Jaeger-LeCoultre

Please share with us what was Under your Xmas Tree!

If my damn computer would like to work with my scan, I could show you what I got.

A supplementary repair notes for the Cal 825 ( Memovox ) which also applies for the Cal 815, since it is the same movement, without the date, though.

Here is a scan I could find in my hard disc. Which will do the work till I repair the link between my scan and my computer:



Up to you, guys!

Best,

Nicolas

.. In fact, these finds and presents were true surprises - for me AND my wife:

Santa's present - Part 1: It had turned out, that when routinely browsing, I was stepping onto a watch,
To be precise, a Memovox, which I had been looking for, for some time..
- Why ?

Because when it was issued, I had missed her several times, then had been discontinued:
So I had missed, something I had liked, but then hardly seen,
maybe also not that a popular piece from JLC

The Master Compressor Memovox !

For me, IMO, she can be considered a go-between the " pure" diving models and/ or later developments
there-of, but also a true strong "beater", with the character of a tool watch: also sharing some impression with the Amvox 1, and the later pure diving models, of course

- clear black dial, Compressor crowns ( 2 of the 3) with a special locking mechanism, the 3rd one for the alarm
- robust Compressor case, with planisphere engraving, which however, sits quite comfy on the wrist
- and likeable red/ white second- hand tip and red/ white Alarm triangle,
which has the pecularity, sitting fixed at 10, is pointing to a moving alarm scale and dial
which is the other way round to the MMV standard, where the alarm pointer moves..
- That alarm scale in a semi- arc makes an interesting contrast to the otherwise black dial,
- finally one has red dots for the minute indications from 0/12 to 3/15

What else shall I say, she is in a perfect condition, from year 2007, nearly unworn state,..
and coming as a full set, with box and papers.
Finally , as the asking prize was quite good, including some X- mas goodies
- How would Santa decline this wish ?..

So, here she is, MCM, welcome New Arrival in my house !

Have a very nice further Holiday Season, all of you,
Hope you liked my nice present a bit.. I do very much..

All my very best
hs

PS: Part 2 to follow, when I get some time..

The MC Memo is a Watch which will count, in some years.

An interesting chapter which finally drove us to the Tribute To Polaris. As well as the Amvox One.

Happy to see that you Grabbed one.

A small virtual gift, for you, my friend. The official press release picture, which was publised in 2002, when the Watch was unveiled:



Have a wonderful end of the year...

Nico

.. Appreciated your 2002 pic very much;
my guess has been , she's been discontinued around 2007(?),
and in the JLC catalogue from 2008 she is no longer there.
Thx for the pic also, as right now she is equipped with a black, GO strap , quite new,
but I thought exactly to get away from the Stealth Image, and
give her some freshness, and a nice spirty look, almost exuberance..

- IMHO, this Compressor strap looks really good and I'll try to get an original JLC one,
or a made- to measure strap of exact that aura, probably - well, best in Paris,
where my knowledge for these outfits is meanwhile a little more experienced..

As per to the concept of that watch, I'm also confident, that her place in the development
of other pieces, ( you mentioned the TTP and the Amvox - 1
will be more appreciated. - But again, already now I like her appeal and the whole approach,
with the compressor features ( also predecessor to the other Diving models)
- Thus a very good Santa,..
and I have to say, when you had asked me "What was under the tree ?", even before
that thread of yours today - it really proves to me, how much you know me , meanwhile..
Hmmmm...

Nice, to have friends like this, a little bit difficult, if one was to hide something under the sleeve
and below the radar, which we would not do anyway..

(BTW, on 24th at Christmas eve, the RG Geomatic really was the star of the evening, and as well
my brother in law and his family love watches, although not collecting them;
got several compliments by the family )

So have a wonderful further Holiday Season, all you and yours
and thank you for your kind comments,

Best again, hs

I ordered the Brown croc strap of the rose gold version, to put it on my steel MC Memo.

That worked better.

Another option is to dig into the strap box...

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

.. beige double stiching ( initially meant for the TTP, but then I was hesitant),
Just have to check and compare the lug distances, the strap is with 22mm, I guess..

Enough of drooling or boring you;
- so either it is "The thing" , or I might end up digging into the strap box - we'll see..

These are indeed minor issues, but they often contribute to the overall appeal.

My sincere thanks again,
Best, hs

I got this on a card from IWC:

It's from the "Petit Prince" collection.

Not working today on my real job.

Reserved the day to determine what watch will be the next.

I got a crazy idea ... stay tuned.

Should I return to JLC or ...?

Cheers,

Nilo

My problem with JLC is that their product line always have more watches than I dare to buy.

The so called "analysis paralysis" or "the ocean is so big and my boat is so small".

Cheers,

Nilo

.. but I am pretty biased, in a positive way meanwhile.

- On a humble personal note, I always like being able to choose,
( at an affordable prize), and still get very good quality.

My often defined watch budget by itself is a natural discriminator,
but lets me have my feet on the ground..
Of course, sometimes.. Yes, sometimes, we fly..

Of course there are other brands, many of them..
Will they make you happier ?

Just my little 2 cents,
Best for the remainder of the Holiday Season,
hs

Some of you might have followed my little report about Santa's present, just above

As the reindeers were fast and Santa pretty generous, he left something
again, something horological, in addition:

But if you believe - would I have hoped for this deep down ?? -
naahhh
- Not for me , but for my wife (!), as she once or twice had issued a thought
about a sporty, but not too beast-like piece, and
having already a Reverso classic (ss/YG) and a really nice JLC ref 159 Vintage in a great condition,
For which I sometimes envy her..
Santa had other ideas, this time.

- Well, a nearby thought was to get a Rolex, with a sporty touch
but with enough female appeal, to ameliorate. any "doing too much blink":
So the thought came to the specimen below
A trustworthy Oyster Datejust, with the specialties of a centre
white on black dial, "tuxedo fashion", and having the little twist of
displaying even dates in black and unevens in red
, the so called "roulette date-dial"..

We also knew, that her preference for a sporty watch naturally
to a ss - case.

So , please find above, the second new arrival in our
house,
modern, new , yet with a rafinesse twist..

That indeed was a well conducted plot by Santa, and
luckily, my wife is perfectly happy with her gift

Thus, what more can one want from Santa
- Hopefully he and fate will continue to have surprises for us in the box

Have a very good remainder of the Holiday Season
Hope I/ we did not bother nor bore you
We happen to be happy with our gifts !

Best, hs
- Also on behalf of my wife (R.)

Laphroig Quarter Cask to be precisely.

Cool gifts, Bobbe.

Can t wait to see some pics.

All the best.

Nicolas

Here it is: my X-mas present: Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback.

Well, if you have been an even better boy, Santa would have gifted you a JLC!

Just kidding!

Best,

Nicolas

j\Just kidding,

must have been the whisky

... i would say i got more than I expected. Thankful and grateful for more years like this year to com.

Stefan

... My dear friend, you really know me well....

Will tell soon...

Stefan