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Ok, the movement ( Cal 918 ) was not that modern, and we had to wait a few more years before seeing a new alarm movement ( Cal 912 / 956 ) allowing, FINALLY, a quick set of the date. But for the rest, this was a modern watch, which is not too outdated, still nowadays.
Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Memovox, the start of a revolution.
When it was unveiled in 2002, the Master Compressor Memovox (please allow me to call it MCM ) was a revolution in the traditional ( by all meanings ) JLC usual landscape.
- A first sports watch, well, since the diving series from the end of the Fifties till the early Seventies.
- Revisiting the mythic Polaris, in a modern way.
- Inaugurating the technic of the compressor crown.
- With a daring, young design... Merci Magali.
Oooh yes, some were not very happy to see such a beast arriving in the collection, as they were used to see some more conservative watches, but I've been told by several people at JLC that the Master Compressor Line saved JLC, at that time!
It was launched in several metals...
The most famous is the steel, with this official picture:
The Rose gold, with its anthracite dial:
The platinum, and its gorgeous blue dial, the only one to be a limited edition ( of 250 pieces ).
And the white gold, coming with a very nice grey dial:
Ok, the movement ( Cal 918 ) was not that modern, and we had to wait a few more years before seeing a new alarm movement ( Cal 912 / 956 ) allowing, FINALLY, a quick set of the date. But for the rest, this was a modern watch, which is not too outdated, still nowadays.
The MCM had a quite short life, as it was discontinued 5 years after its launch, so, in 2007.
The case was big, with a generous diameter of 41, 5 mm, and, in the real, it looked even bigger.
It was quite thick, too: 15, 5 mm, and not the most comfortable watch I wore, maybe because of its engraved medallion, too?
Nonetheless, it was a lovely and very pleasant watch.
It is now part of JLC history!
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2015-10-26 01:02:24
Fantastic watch!
My daily beater for many years!
And on my wrist yeasterday....!
Best
Blomman
And on my wrist yeasterday....!
Best
Blomman
Yes, indeed, a strong design piece.. Avantgardistic but with harmony & w pronounced presence & appeal ! :))
Still, I love & wear mine with great pleasure !
Also I like the patent & characteristic of the
compressor crowns which give her an unmistakeable look.
These crowns with seal & gasket & clear white/red markings are a functional signature, apart from being innovative.
Thus, here just 2 quick pics from mine :
Here my MCM .. from 2006
Strong but harmonic look
"Self-confident " appeal"
For me, the MCM is a keeper;
as you said, a piece of JLC
history ..
Thx for that nice reminding share !
Best, hs
PS: the first years 2002-04 had a tiny dial
difference in the writing:
- Early versions (02-04), like on the official pic
& on Blomman's - look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre
writing & sign : Memovox Automatique
versus the last years ( think 2005-07),
like on mine:
- where there is the applied logo, then
"Jaeger-LeCoultre & then a just shortened
3rd line: just Memovox
All else was identical ; it is a tiny thing to
differentiate the first edition from series 2;
- alltogether only from 2002- 2007,
as you mentioned..
This message has been edited by hs111 on 2015-10-26 02:37:31
Also I like the patent & characteristic of the
compressor crowns which give her an unmistakeable look.
These crowns with seal & gasket & clear white/red markings are a functional signature, apart from being innovative.
Thus, here just 2 quick pics from mine :
Here my MCM .. from 2006
Strong but harmonic look
"Self-confident " appeal"
For me, the MCM is a keeper;
as you said, a piece of JLC
history ..
Thx for that nice reminding share !
Best, hs
PS: the first years 2002-04 had a tiny dial
difference in the writing:
- Early versions (02-04), like on the official pic
& on Blomman's - look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre
writing & sign : Memovox Automatique
versus the last years ( think 2005-07),
like on mine:
- where there is the applied logo, then
"Jaeger-LeCoultre & then a just shortened
3rd line: just Memovox
All else was identical ; it is a tiny thing to
differentiate the first edition from series 2;
- alltogether only from 2002- 2007,
as you mentioned..
This message has been edited by hs111 on 2015-10-26 02:37:31
Thanks for posting these elements of comparison, young padawan. Very interesting! [nt]
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Add to that, it can also handle ...
Hard booze drinks:
An old picture, from 2011. I made a mistake and let it go.
