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A very interesting book
Don't be mistaken, this is not the Small Red Book, the most famous in the world.
But, for us, watchnuts and avid JLC Collectors, it is one of the most important.
It is related to an important and very interesting era, for " La Grande Maison ", as you will soon understand.
Vintage Red Cover.
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All is in the Title, just a name, but which speaks a lot: " JUBILE ".
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Let's see the content, now...
First chapter... I was not wrong, it is all about JLC! 
A captivating story...It is all about Expeditions and Explorers, Scientific Missions, Submarines and Horological History, narrated with Class, Style and Elegance.
The book, which is summed to its title, and the watch share the same philosophy: " Less is more ".
Chapter 2, an unavoidable meeting with another great Hero, the Memovox Parking, the driver's best friend.... And, another piece of the Jubilé Collection:
The " Book " was released in 1958, for the 125th Anniversary of the " Grande Maison ", and was used for the Géophysic ( but maybe also for the other watches of the Jubilé Family? )
This box is such a great idea that I hope to see JLC thinking about it, and more than just thinking about, releasing it.
It has all the virtues: It is small, original, nicely made, so it can be stored on your shelves, at the contrary of most of the modern boxes, which weight a ton, and take too much room in our vital space.
I still need to find the perfect suitcase to travel with my watches, but it will be hard to find, unless Clavi remembers my Birthday Date...
Best,
Nicolas
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Explore a rare 1958 JLC Jubilée dealer document, revealing the Géophysic, Memovox Parking, and historical insights into the brand's 125th anniversary.
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Explore the historic Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Memovox Exhibition in Paris, showcasing rare alarm watches from 1950-1980s. See iconic references and collector insights.
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A very interesting book
Don't be mistaken, this is not the Small Red Book, the most famous in the world. But, for us, watchnuts and avid JLC Collectors, it is one of the most important. It is related to an important and very interesting era, for " La Grande Maison ", as you will...
Great story with a happy ending Nicolas !
Love the chapter about the Vintage Memovox : ) .
And you didn't see the 4 watches side by side...
Me neither...For the moment. Best, Jeff. Nicolas
Nice read.
Hi NIcolas, Love both pieces, you already know it, specially the Géophysic. That Parking Memovox is a very funny watch, love it too. That Small Red Book looks great. Perfect for hiding some treasures. Thanks for sharing. Vte
Ultra Thin, Alarm and Chronometer ...
The JUbilé Collection is a nice summary of JLC Talent, indeed. And the Geophysic is a brilliant ifrst chapter! Best, Vicente. Nicolas
Nicolas, Nicolas
You are not trying to do it to me again, are you? But this time I will (can) not let you. Superb pictures of a grail watch! Thank you for teasing. Martin
Interesting book...
Mine doesn't have the watch... ...but it has the actual story written in it ! (BTW, correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think that the Geophysic came wit this JL signed buckle...which appeared much later)...
Clavi, is there no end...
...to your awesome collection? You always bring out a new surprise. So, your book is actually a book and not a watch box? May we see more??? respo
You're right, Clavi
The buckle is not correct for the watch... But hey, Roma wasn't build in one day.... You should share with us the book in your ...book! Best, Nicolas
The book in the book on THE book
Very nice, Clavi... Another thing I must hunt, now. Thanks for sharing, Best. Nicolas
Very interesting, Clavi!
Thanks for sharing your goldmine of vintage artefacts! Best Blomman
Ah! You're killing me, Nicolas!
That book is amazing. I, too, wish JLC would deliver some modern watches in such a box. I really do love that parking meter Memo. It is unusual and yet very useful. Wow, I really enjoyed this post a lot, my friend! respo
Yes, Respo ...
There was a marketting idea under the Jubilé, but not only.... Marketting " on air " is nothing, but when there is an idea behind, like on these watches, this is just great. Packaging, watches, a great inspiration, indeed. Wait to see the 2 other Jub...
You nardin book, don't you have any rest? Astonishing find
You nardin book, don't you have any rest? Astonishing find > I am astonished too see how much distances you are going to near satisfy your hobby. This is another of your great find. What’s I find amazing about collectors is their richness often places the...
You made me spit my tea on the keyboard, Dédé...
That's a very poor pic of me, my friend! As for the book, the title may be... ( Credit pic, you know who...I only know one person able to have such a fertile imagination ) Though, I agree with you, collecting is not nonly about watches, but also all their...
RMLOL, POY...
Now you see, eating smurfes is not good for your teeth... Best, Nicolas
One step closer…
Huge congrats Nicolas! You are one step closer to your goal It seams that the book is in good condition as well. Excellent choice of straps! Best my friend, I am very happy for you! Blomman
Now the difficult thing will be to get the next " step "...
But that's the fun of it! Thanks for your nice words, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Great post....
and very interesting..... what kind of box did the parking memovox come with? In regards to the general debate on watch boxes.... as I wrote before, the solution could be for the big boxes to come with useful travel cases/boxes.... cheers
That's the question, PP
Will have to ask to the Manufacture... I thought it was exclusive to the Geophysic, now I have my doubts. About boxes, food for thought...I hope JLC will read this post. Best, Nicolas
Mistel Nicolas :-) ...
So can we simply call this the Mao-watch ? I see you found the right stitching matching the hands ... . Great find and ... can we borrow the Memovox Parking when coming over to Paris ? Salut Filip
Let's make a trade about the Memo Parking...
The watch against THE car... On a more serious note, I think we'll have the opportunity to make some very good pictures. Best, Nicolas
Great reading!
I love the "book," Nicolas! It's most certainly surpassed by what's inside however! Those are some gorgeous watches! My heart is thumping out of my chest! I love the watches, and their unique presentation. Cheers, Daos
I'm still hunting the 2 other Jubilé Watches, Daos
And the Alarm Clock, and the Barometer / Thermometer / Alarm Clock... I still have to check if this special box alsom came for the other Jubilé Watches. JLC should " dig " this idea, IMO...They could release it in a nice red Vintage leather, for exam...
A book that would look seriously good on a night stand ...
Now all you need is "sputnik", right? Seriously, your already awesome collection is getting added "heft" and it is nice to see that you are able to complete your geophysic. I hope we will se a "heritage museum" opening in Paris soon, or at least a mobile ...
The Sputnik is a kind of Grail if we speak about Boxes
As it was only given to the Commanders of the USS Submarines... I, most humbly, will hunt the original sticker, the blue one with the IGY Logo, to complete my Geophysic. As for the Museum, I'm far from being able to open it! Best, Nicolas
indeed, very interesting book...
hi Nico, missed this post earlier. this book is really interesting, never seen this before. did this book box only come with this model? any other model too? wow, it has so many nice vintage thing for us to hunt for... anyway, you got this wonderful book,...
Well, Stefan
One thing is sure, this book / box came with the Geophysic. As for the other pieces of the Jubilé Collection, I am not sure. Will have to ask. Best, my friend. Nicolas
there is a lot to do ...
to improve the current design and use of watch boxes. This is a beautiful example showing that creaivity did add value.