Friends, being a bit late to the JLC Vintage bash.. Hope that still is ok for some humble chip ins.. ;))

Apr 29, 2016,08:23 AM
 

Thought I start with some Memovoxes,
which are one of the central themes of my JLC interests.

Some may have been shown herein the thread above, eg: E861,
but hope there is enough to chew on..

Voilá :

Upper Duo: LC 3072, JLC E872
Middle group of 6 ( left to right):
Black E855, white Ebene 855, blue 875, 2-tone blue/silver 875,
white silver 875, silver w black indices E861;
Bottom : E 871, light- blue white ("TV-screen")




A bunch of Memovoxes 60ies to 70ies

A very funny Memovox,



Parking E 3161




Forget about Parking tickets !




Sometimes you need two..

One of the early MMVs



Ref 3150, "hooded lugs"

Another special early one



Ref 851 ( Pic Credit: Nico, watch: hs)

Let me end here, with a quite rare
and unusual Ref, which I happily share with friend Blomman



LC 3072, with Stingray strap..

Well, hope you enjoyed this little
selection, of my MMVs, to join Nico's "attack"

Cheers & Best,
hs smile smile









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A massive attack of vintage Jaeger Lecoultre. Geophysics, Deep Sea Alarms, Polaris, etc...

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:00
During our last get together, we had the opportunity to gather some vintage Jaeger Lecoultre legends. And some of us even added some in their collections. Legends, rare birds, sea snake, it is hard to find the right word to describe what we saw. I will sl...  

Part 2: Futurematic.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:01
After the Geophysics, let's see some other superb vintage JLCs. A Futurematic has just found a new home, and this one, with this dial, is quite a rare bird: It is the 4th I see with this dial. It is just mesmerizing. ...  

Its twin sister...

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-01:25
...  

Feel compelled to add mine

 
 By: jml_watches : April 29th, 2016-13:17
Hi There's lots to like with a Futurematic A shot of the all important crown on the back - slide do not lift! Cheers JML ...  

Fun and cool watch

 
 By: RG1 : April 29th, 2016-01:29
...  

Au Revoir Paris

 
 By: RG1 : April 29th, 2016-01:45
...  

My Futurematic E 501.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-02:55
...  

These Futurematics are divine and witnesses of a sunken time.. Love them ! :))

 
 By: hs111 : April 29th, 2016-08:31
Here just a humble chip-in with my own Futurematic E502 Love this special spell ! JLC history.. Best, hs ...  

Lovely watch! [nt]

 
 By: Dave G : April 29th, 2016-10:16

Wow, that's a very very nice thread! Thanks Nicolas!!

 
 By: eklektik : April 29th, 2016-12:27
I must say that I have a fascination for the Futurematic. The fact that it does not have a crown makes it a very nice and balanced symmetrical look! That\'s one I\'ll have to find at some point! Thanks for sharing all these magnificent pictures! All the b... 

I would be very happy to see you joining us with such an icon.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-12:29
The Futurematic is an extraordinary watch. Thanks for your kind words and enjoy the thread. We didn't end with it, believe me. Best, Nicolas

A cousin of the Futurematic, the Powermatic Jumbo.

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-21:51
In this case size ( 37 mm ), it is quite tough to find. Ref E 163: ...  

Part 3: Jaeger Lecoultre Polaris.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:03
Another find, during this GTG, a Polaris 1965, not a Lecoultre, but a Jaeger Lecoultre. As you can guess, our friend was quite thrilled to get it. I've seen several Lecoultre, but less often Jaeger Lecoultre signed. ...  

Guilty as charged......

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 29th, 2016-01:15
...  

Polaris 1968. Lecoultre version.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-02:52
...  

Superb(s)

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 29th, 2016-03:11

it won't be this year.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 29th, 2016-03:45
....but longer term, maybe.

that sort of thing can happen

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 29th, 2016-06:20

:-) [nt]

 
 By: RG1 : April 29th, 2016-09:03

Polaris II, Ref E 870, Grey.

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-00:27
...  

And Polaris II Blue:

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-00:28
...  

Part 4: Deep Sea Alarm, Lecoultre and Jaeger Lecoultre.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:04
As we are into diving watches, a couple of Deep Sea Alarms, US and Europe, belonging to our dear Blomman: This Europe is just gorgeous. Some will point out that the hands are not the same, but both are correct for the two Deep Sea Alarm. How many of us ar...  

I am really drawn to this grey bezel.

 
 By: xtype : April 29th, 2016-00:46
I really love this.

After Blomman's, mines...

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-01:15
The one which has gone in sad circumstances: My current one, american version. My European, as I got it. Sadly, the correct insert has gone, too. Now, mine in its current condition: ...  

Part 5: Jaeger Lecoultre Military WWW.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:06
What about a Military, now? A nice WWW. Always a pleasure to fall on one. The chrome plated case has lived a tough life, which adds to its charm. ...  

