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3 vs 4 Bars.. an offer for a simple explanation ?
Blomman & Gentlemen,
- have been following with interest & many a smile this so nice post
- and next to nice pix and sights of Paris ( finally, Blomman you got to
fo some .. saw the gargoyle watching )
- also the reflection about 3 vs 4 bars :
Couldn't it simply be, that for a little while the PARKING feature was 'funnily so'
( marketing ?/ small series ?) more important, and hence the 15 mins intervals
- Several old parkometers ( even the old paper- Parking turn dials to put onto the dashboard
had - guess what - 15 mins Intervals !
Next intervals were 30 mins, 1 hr, 2 hr
( of course nothing in between)
Then - or alternatively ( don't know if before, in parallel or thereafter) the classical
12,5 mins (4 bars) were used again, - The funny and hilarious blue P
of course remained - being the 'signature' of this beautiful edition.
Anyway, just a summerly reasoning of
KIS ("keep it simple") attempt,
and Watson's humble 2- cents into the Parkometer.
Very pleasant read, great pics
and I do envy EVERYONE, owning a Parking.
Simply enjoy, to have found one ..
- well , and a 'Parking Spot" with you !
Best,
hs
Vintage Ads: The Series – Part #5 Memovox Parking
Hello Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Lovers, I am back after a superb but heartbreaking couple of days in Paris… Paris – the city of light, the city of love. And indeed I fell in love… Even if no girl involved, I lost my heart to all the beautiful watches I was...
Thank you for your kind words, Lou!
The Jubilé topic is always nice to revisit! Best Blomman
Now we are talking Memovox.
Blomman Great post of a great series. Good thing, to track parking time (they didn't know an iPhone!). Thanks for the pics from Paris. I'm planing to be there in October. The SS model is outstanding (I'm not a gold person). Keep posting. You may end up wi...
Paris? Do you really dare..?
To go, Nilo? You will loose yourself – as I did and my commute is fairly modest compared to yours… Thank you! The Funky 70’s – soon my friend… Best Blomman
Great post Blomman!
Noticed in the JLC add. 1958, the watch pictured also has 3 bars. Like you said good for setting alarm but bad for tracking the minutes. For such a watch maybe they reckoned the alarm is the priority. Many thanks for such an interesting & well put togethe...
Well, since there are two dial versions…
Maybe you had a chance too choose? It would be interesting to know – maybe it’s just a mistake?! Someone forgot and made only 3 bars in one of the “moulds”? Thank you, Fernando! As always a lot to see in Paris, more on that later&#...
Indeed a very enjoyable post...
It's amazing how you showed the Parking sign same as the P on the watch. Thanks for sharing Ed
My pleasure, Ed!
Many things changes over the years… In Sweden all the pharmacy signs have been changed into several different during the last year after I don’t know how many years with the same symbol. Now it’s hard to find a pharmacy because of this&#...
There are a lot of things to say about the Memo Parking, Blomman.
A watch I love a lot for its funny character, enhanced by some funny ads, too, featuring a policeman giving a fine. I also appreciate its case, which is basically the same than a 3159, ( or the E 858, which is different, but very appealing, too ) and the ...
Ah, the 4th – that’s where you are hiding! ;)
Yes a very lovable watch! As for Paris – I don’t like Paris, I LOVE Paris! Thank you, my friend! Best Blomman
I'd like to see JLC...
add 15-minute lines (subtley) on the alarm disc so that you can do any count-down, whether it be 30 minutes or 5 hours and 30 minutes. This would be a very practical addition, and, if done right, wouldn't "clutter" the dial. -Dean
I don't need a week in advance for an alarm...
however, an 8-day manual wind would be nice...with a gong that is laser-welded to the sapphire crysal (the next logical development) for unparalleled volume and clarity. Am I asking too much? -Dean
How about both?
Like the modern Master Memovox Cal 914? 3 bars inner for the alarm + 4 bars outer for minutes..? Thank you for your input, Dean! Best Blomman...
No, not this one, Blomman.
I love this one so much! I have to find one. My fav Modern Memo. Best, Nicolas.
3 vs 4 Bars.. an offer for a simple explanation ?
Blomman & Gentlemen, - have been following with interest & many a smile this so nice post - and next to nice pix and sights of Paris ( finally, Blomman you got to fo some .. saw the gargoyle watching ) - also the reflection about 3 vs 4 bars : Couldn't it...