Currently it is owned by a dear friend. Someday he sells me back, who knows.
Thanks for the memories.
Cheers,
Nilo
This message has been edited by nilomis on 2015-10-26 02:50:41
An old picture, from 2011. I made a mistake and let it go.
Currently it is owned by a dear friend. Someday he sells me back, who knows.
Thanks for the memories.
Cheers,
Nilo
This message has been edited by nilomis on 2015-10-26 02:50:41
it's been a while since I hadn't thought about this watch
One of the first JLC I had tried, an almost love at first glance. Why I didn't buy it? Because a friend of mine who introduced me to JLC owned one...
I moved and we had lost sight
I can see where you're going with , and I have often thought . but I do not want 2 watches from the same collection since I already own a MC GMT
I totally understand your point. I do the same with movements...
With some incoherences, from my side. For example, I won several Cal 956: TT Polaris 65, 68, NSA, TT DSA US...
Tssss, rules and exceptions... 
Best,
Nicolas
Are you trying to get me back on my pulpit to preach my "Master Compressor Sermon" again?
Mr. Riedo (through Amanico),
Here is a watch family that COULD become a sport marketing wunderkind if MJLC would do the following:
(1) Make ALL Compressors 42mm
(2) Make them all with a Compressor Crown at 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock (immediately identifiable)
(3) Make ALL Compressors with the brilliant strap change option on the back (as the chronograph has)
(4) Make ALL Compressors 200 meter water resistant
(5) Make ALL Compressors come with an alligator strap AND the bracelet from the Compressor Chronograph (3 even middle links, rather than the zig-zag that most brands use)
(6) Make useful complications (like the Geographic, Dualmatic, Memovox and perhaps a Reserve de Marche version - - - but NO chronograph, since EVERYONE has one).
(7) Market the snot out of it and build desirability.
Whew! OK, I can get off the podium now.
Thanks for listening, AGAIN! ;-)
-Dean
Aaah, Father Dean... ;)
I agree with your point 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.
As for Point 5, I never felt the crocodile strap was " at its place " on a Master Compressor. I would rather have a cordura band, a rubber, and why not, a bracelet for the fans.
As for Point 6, I don't feel the reserve de marche is useful, unless we have a long reserve de marche, and why not a chronograph, if we have a pivoting case?
Best,
Nicolas
Let's hope...
that Mr.Riedo has the same vision with you Dean, for the upcoming sport line.
Best,
Yiannis This message has been edited by proestak on 2015-10-26 07:45:11
Best,
Yiannis This message has been edited by proestak on 2015-10-26 07:45:11
The only thing I know is that they are working on something...
And that we may have several offers for different budgets. For the rest, I know nothing, and have no idea...
Best,
Nicolas
Best,
Nicolas
Pivoting case!?
I cannot wait to see what JLC bring with the new line ... I have always been a sucker for the pivoting chronograph case. I wonder what else they could do with it? I hope they do something mad and push the creativity!
Pivoting case WOULD be great! I didn't say it will see the light. I just hope. [nt]
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Im sure JLC will continue to 'Wow' us ... im really looking forward to this new line. [nt]
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Good question!
I love the high level priced pieces as they tend to house and show the most innovative and complex developments which are only ever a dream for me. I would like to see something really concept and expensive which shows JLC continuity of
producing some of the finest timepieces in the world of horology.
producing some of the finest timepieces in the world of horology.
I hope JLC will feed our dreams, but also our reality. So, for a watch for every wallet should be THE solution. [nt]
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Please JLC a pivoting chronograph case!
I LOVED it on the AMVOX and am sure JLC can innovate even further with their mad creativity. Lets pray this is what they are working on!
Pivoting case for a Chronograph or for another complication would be great. [nt]
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is it realistic with a 200m water resistance capability?
also, as mentionned earlier, i really love the super high priced JLC which are amazing demonstrator of their skills. The aim being not to own one but to make people dream.
For example, the duomètre à grande sonnerie leaves me speachless. Amazing!!!
JLC, keep on making us dream!
All the best,
Etienne
Thats the word I was looking for ... thank you Etienne!
'Dream Watches' .... keep them coming JLC.
Perhaps a sophisticated dream sports watch!?
Perhaps a sophisticated dream sports watch!?