My WWW.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-01:41
...  

While we are at it, a quick shot of my Mark 11.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-01:43
Royal Australian Air Force: ...  

RAF vs RAAF

 
 By: RG1 : April 30th, 2016-09:35
what is the difference between those two in terms of design and shape?

Thanks for the picture

 
 By: RG1 : April 30th, 2016-22:09
Both of them are just killer

Let me think first

 
 By: RG1 : May 1st, 2016-02:52
which one is my priority

Gorgeous my friend [nt]

 
 By: watchthatman : May 1st, 2016-16:33

Yes, these Militaries are really quite attractive.. Next to the WWW, also the Mark VII, & of course the Mark-11 are great pieces. :))

 
 By: hs111 : April 29th, 2016-10:38
Am happily chipping-in with the WWW & Mark-7: WWW with a P on the dial ( probably for Promethium) A very special piece Mark-7 Weems Here a Military Trio Left: JLC- WWW, Middle: IWC Mark-11, Rt: LC Mark-7 Weems Best, hs ...  

:))) [nt]

 
 By: hs111 : April 29th, 2016-12:10

Lecoultre Mark 7 Large Lugs.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-12:08
...  

Another legend, the Mark 7 Weems.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-12:12
...  

Part 6: Jaeger Lecoultre Triple Date, Black Dial.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:09
A Triple Date Black has found a new home, too: One of the most elegant vintage Jaeger Lecoultre ever made. Tear drop lugs, 36 mm case, superb movement. And this black dial is such a feast for the eyes! ...  

Just also joining in with my black small Dual Date.. Quite cool watch, and so nice !..

 
 By: hs111 : April 29th, 2016-09:10
Meanwhile, my wife has taken happy possession of this one.. Lady R & her lucky wrist.. Best, hs ...  

A Jacques Lecoultre Yellow Gold, 1949, Triple Date.

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-10:01
Most of them come in plated gold, not this one which is in solid gold. ...  

Part 7: Jaeger Lecoultre Memovox Ref 1282A.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:10
A simple Memovox can be an extraordinary find... This one, housing a manual winding movement, from the Mid Fifties, is in great shape, and comes with its original tag. On the tag, it is written Ref 1282A, white gold numbers. No wonder why one of us immedi...  

Funkier, a quite rare Blue Memovox Ref E 873.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-01:19
A feast for the eyes. ...  

Another funky Memovox: E 871.

 
 By: amanico : May 26th, 2016-12:15
...  

The E 861 for CC.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-03:25
...  

Memovox E 855 Scale dials...

 
 By: amanico : April 30th, 2016-04:38
Blue on steel, or brown on gold? ...  

Another rare bird, The Memovox E 11005.

 
 By: amanico : April 30th, 2016-06:39
Manual winding movement, end of the Sixties. Superb big case. ...  

Geophysic lineup

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 29th, 2016-00:10
To see one Cross-hair is a treat, to see two.... To see one in steel is a joy, to see one in Steel one in Yellow Gold and one in Rose Gold side-by-side... To see both the regular and the Cross-hair side-by-side is awesome, to see five in a row - MINDBLOWI...  

Here you go!

 
 By: daijiroh : April 29th, 2016-06:35
The missing sistser Would have loved to add it to the family picture. ...  

Royal flush? :) [nt]

 
 By: KMII : April 29th, 2016-12:13

:) [nt]

 
 By: KMII : April 29th, 2016-12:46

Part 8: Jaeger Lecoultre Memovox World Time Ref 3160.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:13
The top stars of this get together were certainly The Memovox World Time, Ref 3160. It took me 15 years to see one in the flesh, it was past year, and it was a gold one. It took me one more year to see its steel sister. No need to say that this reference ...  

As mentioned - a histgoric moment!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 29th, 2016-00:18
Here is my take on the same... Best Blomman ...  

Memovox Parking 3161

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 29th, 2016-00:14
Memovox Parking in Three flavors: Rose Gold, Pink Gold, Steel! Best Blomman ...  

Another Parking Ref 3161, mine.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-00:19
...  

watches from the past with a complication of the past

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : April 29th, 2016-06:36
ueber cool pieces! Best Moritz

Moritz, you are in danger. But why not, after all?

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-06:39
There is a lot of charm and pleasure to live with these old pieces. This one adds a small touch of humour which is always welcomed. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Here again another shot of mine.. Nice Twosome, both in steel..

 
 By: hs111 : April 29th, 2016-08:53
In case you have parked 2 cars (?!) LoLoL !! Best, hs ...  

Two Cross-hair's from 1958

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 29th, 2016-00:16
Best Blomman ...  

Deep Sea Alarm E 859

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 29th, 2016-00:20
Jaeger-LeCoultre and LeCoultre: Best Blomman ...  

