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there are so many varieties available that i've got sensory overload
i saw this recently for sale. an E873 Speedbeat GT from 1972. pic courtesy of chrono.24
a definate 70's style cushion case. i 'think' i prefer a round case, but not sure. i do wonder though if the shape of the case changes the sound of the alarm. does anyone know whether that might be the case(pun intended).?
i really feel that it might be time to look for one, so many choices, so many movements. its a minefield.
great review Nicolas. it would be excellent to have a full review of every movement made and the periods etc. i suspect that i a task too large.
best
Graham
This message has been edited by gmhutton on 2009-07-19 14:29:59
Some White Memovox
Some months ago, we spoke about what is certainly one of the nicest Memovox, the E 855 Black Dial: Here's the link to the post: jlc.watchprosite.com After admiring the Memovox E 855 Black Dial, here are some other interesting white dialed variants: Let's ...
nice review
Thanks for the share Nicolas. I like the strange cushion shape Memovox (E871) Cheers, Milan
My pleasure, Milan
There are so many treasures to share, my friend. And sometimes, weird ones, lie this E 871, indeed. A reflect of the time, by the way. Best, Nicolas
Both are great but not equally available
Of course we see a lot of white (silver) Memovoxes around, so if you want one (and who doesn't) for a fair price the white colour would be obvious. And I think white looks great on a Memovox. But I do like black dials and I would rather have JLC make more...
Wow, Starman, I didn't know I had an Indian Name
Thanks for translating the right meaning of my pseudo! Would like a lot ot see a Vintage Memo with a brown dial... Aaah yes, it may exist, with the Polaris 65...Some of them came with a tropical dial... You see, I don't have them all... Best, my friend. N...
unusual!!
very interesting dial color. a think a black and a white dial are both needed depends on the wearer's emotions that day!!
Well said, Matt
In fact, even if I have a slight preference for the black dial, so elegant and powerful at the same time, the white has something understated which makes it very cool when you wear this watch... Difficult to put in words, but the white dial is really clas...
i can say white dial memovox is also charming...
many thanks Nico, because of your great effort, i am getting to love JLC more and more especially for these vintage ones. one thing i would like to ask: you know Omega has a very comprehensive and helpful archive database, does JLC also have similar data ...
No online database, but...
... Jaeger-LeCoultre will respond to specific inquiries by collectors. Try contacting your local AD, or go through JLC's website, under "Contacts" and then "Historical Collections". Take care, gatorcpa
Thanks for the nice compliment, Stefan
If I contributed with my posts to make you love Vintage JLC watches, you made my day, my friend. There are so many treasures to discover! Or to love again... As for JLC Database, Gatorcpa said it all, but you can also byy Zaf BASHA's book. It is not an ex...
Zaf BASHA's book is an excellent reference for JLC fans
hi Nico, thanks for the reply. yes i had also bought Zaf's book whic is an excellent reference for those who like vintage JLC some time back. i really hope JLC company can establish an archive database like Omega did so that fans of JLC can find reference...
Yes, Stefan, you got a point
I totally share your point of view, when you say that A Vintage Database would also help the new watch market. When you see all the links between Past and Present, it is obvious! Well, first, JLC opened in October 2007 the Heritage Gallery. Before this op...
am glad to hear you accepted my points raised...
hi Nic, yes you are right, tin addition to if the sysmatic referencing is available, this forum would a very important platforum and source for helping us identify and learning knowledge of vintage and new watches, stefan
We already try to give the best informations about Vintage JLCs, Stefan
And about Modern, too... If you want to have a " best of " the Vintage and Modern JLC watches,, have an eye on the right part of your screen, the " new blog post "... All the reviews are here! But I agree, there is so much work to do, again... Best, nicol...
yes, indeed, this forum provides the most resourceful place to...
...to learn and appreciate watches. as mine, i spend quite a lot of time here. stefan
Zaf is a lovely bloke....
Zaf is a lovely bloke. i've never met him in the flesh, but i was put in touch with him some years ago via another contact. he managed to get me a lovely condition Iraqi military Breitling at a superb price and even took my Algerian military one to Tehran...
interesting story, Graham...
hi Graham, interestingly you knew Zaf although you have never met him in person. but why you said you have lost in touch with for 3 years? as i know, he is now managing his website, you can email him or go to his wbsite? stefan
Stefan, i know it sounds...
Stefan, i know it sounds mad, but until very recently i didnt know anything about his website or book. i was introduced to him as a journalist who regularly travelled in the middle east and was into watches. i knew nothing more than that. i was quite ill ...
i see...
thanks Graham for the reply. i am glad to meet you and to see you still being with us in this forum. take care my friend anyway. stefan
Stefan, until i found this...
