amanico[JLC Moderator]
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There are not only the 1 and the 8, but the Nr 500, the birth years, the fetish numbers, and so on... But...
Nov 20, 2016,22:59 PM
I do get your point and argument. When a watch is beautiful, special numbers don't really matter, indeed.
Best, my friend. And thanks for your feedback.
Nicolas
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Jaeger Lecoultre 2016: Master Memovox Boutique Edition, Blue. THE Review.
By: amanico : November 3rd, 2016-08:15
We all know the strong link between the brand and alarm watches. This link has one name: Memovox. As often, I invite you to discover the historical background before analyzing the new Master Memovox Boutique Edition Blue. I- THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT: There ...
Clavi, my thought is with you, but...
By: FanFrancisco : November 3rd, 2016-11:58
But nevertheless as based on my trying this watch on my wrist two days ago here, the three tones blue dial itself without bothering other non tribute details of the watch, it is indeed a nice watch as a whole. Stefan
Amazing writeup.
By: keks : November 3rd, 2016-14:23
My 5c on the new piece is it leaves me a little cold. At least from pictures. It has lost all romantic element and strikes me as an ordinary watch with a blue dial. But I leave my final thoughts until seen in the metal. Blue dials are getting a little bit...
Subject closed :)
By: crown comfort : November 3rd, 2016-08:33
nobody will ever need to write about this watch again, all is there from history to splendid photos. Very nice and welcome addition. I would only change the strap, but that's easy! Thanks, CC
Superb presentation Nicolas! Stunning photography and most complete text...
By: Subexplorer : November 3rd, 2016-08:46
... gives us a panorama of the origins of this new version of a classic: Momovox. Regarding the new version... well I would need to view in person. In contrary with other tributes/celebrations which have fired a desire to own them as soon as I viewed them...
Instructing and interesting
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : November 3rd, 2016-08:59
I have to admit that the analysis provided by clavi is extremely detailed and motivated. Seems that there are more (unused) skills here than in JLC's factory
+1 [nt]
By: FanFrancisco : November 3rd, 2016-11:53
LOL. [nt]
By: amanico : November 3rd, 2016-14:09
Sad but so true my friend.
By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : March 23rd, 2017-13:40
Check the archives around the golden age of ThePuristS before WhatsApp stole the unpoliced forum traffic.
Fantastic post
By: logan2z : November 3rd, 2016-09:01
Excellent write-up on the history of the Memovox and stellar photos. If I didn't already have the silver dialed version of the Memovox I'd be very tempted by this piece. Well, I'm tempted anyway...
Quite an article, I learned a lot!
By: MichaelC : November 3rd, 2016-09:02
And I like the watch. Listen, I know we are "PuristS" here. But too often we get carried away critiquing what these brands do with inspiration / homage pieces. We should be able to look at a new offering like this one and be pleased with what we see. At t...
Excellent presentation and review, thanks a lot Nicolas
By: MCG (Markus) : November 3rd, 2016-09:42
I like the new version a lot, especially the size, the color and the dial as such. I do not like the case (could have been done more interesting) and the price, which is (to) ambitious.
I love it...
By: Dave G : November 3rd, 2016-09:10
To me it is aesthetically pleasing. I appreciate some of the views around respecting the past, etc. but I think it looks great. I've already spoken with my Boutique managers about getting one. No question for me...
Beautiful watch without a doubt
By: agyzace : November 3rd, 2016-11:03
I feel a missed opportunity though to edit the case and make it less bulky. Have the normal edition, but although it is an impeccable watch, technically speaking, it would become astonishing with a reworked profile to slim/hide the 14mm of height. Thanks ...
Superb review, Nicolas!
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 3rd, 2016-12:44
I think it is a beautiful watch that easily will sell out. So if this is a watch for you, you better hurry! That said, I understand the critic from a historical perspective... But like the Tribute to the Geophysic, if your look past the historical "sales ...