Ah, the Friday massacre! MIND-BLOWING

 
 By: crown comfort : April 29th, 2016-00:21
not sure if I'm allowed to spoil the thread with some vintage GP candy?

I know :(

 
 By: crown comfort : April 29th, 2016-01:40
there are 3 I would happily add: MM 24000, E861 and a vintage Reverso

Interesting selection. The E 861 should be feasible.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-01:45
The MM 24000 is a tad tougher to find. And the vintage Reverso is an icon, with the price of an icon, sadly. Best, Nicolas

Finally, Massive Attack:-)

 
 By: RG1 : April 29th, 2016-01:21
Let me join the party with this one from my small collection... ...  

Maybe someday I will add in my collection

 
 By: RG1 : April 29th, 2016-07:06
but now better get the heavy weight first

A trio of Jubilé watches.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-02:03
...  

Mind blowing movement

 
 By: RG1 : April 29th, 2016-02:17
...  

yes please:-) [nt]

 
 By: RG1 : April 29th, 2016-04:09

I'm impressed , you just made my day

 
 By: Tyo : April 29th, 2016-04:30
I'm feeling the Jaeger Lecoultre vintage growing in me.

It was a great pleasure for me to try yours

 
 By: Tyo : April 29th, 2016-04:35
I like it so much, simple and efficient ...  

Amazing post dear Nicolas! You did well in advising us to be prepared! Lol! ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : April 29th, 2016-04:54
... I will need the week end to devote the time this post deserves to fully enjoy it: lots of information and great photography, plus the adtition of the participation of our friends showing their own collections. In the meantime I just gave a quick look ... 

Friends, being a bit late to the JLC Vintage bash.. Hope that still is ok for some humble chip ins.. ;))

 
 By: hs111 : April 29th, 2016-08:23
Thought I start with some Memovoxes, which are one of the central themes of my JLC interests. Some may have been shown herein the thread above, eg: E861, but hope there is enough to chew on.. Voilá : Upper Duo: LC 3072, JLC E872 Middle group of 6 ( left t...  

That's a massive attack of vintage Memovoxes, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-08:43
You have one of the finest vintage Memovox collection, my dear HS. Really impressive. Still, two or three are missing... Best, Nicolas

I know, I know.. An early E855, E876, the scaled dials etc, etc.. But I have been very lucky at my last visit.. :)))

 
 By: hs111 : April 29th, 2016-08:57
That handwound/WG numbers was a rare find & made me happy !! - Thx for your advice & encouragement ! Best, hs

Aahhh, now I understand !.. Hmmh, what to contribute.. ;))

 
 By: hs111 : April 30th, 2016-08:09
.. 2 Chronos, for Diving only TT + DSA, but your treasure box is still well filled: ( 4ATM, Dolphin, Master Mariner, etc) -- ok.. - You have a point ! Cheers & Best, hs

Super collection, congratulation! A small tribute to it with my 3150

 
 By: maxbrux : July 1st, 2016-06:38
The Memovox has such a rich history that there are always surprises in looking at these galleries. My 3150 says hello Cheers, Max ...  

A vintage Reverso is mandatory, here.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-09:25
Circa 1937: Seconde Centrale. ...  

Jaeger Lecoultre E 159 SHOM.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-09:31
...  

Service Hydrographique AND Marine Nationale.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-15:09
Uber rare. A mystere, but an authentic one. Geophysic movement inside. ...  

Not a SHOM.. But still a very nice E159.. Meanwhile owned by my wife.. ;))

 
 By: hs111 : May 1st, 2016-05:50
159 with greenish patina & here together with mine.. 2 E159s Here my 159 with correct hands Real Vintage pleasures.. Best, hs ...  

What a thread my dear Nicolas!! Really breathtaking! You had warned us... but this goes beyond any expectations!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : April 30th, 2016-07:50
... this thread is just mind blowing! Thanks to you and all our friends here who participate with their awesome collections!! Cheers! Abel.

Incredible collections of vintage JLC

 
 By: reintitan : April 29th, 2016-10:53
I need to digest this thread over the weekend. Currently at work but all those Geophysics will be on my mind all day. Especially love that NOS condition one!

so gorgeous...

 
 By: Watcholic_id : April 29th, 2016-23:38
you have a wonderful collection

Less prestigious than the Geophysic, but not uninteresting, the Geomatic.

 
 By: amanico : April 29th, 2016-23:41
In rose gold, with its box, papers, and wallet. Which is pretty tough to find: Or in steel: ...  

O M G !

 
 By: kolosstt : April 30th, 2016-01:31
Thanks for this thread. I\'m enjoying it and it gives you such a great condensed encounter with this vintage world. Cheers, Kolosstt

Polaris 1968?