Stefan, until i found this forum 2 years ago i was never a big forum participator or blog reader. i learnt everything i know and built up a very large collection by reading books and meeting people via ebay mainly. i was also in close contact with Ziggy W...
both you and Nico are fantastic and key contributors to this website...
thanks Graham. i now spend more time in this website than others as i also share what you have commented on other websites. i really love to hear all the stories from all of you. i learnt a great deal from it not only the watches knowledage but other huma...
i hardly think i'm a...
i hardly think i'm a key contributor, but thankyou for saying so. if ever your in UK near Wales get in touch as i'm always willing to met up with like minded friends. ask Ginger and Peter Speake-Marin how hospitable i can be. best Graham
You're always welcome, Stefan
If you come by Paris, feel fre to send me a PM! But we can also do better: Why not attending to our next European GTG??? Best, Nicolas
We are speaking about the moment for our next European GTG, and will let you know,
Of course! Best, Nicolas
I like these classic white memos
Hi Amanico, Thanks for the thread! You have posted up some very nice examples! I love these classic pieces. It really is like wearing a piece of history. The truth is I do find it enhanting owning some of these 'time machines'. When I put mine on I wonder...
You prefectly described the charm of the Vintages, Time Traveller
That's exactly that...Wearing a piece of History, something which already had a Life! What about your picture??? Thanks for your input! Best, Nicolas
thanks.....
for another great review.... I would prefer the white version as it tends to look bigger on the wrist But both are very elegant Cheers
Well observed, Pink Panther
About the white dial... As for the black, it has an unbelievable strenght... At the end, I think that it is worth getting both of them, to not have to make a decision... Best, Nicolas
Black or white...
...I believe they are both beautiful, in their own way. I have been looking for a "vintage" Memovox ever since I joined this forum. (That fact may have something to do with a certain moderator's collection!) I am particularly intrigued by those produced i...
there are so many varieties available that i've got sensory overload
i saw this recently for sale. an E873 Speedbeat GT from 1972. pic courtesy of chrono.24 a definate 70's style cushion case. i 'think' i prefer a round case, but not sure. i do wonder though if the shape of the case changes the sound of the alarm. does any...
873/875
Once more, thx Amanico for this extensive review and mouth-watering pictures. As far as the pic posted by gmhutton is concerned, isn't it a mix of a dial from an E875 and a case of a E873 (both references being powered by caliber 916 ) ? Even if this woul...
thats the problem Karmin, there...
thats the problem Karmin, there are so many different varieties that i would never know if the dial was correct or not and invariably neither would most other people. its not something i would look to buy, i just thought it was an interesting example. the...
That's what I think, Karmin
It looks strange to me, but I don't now all of them ,and there were so many Memovoxes... That is an impossible mission to trace all the references and dial combinations ever made. Thanks for the nice words! Best, Nicolas
As for a full review on Memovoxes, Graham
I fear it is impossible to do, or at least I would need a whole book to make it... Too many variations, my friend. But what I had in mind was to prepare something about Memovoxes movements...It is much easier and also very interesting! As for the specimen...
a review/list of memo movements...
a review/list of memo movements would be good with dates of production and serial numbers so that people who want an era or year know how to find one, but why not a book. it could make your fortune :) as for my posting, i just thought it looked nice with ...
Will work on several topics about the Memovox, Graham
Be patient, my friend... I just came back for an harassing day of work, and I'm a bit exhausted... But I will prepare some topics about the Memo... With all you neeed to get a '64 model! Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-07-20 ...
My pleasure, Neil
My big pleasure to share here all these Beauties... I just hope that some day, we'll have a nice Memovox back in the Catalogue!!! Best, my friend, Nicolas
I must say, for me, I'm a "white" on black (strap) guy...
It looks so elegant on your wrist, and I'll be the legibility is good in almost any lighting (i.e.; restaurant, theater, etc.). -Dean
Well, I received the silver Memo with this Ostrich Strap
While at the beginning I would have preferred a blac Croco for this elegant watch, now I'm living quite well this brown one... Aaaah, straps! Best, Dean! Nicolas
Nicolas You have some most beautifull memovox i had ever seen....
and its very tough to choose between black and white dials ,both have there own charm. here is my white dial memovox sorry for poor picts. regrds from india. manish...
Very nice 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 dial, Manish
Can you tell us more about this beauty? Thanks for the kind words, my friend. Nicolas
The black one please...
Hi Nicolas, Wonderful review; as we come to know you always write. Thanks, -- Richard. This message has been edited by =RWK= on 2009-07-21 17:19:27
Great post, Nicolas!
A great selection from Memovox history -- makes me prouder of my modern version! I will look forward to further posts in your series -- Thanks for this one. Best, Gary
Funny, Gary
I'm hunting a Blac Memovox from the 90ies... And I'm praying to see a new Memovox released in a close future!!! You can be proud of your Memo...A sounding Calatrava! Best, and thanks for your nice comments. Nicolas
I love that last photo of the black and white...
...Memovoxes together. Both are lovely, so it is really tough to decide which I like better. I might prefer the white dial ever so slightly just because the aged lume appears orange in the pictures and contrasts nicely with the dial. Both watches are trul...
Difficult choice, indeed
That's why I took both of them! Like you, I hope that JLC will release these Vintage Beauties, they are truely Classics! Best, sister. Nicolas