Incoming - My first JLC Memovox arrived today

JohnSteed
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Ulackfocus recently showcased a birth year watch in his collection. Though I’m more vintage Speedmaster focused, I thought immediately on seeing this particular watch: “must have”.What ensued was a flurry of messages and the watch became mine after a meeting of the minds.Ulackfocus was immensely helpful and supremely intuitive.

The transaction was flawless. Ulackfocus earned another star. Great guy!!

It’s my first vintage JLC / alarm wristwatch and I’m sure you’ll agree, it’s a beut. Most of you have already seen many of these so I won’t bore you with lots of photos. Here’s one, as proof. The watch is immaculate and truly needs no further introduction. So enough talk, here it is (again)

1966 JLC Memovox 14K case with a ss back

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Happy Day 😀
 
JimInOz
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Your FIRST?

How many do you intend to squirrel away?

😁

And on a serious note - Congratulations!

It's a splendid watch.
 
gatorcpa
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I've actually seen this one in person. It is in excellent condition and has a rare solid gold case with a steel back.

Although I have a US market Memovox, it's nowhere near as nice as this one.

Well done!
gatorcpa
 
JohnSteed
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You almost feel one of these JLCs just isn't enough, but that's the effect of it.

What an amazing watch 🤩

Thanks guys!
 
U
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Glad I could help you score your first Jaeger. 👍 There will be more, and we'll be ready to vet them. 😉

JimInOz JimInOz
How many do you intend to squirrel away?


As many as he can get his hands on if you ask my opinion. I had two identical (one in ss and this one in 14K) which prompted the sale of the subject watch in this thread.
 
Patrick Dixon
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This is my earlier Memovox. Also solid (I think), but rose (I think), gold on a Stainless back with a 489/1 inside. It dates from the early 50s and I bought it from the family of the original owner although I don't have any paperwork to back that up.

Is yours really 14K gold? That would make it a European dial cased in the US wouldn't it?
 
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Northernman Northernman
Lovely! My Stainless steel brother says hi:
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Hi right back at ya
 
gatorcpa
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Patrick Dixon Patrick Dixon
Is yours really 14K gold? That would make it a European dial cased in the US wouldn't it?

No. JLC made a version of the E855 waterproof case with calendar in 14K and steel. Here it is in one of their catalogs from the mid-1960's:

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To my knowledge, the above was not a US market piece. The LeCoultre brand was still very much in business at this time.

I'm not sure if this configuration was used for any other JLC watch.
gatorcpa
 
Hijak
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Congratulations John! Very nice indeed.👍 These are beautiful watches and yours is in outstanding condition!
 
JohnSteed
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Hijak Hijak
Congratulations John! Very nice indeed.👍 These are beautiful watches and yours is in outstanding condition!


Thank you! Excitement still high today. Unusual?

I'm officially in the JLC group LoL.
 
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JohnSteed JohnSteed
Excitement still high today. Unusual?


Not at all. It's quite common to get a watch of that caliber (pun intended) and be on Cloud 9 for four or five days at least.
 
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Not at all. It's quite common to get a watch of that caliber (pun intended) and be on Cloud 9 for four or five days at least.


Soooo Nice

ULF - You never told me the watch is NEW

::psy::
 
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John, what a sweetheart!! Next on your list should be a Polaris!👍
 
JohnSteed
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bupdyke bupdyke
John, what a sweetheart!! Next on your list should be a Polaris!👍

wha? 😲
LoL. m . u . s . t . RESIST ....
 
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I too recently picked up my first Memovox, a GT from 1970. Amazing how loud the thing is. I even spilled a cup of water when the alarm went off the other day. Have to be careful using it in public!

Only drawback is that it is a bit of a pain to set the exact alarm time without the minute hand of the Omega memomatic.
 
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lenny lenny
I too recently picked up my first Memovox, a GT from 1970. Amazing how loud the thing is. I even spilled a cup of water when the alarm went off the other day. Have to be careful using it in public!

Only drawback is that it is a bit of a pain to set the exact alarm time without the minute hand of the Omega memomatic.

nice!
 
JohnSteed
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lenny lenny
I too recently picked up my first Memovox, a GT from 1970. Amazing how loud the thing is. I even spilled a cup of water when the alarm went off the other day. Have to be careful using it in public!

Only drawback is that it is a bit of a pain to set the exact alarm time without the minute hand of the Omega memomatic.


seems you should start new thread, give all the opportunity to drool / oooo / ahhh on this very nice watch 👍
 
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