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While it's a shame about the date window, the new Timer looks really, really tempting!
Jun 05, 2020,08:52 AM
Not sure I could justify it alongside my classic Master Memovox, but boy, is it cool-looking!
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Thanks for sharing
By: Tim_M : June 5th, 2020-04:26
I like the timer. The standard Memovox doesn't feel different enough from the 2010 revision to feel new or warrant a replacement. As for the date, I have no objections other than the use of a contrasting date disc. A blue metallic disc would have been mor...
wow IMHO Memovox Bleu Timer is very very gorgeous. Yet I am sad
By: Gelato Monster : June 5th, 2020-05:06
It is so so beautiful in such a way that a date really ruins the harmony. Some watch are not as beautiful and in harmony as this, thus addition of date is not very disturbing. honestly for me the date make the Memovox Bleu Timer incongruous. Thank you Nic...
Damn ... I'm in love ... again ;)
By: dms : June 5th, 2020-05:13
The Memovox Timer looks great ! The timer function is such a clever addition. If I'm not mistaken, it's "just" a simple matter of having the proper indications on the inner dial and on the hours' hand; Nothing specific to this on the caliber... The date w...
Great piece !
By: karmin : June 5th, 2020-05:14
Thanks a lot Nicolas for the info. I really like the watch, first time with a JLC novelty since years… Just two questions, for which you may have the answer(s) : - you posted two different versions of the memovox timer : one with the JLC brand written on ...
the alarm and the timer are the same function
By: dms : June 5th, 2020-05:22
you can't set the timer independently from the alarm: when you use the crown to rotate the inner dial, the triangle moves and the timer numbers move too since both are on this inner dial. Then it is a matter on how you set the alarm: either at a fixed tim...
+1! [nt]
By: amanico : June 5th, 2020-09:47
JLC logo at 12
By: dms : June 5th, 2020-05:17
What's your opinion about the JLC logo at 12 o'clock? Even on JLC website, some pictures show the logo and others don't... I'm wondering if we can still impact the final version regarding this logo... And what about the "automatique" wording at 6 ? Lastly...
Both look good!
By: jml_watches : June 5th, 2020-06:12
Just a bit of a shame on case size, but given that the rest of the new Master Control line is 40mm it's no great surprise. Definitely a case of needing to see them in the flesh! Intrigued by the second one - is the inner setting a count down - the other n...
Not a new function/complication, just a different way to display
By: bchankai : June 5th, 2020-06:36
It looks like all the functionality is identical to the regular Memovox. Using the stock photo as an example, 10:10 is slightly less than 8 hours away from a 6:00 alarm, so the red JL indicator attached to the hour hand is positioned as such. I think the ...
+1 [nt]
By: Cookies : June 18th, 2020-13:39
I was trilled to my iPhone waiting for this
By: Tyo : June 5th, 2020-08:08
so, well In the past, I had a Memovox Master Control, so it was 10 years ago but I don't see much difference from the current model. Regarding the Timer version. The case is good, I would have preferred smaller and thiner but that's ok. I don't like the d...
Quick date set
By: Berkeleygis : June 5th, 2020-08:48
Does anybody know if these models have quick date set? Or do we still have to hack it like my MCC? 😇
The spacing between individual characters (letters)...
By: mdg : June 5th, 2020-09:29
...for instance, in 'MEMOVOX' (on the non-limited version) there are large spaces between the O—V—O. This happens when someone types out the word and uses the default from whatever application they are using (MS Word, for instance). If this spacing occurs...
Some is tight, some isn't...
By: mdg : June 6th, 2020-09:24
...that's the point, it's inconsistent. 99.9% don't care either way so I'm beating a dead horse.
On the close-up shots on another site...
By: mdg : June 5th, 2020-09:30
...you can see that a lot of work went into that date window...lots of detail. Whether you like it or not, they didn't skimp on that part : )
More pictures
By: Jurry : June 5th, 2020-11:51
I was in the JLC boutique this evening and they forwarded me some pics of the timer. Glad to share Photos all credit JLC ...
Ai
By: Jurry : June 6th, 2020-02:19
My apologies. Only when I read your post did I realize I might have “stealing your scoop” so to speak which is absolutely unintentional. Just was ebthousiastic about the watch and your post and when I received those pictures all I wanted was to contribute...