 
 By: kolosstt : May 1st, 2016-00:35
There are so many nice ones in here. It's difficult to decide. :/

That is a safe choice. But yes, too many to choose. Depends on the size.

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-02:13
If you are more after big watches, then all the militaries and the Geophysic are not for you. From 39 mm to 43 mm, then the choice is a bit shorter. Best, Nicolas

Totally hidden, rarely seen, the Lecoultre Master Mariner Chronometer Cal 476/3.

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-23:24
The other watch from the 1958 Jubilé, but a Lecoultre, not a Jaeger Lecoultre. ...  

I have one but the hands are....

 
 By: AmericasLawyer : June 24th, 2016-23:29
I have one with the "torpedo" style indices but the hands are just like those on the Geophysic. Lance

Another Chronometer, the Ref 24000 housing the automatic movement Cal 906:

 
 By: amanico : May 2nd, 2016-09:20
In Blue, or white... From the early to mid Seventies: ...  

Unreal. [nt]

 
 By: watchthatman : April 30th, 2016-08:01

Ok, as Nico has suggested.. New topic: The JLC & Jaeger Chronographs:

 
 By: hs111 : April 30th, 2016-08:41
Humble start.. Chrono Ref 4623, " The Shark" It came with 2-3 bezel-insert options, here the WT, the most attractive IMO.. Jaeger Chronograph, Valjoux 72 Pretty sure, Nico will add up, hopefully soon.. Cheers & Best, hs ...  

Thx, my friend !.. Now I'm hoping for you & your 4 ATM & Jaeger Chrono.. ;))

 
 By: hs111 : April 30th, 2016-09:33
PS: Stupid me, having misspelled the Shark\'s Ref. of course it is 2643 - Thx for correcting in your kind reply

A superb Lecoultre E 2644, now:

 
 By: amanico : April 30th, 2016-12:12
Something I am desperately hunting... ...  

IHM??? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-06:38

What about a Master Mariner Dolphin?

 
 By: amanico : April 30th, 2016-23:14
Fro our ladies: ...  

Aahhh - Thx !!.. For the Panda Chrono !.. Really like the 4 ATM, also pretty rare..

 
 By: hs111 : May 1st, 2016-07:31
.. Never saw one in real, except yours - and I guess MattS has got one ! Guess, that Reference does complement a theme with Jaeger/JLC Chronos quite nicely ! So I am going to keep my eyes open, although currently other targets further up on the LOD ( List... 

Jaeger Chronograph, Ref E 2638.

 
 By: amanico : May 4th, 2016-05:48
Not a very rare reference, but when it comes with its box and papers, this is a quite unusual find. 36 mm steel case, Valjoux 72 inside: ...  

43 mm steel Jaeger Lecoultre Chrongraph, Ref E 2648.

 
 By: amanico : May 6th, 2016-12:16
Made between 1970 and 1972, 2 000 cases were planned, but much less entire watches came out. Valjoux 72 inside: ...  

1st water resistant JLC watch: E 333.

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-09:05
From the late thirties. ...  

Well...

 
 By: karmin : May 1st, 2016-12:45
thanks for this thread, Amanico, Clavi, Blomman and all others... Definitely more beauties in this thread only than in many other ones on different fora altogether ! This brings me to a question on which I never found an answer: To your knowledge, are the... 

There are much more than you think, my dear Karmin.

 
 By: amanico : May 1st, 2016-13:47
For example did you ever see a picture of the 3160 Memovox World Time, pictured on the Jubilé documents? Did you ever see a picture of the 159 SHOM? Did you ever see a picture, on the catalogs of the Geophysic with Dauphine hands, which are correct, thoug... 

Lecoultre Quartermaster from 1957 and 1958.

 
 By: amanico : May 2nd, 2016-12:15
Only 2500 pieces made during these 2 years. Steel case, black or white dial. One of the very time only to offer a display of the time on 24 hours. Its movement, the Cal 480 CW. 33 mm case. ...  

This is a mind blowing post/thread my friend...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 26th, 2016-16:16
... A complete JLC Madness!! I just wish to thank you and all our friends who participate here showing this awesome and stunning array of JLC beauties!! A celebration of JLC!! Thanks a lot gentlemen!! Cheers! Abel

Mystery or Galaxy E 334.

 
 By: amanico : June 2nd, 2016-21:56
...  

LeCoultre Master Mariner

 
 By: Bradley Strong : August 16th, 2016-17:12
I have been searching for quite some time for some explanation and history on a watch that was given to me. This watch was my grandfather's, given to me by my mother several years ago. I really did not know how old the watch was and I still have not been ...  

I mentioned your watch here:

 
 By: amanico : August 16th, 2016-22:41
www.watchprosite.com

Master Mariner

 
 By: Bradley Strong : August 17th, 2016-09:30
Any idea how many were manufactured? Year that this was made? I know around 1958. Where I might be able to get an original band?