Jaeger-LeCoultre

Been away for a while and missed a bit of the action here. First off, congratulations to Nicolas for his fantastic find. The Polaris is indeed a rare one and being the great guy he is, he has been rightfully blessed with great buddies. Fantastic addition,...  

As often when you don't know a watch, and that you can source some objective informations about it. Interesting catch, my friend. With the box and the papers from the same era, that is certainly a time capsule. Enjoy! Is this a gold filled case? Best, Nic... 

I suspect it was really put aside all this time, rather than repackaged. I definitely had my doubts but overall it was a fun acquisition, although of course not on a Geophysics/Polaris 65 scale but one to help scratch a small itch :). It's nice to have a ... 

Educational to learn the history behind it. Cheers PAt

Hi Patrick, I don't think it would be necessary to verify it. This looks to be just a specially commissioned dial for a corporate customer, not unlike all the LEs for the retailers. But I dont think you'll see this today for a smallish company like WRL. A... 

Do you remember the Memovox made for Ford? Best, Nicolas

Hi Nicolas, I think these special corporate dials were more common back in the day when the manufactures were more receptive to such requests to move more pieces. Today, it'll be rare for the brands to do it for a non-Fortune 500 company unless it's an AD... 

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/535/fordmemoref93863.jpg ...  

The Ford Memovox was presented on the best web site for both vintage and modern JLC. http://jlc.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-2/pi-3969446/ti-633041/s--152/ Best,

A gentleman whthout any contender when it comes to Vintage Lecoultre! Thanks, Marv. Best, Nicolas

I somehow missed this treasure trove of pics and info. GregB sure has some nice ones.

I like this piece - the dial, bezel and the lugs. I think either I don't spend enough time here (unlike what my wife says) or I'm got oldtimers' diseases, I don't recall that mega- Memo thread. BTW, maybe you should put this piece on your hunt list, it's ... 

As Nicolas, I have been very doubtful about this version. Is this the original box for this watch? Never seen this mix of JLC and LC marking on box, hangtag and strap. But more importantly - never seen a Memovox with the date window at 4:30. Would be inte... 

This is a great find of an unusual, specially-commissionned Memovox. I have seen two other examples of this version before, but none in such a good condition and with the complete package. Really great 'ugly ducking', congrats to Damien :-) (it would be i... 

You're right about it being an ugly duckling. I wasn't sure I could live with the balance scale and about being a quasi member of the Balanced Program Club. Really appreciate the additional info. Was hoping that you, Blomman and Nicolas would chime in. Th... 

Yes like you I had my doubts. I also did not recall any special dials without the JLC or LC name, or with the hour markers moved to the inner dial. But sometimes you gotta go with your gut when you don't have all the information. Think I lucked out here. ... 

Damien, I hope that you don't mind if I complete the post with additional photos that are worth being shared. The name of the AD from which the box came: Sidney Mobell, in San Francisco http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/marv_fr_77/Memovox/78efb0cc64a...  

I thought about posting that price tag but it may seem a little painful! The line about "the growth potential provided by the stock market" is probably true if you compare an investment in the Dow at the time to a purchase of this piece at $250. Thanks fo... 

... so sorry missed your post earlier, just doing catch up with some previous posts here and find yours. congrats, it is not easy to come by with such complete and nice package, luck is surely a must! will you be attending our upcoming GTG next week? brin...