Clavi
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What a stunning box !
Wowww
This new find of yours is absolutely amazing.
Not only did you find a Snowdrop in pristine condition (and with this smooth round case, a lot of them have suffered), but you also unearthed it with a box which is I believe a true first here or anywhere.
I had no idea that this hypnotic box existed. Don't know if it was a special for the snowdrop (it has no reference to the snowdrop itself, unlike the Geomatic box for example) or a very limited production of a box for a specific market at some point, but it surely is a stunning discover!
Different dials – a way for the Manufacture to sell more watches..?
Note: This post has E 877 Snowdrop content. If your name is Nilo, please be careful if proceeding beyond this point! As you know, the dial sets the tone of a watch. Different dial, different spirit! Example: E 855 – here are four different dials. As you c...
First time I see such a box, my friend...
First of all, congratulations on your last catch, this compleyte set, and a psychedelic box, to say the least. By the way, are you sure this is the correct warranty booklet for this watch? I would rather see a brown one, instread of a blue one... You are ...
First for me as well…
Never seen the box before. When I got the watch I didn’t even know it came with the box… Guess my surprise when I opened the packages! The paper came with the box - will check the date on the paper when I come home. Thank you, my friend! Best Blomman
We learn every day, which is very fine!
As for the papers, yes, please, let me know! Best, Nicolas.
OK, now I have checked
The papers is from 1973 which is correct for the Snowdrop. As for the box, no ref or markers... But with conclusion from other stuff I got from him, it has to be pre 1978 which also is correct for the Snowdrop... Best Blomman
Ok, Blomman.
If you,, Clavi and me check all the warranty booklets we have, we should be able to see when the blue ended and when the brown started... That would be interesting. Thanks for the information, my friend. Nicolas
This kind of post violates the Geneva convention ...
Torture is, or should be, against law. Now serious: Blomman, What beautiful set of Memos. The last one is stunning and it seems out of a time machine. Congratulations and, please, stop with Memos. Accept Nicolas suggestion and start collecting ... Rolex. ...
You survived! :)
That IS good new, my friend! Now we know you are fully recovered! You think I should ccept Nicolas suggestion…? Well, not there yet – still needs to get the Polaris 68! After that who knows… Thank you, Nilo! Best Blomman
What a stunning box !
Wowww This new find of yours is absolutely amazing. Not only did you find a Snowdrop in pristine condition (and with this smooth round case, a lot of them have suffered), but you also unearthed it with a box which is I believe a true first here or anywher...
Aaah, you didn't know it, either...
I was waiting for your input on that box, Clavi. So, the mystery will remain untouched, it seems. Best, Nicolas
First for you as well, Clavi?!
Thank you, my friend! Will post some more info on this one when I come home. Best Blomman
Congratulations on a superb find, Blomman
It almost lookS like you got this one out of a time capsule. The box further reinforces the twilight zone feeling! This is is real beauty and the dial variations just make it all the more painful. But better to love and not have than not to have loved at ...
Time capsule - yes! :)
Thank you, Damien! Just wished I had a mtaching Time machine! I would spend a lot of time in the Valle de Joux! Best Blomman
Dial and 3D
I was lucky enough to see recently few Snowdrops. One could think that the pure round case is so special that it would retain all attention. But it is not what I experienced. The reason is that the several layers of the dial make a very strong 3D impressi...
Yes, very 3D! :)
As you say, these are quite hard to find in good condition. So when I saw anotherone I just had to jump on it! What intrigues me most withthe Snowdrop is not the round case, but the 3D layer effect on the dial! Thank you, my friend! Best Blomman
Blomman, you and Vlad are the biggest 2 culprits of JLC tempatations....
But in a very good way. Makes me think of AP ROO though...hm... cheers PAt
Luckily not such a big problem for the Master compressor or Grande Date Reverso series.
Else i would have a bigger headache. cheers PAt
I think of the Ikepod...
The Ikepod even has the same one piece case construction! I guess after 40 years it's OK to copy without asking... Thank you, PAt! Best Blomman...
Terrific post! What a collection.
The blue dial Snowdrop really looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing these rare critters with us!
My pleasure, Michael! :)
A lot of fun stuff to expolre when it comes to vintage Memovox! Best Blomman
Blomman, you have fantastic collection...
... always nice to see your amazing collection... you are one of the true collectors here indeed! btw, the blue snowdrop is my favorite... i wish i could get one of them into my blue memo collection in future! stefan
Thank you for your kind words, my friend!
Stefan, I think there are a lot of serious collectors here - that is what makes this forum so good! Yes, the blue Snowdrop would fit right in to your great Blue Memo collection. Hope you find one soon! Best Blomman
Very nice white dial version...
...but this bracelet with the blue inserts would be perfect on the blue dial version too, just like in your catalogue.. Congratulations! Zsolt
I think you are right!
Will try the blue/blue combo! Promisse to post pics when I do. Thank you, Zsolt! Best Blomman