Thanks for this very complete post Nicolas...
By: eklektik : November 3rd, 2016-13:54
... the history of the Memovox in your own words and the presentation of this new model is a pleasure to read! However, I\'m fully with Clavi on the watch itself. A nice one but nothing that makes me dream of. We will see what time tells and how the commu...
Need to hit the boutique
By: jml_watches : November 3rd, 2016-15:42
Looks good, but to get a proper feel for it I think I need to get my grubby little mitts on one. Like the dial - but not 100% convinced. One of the elements I'm less enthusiastic about are the crowns- would like them a bit simpler in design. Also still no...
Thks! Great history on the Memovox.
By: S F : November 3rd, 2016-17:10
While this version may not be exact tribute of any kind, I think I can look past that and treat it as a well executed modern watch.
Nice Review As Usual
By: RG1 : November 3rd, 2016-17:40
And nice addition from the manufacture. I think this one becomes hot piece for JLC fans...
I definitely like it!
By: KMII : November 3rd, 2016-21:28
Not quite a tribute or re-edition but certainly a nice watch with many appealing elements I see you did not manage to talk them out of a date here (quick set this time?) I like both the dial and the case but I guess one wonders if taking a \'wilder\' case...
A fabulous post, thank you
By: Gus7 : November 3rd, 2016-22:59
Thank you for the fantastically comprehensive history. For me, I take this watch as it is, neither necessarily a faithful homage nor something completely novel. Rather it plays on heritage while succeeding in my eyes in being very modern. It is unlike the...
Big congrats !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : November 5th, 2016-03:30
You must be the first or one of the first globally to get this Enjoy in the best of health ! Cheers Robin
Thank you Robin
By: Gus7 : November 5th, 2016-03:34
I did manage to get it pre the release announcement but kept all quiet! I\'m very happy.. ...
Many thanks Nico for this detailed review
By: Mike H : November 4th, 2016-08:12
I have read thoroughly your review and stared at the pics quite a long time. This blue dial is really a killer. Many very interesting posts also from several fellow friends ; quite controversial indeed but after second thought I consider that this Master ...
Thank you for this excellent article!
By: Mark in Paris : November 4th, 2016-08:35
As you know, regarding, tributes, limited editions and so on, I never look at what it means in terms of uniqueness, commercially speaking, but always think that what matters is the watch itself: is it good or not. I don't care about other disccussions. Fu...
Actually...
By: VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki) : March 23rd, 2017-10:47
Is true, One of the first models alarm wristwatches was created by ETERNA 1914 but they patented de invention of the alarm wrist watch in 1908. The model was a 30 mm case with a caliber 68. All the best Alex
My pleasure Nico!
By: VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki) : March 23rd, 2017-13:01
All the best to you!
Nice review Nicolas.
By: foversta : November 6th, 2016-05:22
I had the chance to handle the watch at the JLC boutique of London and I find it very dial is gorgeous and the color decreases the feeling of size. I publish a wristshot asap. Thanks a lot for the detailed review. Fx
That blue dials...
By: Rockethier : November 8th, 2016-11:18
How ever beautiful the new Boutique Edition is, and it is, my heart just stops at that 3072 and E 870! The boutique edition is a very well executed. The blue dials have been a trademark LeCoultre look for decades as is the case shape that seems to be a mi...
Thre is only one PROBLEM
By: Mostel : November 17th, 2016-15:32
the case is obese. It's fat, heavy, gotta shed some pounds, too much belly... lol. I mean, this watch is SO gorgeous, so cool, so unique, so historic... but they didn't improve that larded case... AGHHHHH!!!! I'd buy this watch in .00000000001 seconds if ...
Hi Nicolas
By: Mostel : November 20th, 2016-15:58
I was trying to be a little silly... yes I'm sure it's hard to resist in person. I'm also going off photos of the case profile. If JLC had redone the case profile... can you imagine how irresistible this watch would be? It may sell out. But then we see so...