Vintage
Blomman Mr Blue shares the triumphant return of his Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E 875 Blue dial from service, offering a close look at this vintage alarm watch. His post celebrates the watch's renewed glory and highlights the distinctive features that make it a cherished piece among collectors.
Friends,
Another watch that I received back from the watchmaker is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E 875 Blue dial.
Back to its full glory!
Lovely blue dial, classic case shape.
And the back tells the full story: Memovox Speed Beat HF 28800, Waterresistant 2 ATM/20 meters, Stainless Steel.
Speed Beat HF 28800 refers to the, at this point quite new Calibre 916, compared to the old work horse Calibre 825, 18000.
Best
Blomman
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E875 represents a significant evolution within the brand's alarm watch lineage, succeeding earlier manual-wind Memovox models with the introduction of an automatic winding caliber. This reference is part of a series that established the Memovox as a practical and technically advanced timepiece for daily wear, integrating the convenience of self-winding with the signature mechanical alarm function.
Typically housed in a stainless steel or gold case, the E875 features a distinctive twin-crown design, with one crown for time setting and manual winding, and the other for setting and winding the alarm mechanism. It is powered by an automatic movement, often the Caliber 916, which provides both timekeeping and the hammer-and-gong alarm. Case dimensions vary slightly across production, but generally maintain a balanced profile suitable for its era.
For collectors, the Memovox E875 is valued for its blend of vintage aesthetics and functional innovation. It marks a pivotal point in the Memovox history, being one of the first automatic alarm watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre. Its robust movement and classic design ensure its continued relevance and appeal within the vintage watch market.
Is vintage in my book! Thank you, Luis! Best Blomman
Very nice. I love this blue dial giving it a real vintage look.
Here's an example of the same blue dial that really turned vintage! Best Blomman
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