Jaeger-LeCoultre

Hi, I am thinking about buying a JLC Memory but I find it very hard to find info on that model. Anyone that has some info to share?

1. When was the model manufactured?
2. What movement does it have, I read somewere that its a Calibre 862 movement?
 
3. What does the 255.8.82 stand for? 
XXX.Y.ZZ  -  XXX(model) . Y-(case type) . ZZ-dial color?

4. Is there a serial range that goes with the model type?

I hope you guys can help with some info.
Thanks

It had a very short life, of one or two years, and was not a very successful model,  despite its undisputable horological interest.

Indeed, how many watches do have a 60 minutes flyback counter?

Some will say that it is not very useful.

I agree, and disagree, as you don't always need a chrono to measure some events, so, why not?

The movement is the Cal 862, indeed.

As for the codification, the first 3 numbers are related to the model, the following numbers are related to the case material and bracelet ( or strap ) material, and the last numbers are about the color of the dial.

Hope that these informations will be useful.

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-11-10 12:24:47

Thanks,
So it was manufactured from about 2000-2002 and it has the 862 movement.

Regarding the my question on model numbers I found a list (see below), but it has some things missing.
255.8.82
The 250 I guess is the Memory model number but the 8 and the 82 I cant translate to anything solid.

And on the serial number sequense for the Memory I cant find anything



Here's what I know: JLC have introduced some subtle changes to numbering their watches. Previously all watches had 9 digit numbers. 123.456.789 where “123”=model number, “456”=metal, and “789”=dial color. Now the sequence goes “123.45.67” with some odd changes that I don’t understand.
140=Master Grande Taille
141=Master Reveil
142=Master Geographic
143=Master Moon
144=Master Memovox
145=Master Ultra Thin
146=Master Grande Memovox
147=Master Date
148=Master RDM
149=Master Perpetual
216=Reverso Platinum Number One
250=Reverso Classique
256=Reverso Classique Duetto
260=Reverso Lady
266=Reverso Duetto
270=Reverso Grande Taille
271=Reverso Duo
272=Reverso Duo (Night Day)
273=Reverso Date
275=Reverso Sun/Moon
290=Reverso Gran’ Sport Auto
295=Reverso Gran’ Sport Chrono
296=Reverso Gran’ Sport Lady
11=Yellow gold case & bracelet
14=Yellow gold case
16=Yellow gold case
21=Pink gold case & bracelet
24=Pink gold case
31=White gold case & bracelet
34=White gold case
51=Stainless steel and yellow gold case and bracelet
54=Stainless steel and yellow gold case
64=Platinum case
81=Stainless steel case & bracelet
84=Stainless steel case
20=White dial
2A/F/D=Multiple sub-dials white dial
40=Rhodium dial
4A/F/D=Multiple sub-dials rhodium dial
50=Charcoal dial
70=Black dial
7A/F/D=Multiple sub-dials black dial
80=Dark blue dial
(A)=Deployant

They were lost.

You will also notice the ref number on the catalog is sometimes different than the one of your watch, too.

Classic questions.

Enjoy your " Memory "!

Best,

Nicolas

Thank you !

I have seen quite a few reverso memory with steel bracelets. Is it possible to change this to leather?
Also i would rather have the deployment buckle. where can I buy that and how much is a original strap and buckle?


thanks

They have all you want, especially the Boutique. The AD will order what you want.

No prblems for that.

As for he price, ask them.

Best,

Nicolas