;) [nt]
By: amanico : June 5th, 2020-13:55
Now this limited one is appealing
By: emcquillan : June 5th, 2020-18:18
Can’t wait to see real life photos, although I regret without a local boutique (AD’s yes) I won’t be able to see one in the metal.
Window dressings rather than substantial improvements.
By: remarque : June 5th, 2020-19:30
Like with the master line update, slightly improved case and modernized dials, but lacking innovation and boldness, let alone a modernized crown. If JLC thinks that following the Rolex model of minimal design iteration is a plus (mais sans power reserve u...
And what about customer experience...
By: Sebi : June 7th, 2020-11:45
living in Paris, we both have the JLC flagship store and the Patek "salon". I dress casually and I can tell you that the JLC people have always been very very professional, being for a clasp, an engraving or a "standard-price" watch. Giving me calls whene...
Arguably true, and points up some real idiocy I've indulged in above. 😳
By: Modernahab : June 7th, 2020-10:49
The Duometres, Extreme Labs, and Gyros all offered novel or sophisticated horological content, and were very appropriately offered at a higher price point than JLC's more "plebeian" Master, Reverso, and Rondez-Vous lines. On the other hand, what the brand...
I do agree with most everything you've stated except one point...
By: holdemchamp1225 : June 7th, 2020-11:32
which is that innovation and design is still appreciated to a certain extent, just not from established houses such as AP, JLC, Patek, Rolex, etc... Just look at the Independents such as MB&F, DeBethune, etc...Yes they are niche but most if not all seem t...
Excellent point regarding Bulgari,
By: Modernahab : June 7th, 2020-16:44
though even there, the Octo Finissimo range arguably represents the refinement of design language established by (and purchased with) Genta over a decade ago. You're very right to point out that technically, Omega continues to advance its offerings, while...
Yes too
By: Cookies : June 18th, 2020-13:47
Omega has great tech now, a great leap from the ETA ebauche days. Bulgari too. I hope JLC gets hoisted from Richmond and also Madame Manure soon
This explains my existential crisis
By: Cookies : June 18th, 2020-13:44
Yes yes yes...there is a void now, as if they are telling us in a typical lazy European style, we want to work less and get pissed drunk after work now, no more innovations!
I echo your sentiments
By: Cookies : June 18th, 2020-13:38
The brand has lost it’s footing. It is an old master who has gone blind, and lost his walking stick, trying to find his way around a dark big castle. Has gone deaf too.
Yes Nic
By: Cookies : June 18th, 2020-20:55
Less madness and more refinement in case finish and style. I thought over it a while. The new polaris is exquisitely finished. While some may say it is not a true dive watch, it is not meant to be, but a tribute to an old style. I find myself thinking abo...
😂 [nt]
By: cory : June 21st, 2020-01:04
thank you Nicholas for the quick review..
By: W72 : June 5th, 2020-22:22
I find the Memovox Timer an ingenious watch. The Alarm and Timer functions are essentially one and the same. But I think the price level of the watch will be a challenge given current situation. Not sure who are they aiming it at?
too expensive
By: bernoic : June 6th, 2020-02:19
the new memovox is nice, bit too expensive
I was hesitating to express my impressions on these two watches.
By: jlux : June 6th, 2020-05:58
First, the watches on their own are very nice: well done,good quality and all in all honest higher horology level. But then I saw the asking price and it left me speechless. I have almost never seen a price tag so less in correlation to the horological co...
Exceptional pieces these two...
By: BentN : June 6th, 2020-16:42
Especially the Timer! Sound and alarm-function is great, love the look of the Memovox Timer, but I personally guess that IRL...I would finally pick up the new Master Control Calendar (ref 4148420) as my number one choice as of now. The future...no one kno...
brillant
By: Sebi : June 7th, 2020-11:47
😂😂
Mon ami, that 3151 of yours is to die for
By: renerod : June 21st, 2020-18:27
Perfect case shape and size, wonderful patina, and a perfectly matching ostrich honey strap. I would prefer it than the new ones Thanks for sharing. René
Sorry...
By: Mostel : July 23rd, 2020-14:49
I don't like the middle matte silver business I just don't like the dial at all... I love the new annual Chrono tho!