Jaeger-LeCoultre

You know that the E 855 came with a huge variety of dials, but here, I would like to focus on the more common dial, the white one, with normal indexes ( not ebene, nor short and large ones ). Well, this one, to make it clearer... There was, in the very ea...  

.. But I have to say, both are epitomes for the E855, a reference I love dearly, especially in the black version. But any one of your two would make a perfect Ying & Yang, together with the dark "knighthood" of the black.. Thx for such a revelating share ... 

A question about details: is there any pattern to JLC's use of "automatic" vis a vis "automatique"?

Reveil, automatique. I guess they intended to match the language... I never saw automatiQUE on a vintage automatic Memovox. Best, Nicolas

Are the fonts used for the date not slightly different? Good weekend! Etienne

I own one of the earlier versions, with Automatic above the 6, and have always wondered where the differences came from. Now it seems from age, with one preceding the other.

As an aside, I notice these don't say Swiss Made below the 6 typically....any idea why this might be?

If you have it, please check your movement number... My case is below one million, 801 xxx. Best, Nicolas

ive not done this yet as I just acquired it....how do I open without causing damage, or do I need to take to a watch professional?

If you don't feel it, just ask to a watchmaker... Best, Nicolas

Will follow up with the serial number later. ...  

Indices, and the case number is correct for this version... All good. Best, Nicolas