Jaeger-LeCoultre

Sorry if this was already discussed. What are the differences between the 918 (AMVOX Alarm) and the 956 (Polaris re-issue)? Seems to me both models have identical functions. TIA

I think the only difference is the date change mechanism. 956 has quick date change while 918 has the trough and fro. Gun

Jerome's post about the cal 956, it is an excellen t post! Here it is: jlc.watchprosite.com Have a good read, and best! Nicolas

Very good read indeed.

Hi, Was looking for this exactly. Thanks for this link. Now I understand that the 916 is a very good calibre. The 956 is a totally new alarm movement, based on modern insights and technologies. One question remains to me, I believe I haven't read the answ... 

The Caliber in the MC Memovox is not the Cal 916, but the 918. The 916 is the grandfather of the 918. Here's another link where all is explained. jlc.watchprosite.com The bigger obvious difference is the quick set of the date, featuring in the 956, which ... 

Hi Nicolas! ... I already read elsewhere that the 916 is the grandfather of the 918. Actually the product screen saying 918 was in front of me while typing and still I put 916 in my post. Thank you for the link. What a great and extensive post that is! Co... 

You have to move the hands between 10 PM and 3 AM to set the Date... It is a somewhat ...Fastidious. With the 956, is it as easy as you described it. Best, Nicolas

That is very interesting because my cal. 878 manual says not to change the date between those hours because then the date change is active. I understand the 878 is a totally different calibre but still... Thanks for the info!

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