exemplaries of this reference. ( Infos to be credited to Zaf Basha, and the JLC Heritage Gallery ).

Hope you will enjoy this quick view about this very lovely Memovox .

Best.

Nicolas