Thank you for an excellent post
and for the previous ones as well. I have been enjoying these and did not have the opportunity to comment yet. As a collector of vintage JLC watches since 25 years, I have always enjoyed the creativity and artwork of the ads. Cheers, Asi
About advertising as an art form…
I will come to that topic soon! Thank you, Asi – any old marvels to share? Best Blomman
i must admit to say that i love this #5 very much...
... Blomman, you have made this review a bit different than what you did for last four Parts. this one you included some beautiful scenery photos in Paris to mix with those vintage ads which gave me a new concept and refreshing reading pleasure. back to t...
Yes, a bit different…
I thought it was appropriate to add some Paris flavour! Happy you liked the post, Stefan! And thank you for letting me borrow one of your pics! Feel free to add some more photos of your Memo Parking collection! Best Blomman
Evening Revelation.. So enthusing.. Great post - with a twist :))
Another very pleasant read .. Thanks so much ! And, BTW : about one of my 'little' grails, which has escaped me for long meanwhile One day, I hope.. Meanwhile kind thanks to yoy ! Best, hs
Re: A little Grail…
Post – always with a twist! Like a Gin and tonic… Another one on your hunt list? Well, they pop up from time to time. But be careful, the Memo parking is probably (together with the WT) the most faked/not original of memovoxes… Thank you, HS – hope you wi...
I know, I know.. Start low.. Go slow.. :)
Thank you for these kind words and the experienced hunter's advice, And yes, the MMV Parking is very much on my list, will keep my eyes open.. -- but will eventually appreciate friendly consultants .. Meanwhile, I'll continue to enjoy my other treasures, ...
Fantastic find...
a beauty in all regards and again, I love the accompanying literature/vintage ads.. Blomman, you and Vlad are really pushing me to the vintage chase.
YOU .. Need a lawyer ? .. - or just a good Cafe ?
- well, I guess a sip of Champagne might equally work.. What do you think ? Best, hs
Come over to the Dark Side, OC ! :)
Plenty of interesting finds to make! Thank you, for your always so kind words, OC ! Best Blomman
very nice!
Another informative post. What a great way to spend time with your Memovox P, in Paris! Can't get any better than that. -MW
P: as in Parking and Paris…! :)
Thank you, MW! Yes, the best of ways to enjoy a Jubilé JLC. Together with the Dark Lord in the city of light! Best Blomman
++1.. if I may humly state !
Remember, there were always.. 4 ( at least). Anyway, a great Chors des Musketiers ! All enjoying the aura of P.. arking & P.. aris ! Just my little memory 2 cent - token.. Best, my friend
P: as in Parking, Paris and Priends! ;)
Indeed, a great time we had, my friend! Best Blomman
Always some small details…
Always something that puzzles me with these vintage JLC’s! Thank you, Vte – I hope to be able to return to the Promised Land soon and learn more! Best Blomman
Cool post ..
.. as all your posts monsieur Blomman !! We will meet one of these (?) days Filip
I really hope so, Bim!
Thank you, very kind! I really hope we meet – this autumn in Paris? Best Blomman
I will be in Paris in ...
.... maybe August, definetely September , most probably october and if necessary november or december. Let me know when you are coming over ! Mukke bra !!! Filip
Mukke bra - LOL! :)
I will go when the TT DSA US comes… Don’t know yet when, but I let you know! Best Blomman
Try first week of October... Tyler is coming, we'll try to get the Brits, too.
So, if Blomman and hs can come ( by the way they'd better buy an appartment, as they spend their life here.. ), it may be a great GTG! Best, my friend. Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-07-13 13:12:37
Dark Count calling.. Padawan rolling ! :))
Well, appartment sounds nice, (especially if QL) - although.. - just "Un Carnet des Dix" for the aeroplanes might work, then simply a good hotel, a great Cafė (maybe Pain au Chocolat).. AND: - A nice table, full of glasses and watches, plus joyfull f...
First week of october ...
... Might be very conveniënt for me .... Keep me updated captain Vlad ! Ze Bim
"IMO, the Parking is a very fun watch with a lot of charm!"
Could not agree more. And want a JLC truck too...
Such a utility watch, with practical real world applications
Sometimes, watches like this are fun and affordable, created with a single or duo purpose for real world application. The WIS in us, always crave for the esoteric stuff from SIHH and Basel, fancy complications blah blah blah....and here is one created jus...
The alarm is a very practical and useful complication.
One of my favourite complications if you didn’t know…! Not as grand and romantic as the MR, but more useful (and less expensive). Thank you, Horo! Best Blomman