JLC Black Memovoxes E 855 / E 859.
To paraphrase a Duometre ad, " One legend, two faces ".
Black Memovoxes are highly attractive.
There is a difference of 7 mm between these 2, but their presence and strenght are undisputable.
The E 855:
The E 859:
Here featured in the same catalog, from 1966, the E 857 being called Memovox Plongeur ( Diver ) better known Under the " Polaris " nickname, of course.
In the US, it is also called Deep Sea Skin Diver:
Anyway, when you look at these 2 Memovoxes, you can notice that these 2 dials are very close. Now, the question is to know if they share the same size, which I am not sure at all.
But one thing I am sure is that they are pretty charming!
One for the town, one for the holidays. One for the work, another more casual.
Yes, this is the kind of Duo which makes you want to dive into a collection!
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-12-26 05:15:07
Indeed, educational & enjoyable !.. Found it quite interesting..
.. that there was a LeCoultre Master Mariner Chronograph (!) as well in the catalog,
- I wonder, whether this was only by LC and hence, more for the US, or if there also
was a European (J)LC counterpiece for this Chronograph ?
Other than that, I truly love as well the black Memo (E855) and the black Polaris,
like in your example !
- For me, definitely 2 of three Kings ( the 3rd maybe the Polaris 68)
-- Hmmm, interesting..
Best again, hs
This Master Mariner Chrono? I discovered it a few years ago.
When Blomman posted this US ad of the E 857, too....
A European counterpart? Well, we both have some, my friend.
Another ineresting and passionate discussion is to try to guess which would be the 3, 4 or 5 Kings, in a Vintage JLC collection. That would be a tough game.
I would reserve a place for the Geophysic, along with the vintage DSA, the Futurematic, and certainly a Mark 11.
Maybe a vintage Reverso, too!
Best, my dear HS.
Nicolas
Oops!.. Indeed we both have these EU-equivalent Chronos !..Love it !.. And yes...
.. not that easy to define the - let's say 5 Kings :
I am fully with your Choices; maybe one could extend it
- to The Glorious Seven: and then include one classical
(or modern ?) Reverso
and maybe a Duomètre (?)
Many thanks and Best,
hs
I could also play in the modern camp... And I would easily find 5, 6 or 7 Champs! [nt]
OK, you're right.. I surrender !!.. And then come the champs of the other camps.. ;))
.. no wonder, that your "collection" is so extensive, persuasive and impressive !!
- Guess, I furtheron will continue to play with my humble little chips !..
But you know what ?? - it's still a lot of fun and passion...
Best and thanks for the food for thoughts!
hs
E857 or E859?
I inquired about theone at your famous Pais dealer
They pop out, from time to time. No worries, you will find it.
More problematic is to find a nice Polaris 1965, I mean all correct and in good condition....
Best, my dear Joe.
Nicolas
I have seen a Polaris 68 dial mounted in a E 855...
Stunning pair!
Best
Blomman
I will have to check with the Manufacture, then.
Didn't they have the 1000 Hours Control at that time?
Best,
Nicolas