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Amanico's post delves into the intriguing sales performance of Jaeger-LeCoultre's 'The Collectibles' offering. He critically examines the perceived value and condition of several vintage references, questioning how certain pieces, despite their flaws or availability elsewhere, managed to sell out. This article explores the market dynamics and collector sentiment surrounding these specific JLC vintage watches.
The Memovox E855 is a notable iteration within the Memovox family, recognized for its alarm complication and often associated with designs from the 1970s. This reference represents a period when Jaeger LeCoultre explored various aesthetic expressions for its alarm watches, appealing to collectors interested in the brand's mid-century output. It stands as an example of the Memovox's enduring appeal as a functional and distinctive timepiece.
This reference typically features a case, often in stainless steel, housing an automatic movement. The specific caliber, such as the K825 or 825, is known for its dual-crown system, one for time setting and winding, and the other for setting and winding the alarm function. The case diameter is commonly around 37mm, and it is fitted with a crystal, often acrylic, protecting a dial that frequently includes a rotating inner disc for the alarm setting.
For collectors, the Memovox E855 is valued for its mechanical alarm complication and its place in the lineage of Jaeger LeCoultre's alarm watches. Its variations in dial design and case materials offer diversity for those assembling a collection of Memovox models. The E855 appeals to enthusiasts who appreciate the brand's technical innovations and the distinct character of its alarm timepieces from this era.
who knows if a real collector actually paid for it or if it just went back in a Richemont drawer...
Yes the prices were a bit ambitious in some cases, but they have impeachable provenance - as they were bought directly from JLC. I'm also guessing that there'll be a guarantee & also suspect the prospect of no nasty surprises also appealled. I'm with you on the Scale Memovox - it was the stand out one for me. Cheers JML
But then reappear at dealers months later. The latest release attempted to elevate and draw attention to the vintage market, it was not about making money from just a few pieces. They had to pretend that there was demand at the highly elevated prices. There is some chance that they did sell - look at auction world where people often overpay for easy to find pieces because there is an auction house name attached to them. But otherwise I do think that Richemont probably just put away the unsold pi
Cant say I dont like the watches in this collectibles collection, but... Where are the new ideas and pieces ?! We all know the history and we enjoy it already. We demand new stuff !
What I read somewhere was hopefully wrong.
the reverso was the most interesting for me.
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