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So where are we?

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 26th, 2012-07:22
Can you guess where I am with my Master Compressor Memovox?

I have been travelling a lot lately. My go-to travel watch in my collection is my old trusted love, the Master Compressor Memovox. It was also my first JLC. It is very versatile as it is rugged but it is still elegant with a shirt and tie. its 42 mm is the upper limit for what I can live with now a days. Normally I keep it on an aligator strap but for this trip, I decided to put it on the rubber strap that JLC designed for this watch. I think that works quite well also. The watch  is waterproof to 100m so useful in unforseen situations on your trip.

The alarm woke me up every morning on this trip as it was the only way (hint!)

 Its is not a watch to everyones taste, due to the quirky design by Magali Matrallier.Most people prefer the Amvox 1 over this but I really I dont agree. To me, the amvox 1 was more a "polaris wanna be", where this was more typical of its time - the beginning of the 20th century, introducing the strange compressor crowns and with a very "graphic" approach. Classic and simple design is not automatically better, unless it is done very well and extremely precisely. To me the several quirks, work well in this piece and the 7 years of love have not rusted, which i regret to say, it has for several more "popular" pieces in my collection.

So where are we?

Best 
Christian

















I don't know where you are Christian...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 26th, 2012-07:48

But I do share all your feelings for the Master Compressor Memovox!

It is also my go to watch, my beater that never falls out of love!

smile



 

Best

Blomman

thats a great picture

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 26th, 2012-07:54
I knew I would hear from you since I know your love for this piece smile

hope all is well with you smile

best 
C
This message has been edited by ChristianDK on 2012-05-26 07:59:36

All good! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 28th, 2012-11:12

All good, my friend!

And from the looks of your photos, you are too!

smile

Will put a rubber strap on my MCM now - ready for Summer activities!

 

Best

Blomman

Great idea

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 28th, 2012-13:45
The quality of that strap is really nice and it's very comfortable.

Take care  my friend smile

Christian

I don't know where you are, but I know where you will soon be. ;)

 
 By: amanico : May 26th, 2012-08:34

I would not confront the MC Memo and the Amvox I. The Targets are different, even if they both have in common a modern expression  of the Polaris.

The weird elements of design (  mainly the crown at 10 and  the large alarm window ) are the signature of their creator, Magali, who had the audace to offer something different, not consensual.

In that sense, yes, the MC Memovox has a stronger character than the Amvox One.

I am writing something on that topic, by the way, a reflection on the Polaris, form the origins to the Tribute, passing by the MC Memo and the Amvox One...

One thing is sure, I regret bhavong sold mine in 2005...

The good thing is that I can hunt one without too many problems...

Best,

Nicolas.

This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-05-26 08:35:42

Indeed so you do

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 26th, 2012-09:53
My friend smile It will be fantastic to see you soon...

You are right that the MCM and amvox 1 are different  but the reason behind putting them side by side, is that they came with only a few years apart adm where offered in the collection  at the same time, so potential buyers could choose bethween these two great watches. As you write they can be picked up in the second hand market at very reasonable prices .

Thank you for your input
Your friend

Christian


hmmm

 
 By: tinker2 : May 26th, 2012-08:42
don't know where u are--

But I am wearing your watch's close cousin myself today.  Humid here, so also the rubber strap.  

That woman sure could design a watch... she will be sorely missed!






BTW

 
 By: tinker2 : May 26th, 2012-08:45
My GMT is a watch that I think is woefully under-appreciated.  There is a balance, elegance, as well as a contemporary feel that I think makes it something quite special....

That looks great Tinker

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 26th, 2012-10:00
I understand what you mean, my thoughts are the same. The master compressor line is not for everyone but I think it was a well conceived cross over between a sportswatch and a dress watch. Perhaps that's also a part of the problem that it's not pure one or the other. But we don't care. We love our watches and that's all that really matters.

Best
Christian 

Minimum 250 km north of the Polar Circle

 
 By: dr.kol : May 26th, 2012-10:44

In those areas you do not know this time of the year if it's day or night. And you need a water proof watch if you happen to drop to the river/lake/sea while fishing.

Best, Kari

LOL, Kari :-)

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 26th, 2012-10:51
In Finland? Not quite where this picture was taken ;-)

Best

Christian

You are right!

 
 By: dr.kol : May 26th, 2012-11:35
I have been living now for 3 years in Estonia and have forgotten that we don't have so SMALL buildings in Finland.

Anyhow, in two weeks I'll drive to northern Lapland to enjoy the midnight sun. I might also be tempted to take a couple of watch pictures at midnight and have the nearly endless wilderness as background.

Best where ever you are, Kari

You are in a fake Paris in front of a replica of the Arc de Triomphe. ;-) [nt]

 
 By: foversta : May 26th, 2012-14:29
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Central Asia or northern part of China ? Let us know... [nt]

 
 By: karmin : May 27th, 2012-00:28
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you have almost nailed it, guys :-)

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 27th, 2012-05:24
Because you are so good I will let you guess the rest and give you this pic to help. 

Foversta, your analysis is quite correct.  - It is a copy of Arch de Triomphe. our "guide" made a great deal of effort to explain that it is 6 meters taller than the original (=better)

Karmin, you are close also - we are next to China ;-)

come on guys, you can do it smile


best 
Christian





Ok, now easy: monument to resistance to Japanese occupation in Pyongyang [nt]

 
 By: karmin : May 27th, 2012-15:06
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Spot on

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 28th, 2012-13:42
Well done my friend smile

Best

Christian

MC Line

 
 By: tinker2 : May 29th, 2012-14:38
The Master Compressor is what originally introduced me to the brand.  

I am not a dress watch guy, and while I love some of JLCs tool watches, those weren't for me either (tho I now have an Amvox 2).  

The Compressor was "just right" for me.  Can dress it up or down!

love it

Exactly, Tinker.

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 29th, 2012-16:19
It's the way I feel about it also smile

I think some of the Master Compressor will have the " Heure de Gloire ".

 
 By: amanico : May 29th, 2012-21:24

Especially the Memovox...

Yes.

It seems that it is already the case, if you look at the evolution of the market for this watch.

Best,

Nicolas

Hmm,you might be right

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 30th, 2012-13:48
It has developed a bit. I just think it , it's to quirky to have big appeal, unless you are in to collecting memovoxes. But it has some unique qualities that, from my wearing experience is worth taking notice of smile
Thanks for your thoughts, Nicholas.


I used it in Shanghai last month too! A great travel watch wit GMT and Alarm.

 
 By: patrickmaniac : May 30th, 2012-00:59

Here a pic taken at Peace hotel.

 

 

cheers

PAt

Hi Pat

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 30th, 2012-13:56
Great company you keep there smile yes, isnt it great as a travel watch smile what do you mean by 
GMT by the way?

Thank you for sharing your pic
Best

Christian

The inner rotating bezel can be used as GMT function.

 
 By: patrickmaniac : May 30th, 2012-18:20

Or if you are not using the Alarm, the markings can be used as GMT function as well.

Kinda like a triple timezone watch.

 

cheers

PAt

Ahh yes

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 30th, 2012-22:19
I know what you mean. That's how I use it also smile