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A new view of a modest Vintage Memovox Quintet - my intentions for this week.
.. Well, friends here !
- During the last weeks, I 've been busy, in exploring some new arrival ( the Geophysic '58),
and also looking into my recent ad-ons for my small, but growing Rolex collection, with
the lucky find of the marvellous samples ( Explorer 6610/ gilt,CR & my beloved 1675 ( gilt, CR,
PCG and exclam mark )
- and I'm really happy with the fulfillment of these wishes !
Enough of these intros : today I just wanted to share with you
some pics to illustrate my humble tic-tac plan for this running week..
Now, what to take, which family to choose from ?
As my several Vintage Memovoxes, did not have enough wrist-time recently
I decided to go for round Vintage MMV's this week 
A box of Vintage Memovoxes - A nice group
From left to right :
Black MMV E855, E 855- "Ebene", E 875 Speedbeat / blue on white , E875 Speedbeat white, E 861
Here just another line-up: Love these classics
Hope you like this little Quintet, for this week !
( will be starting to wear them, from right to left )
Best, hs
This message has been edited by hs111 on 2014-10-20 03:29:45
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A new view of a modest Vintage Memovox Quintet - my intentions for this week.
.. Well, friends here ! - During the last weeks, I 've been busy, in exploring some new arrival ( the Geophysic '58), and also looking into my recent ad-ons for my small, but growing Rolex collection, with the lucky find of the marvellous samples ( Explor...
Interesting diversity.
2 E 855 with a different dial, 2 E 875 with a different dial, and a Funky E 861. Among these 5, I have a soft spot for the E 855 Ebene. Your dial is flawless. Nice Quintett! Best, Nicolas
Thx, Nico !.. And have an add'l soft spot for the black 855.. My 1st MMV ever.. :)
.. and still recall the day ! - And you were part of her find ! :) - Also like the 875s, the blue/ white is cool versatility, I think.. And yes, the Ebene indeed is special, also the story which goes with her... The E861 also is a pretty cool funky lady, ...
Oh, Yes ! - Thank you !!.. What a big pleasure each time !.. Absolutely LOVE these :))
.. and on my side, I'm still sorry to have missed the TTP 65 / Boutique edition in SS ! ;) ;) both are nice, very nice, but the '65 is a "hammer" piece !! - thx again, for so nicely chipping in ! Best, hs
Thanks, my dear friend. You forgot a few others...
Such as the 3072 and the Parking! ;) All the best, Nicolas
Touché, my friend ! .. These would have been for days 6&7.. But you're right..
.. more than just mentioning.. And yes, I 'm happy to amend these after the first 5 days.. And BTW: there also is the LC 3072, hmmm ?.. Sort of funny, there is a little family, after ~5yrs or so.. ;) ;) Best, hs
You can say that you own a very nice collection of Memovoxes, hs.
You also have the 871, if I am not wrong? And I didn't mention the moderns.... Yes, a strong collection of Memovoxes! Best, Nicolas.
Yess, Sir !.. You are perfectly right, 871 + 872 , both :))
.. but thx also for many times of advice & encouragement , my friend ! One other, a snowdrop I'm still missing from the 60ies/70ies era !.. But thx again, for reminding me kindly !! Best, hs
And maybe one of the earlier period, from the 50ies?
You are not that far, my friend.... Bravo. Best, Nicolas
I'm afraid, for 50ies I'd might have to pass.. Otherwise - not sure now completely-..
.. my Parking 3161 (with cal 814) should be from early 60ies (??) - - if wrong, pls correct me. I don't have one really early, I think Actually I miss some others, in addition: - the early 489 / manual - early 50ies - the Snowdrop ( as mentioned) - a blue...
Yes, your Parking may well be from the end of 50ies.
From 1958 and onwards.... But there are some pure marvels from the Fifties such as the 853 ( a E 855 wihtout date ) or even nicer, the E 858. A nice 851 is also interesting. So many choices.... Best, Nicolas
I think that while you are at it, getting some other Memovoxes with different Calibers is
A must do! Best, Nicolas
the blue blue
Quote hs111: " Actually I miss some others, in addition: - a blue/ blue 875 - I know, Clavi used to have 2(?) " Indeed, the blublu has always been / is always a favorite of mine. I sold 3 over the years, but inevitably when one crosses my path, I can't he...
WOW! And you were kind enough to not post the E 855 Blue Scale! ;)
As well as your splendid Blue Lecoultre Chrono.... Don't tell me you will.... ;) Best, Nicolas
OMG.. What a treasure quartet ! .. It's a pity, somehow, that in my
.. country here, I practically never see any MMV's here. - so maybe I should visit Paris more often ! (?) .. Thx again for this blue/blue "Blues" - absolutely stunned I am. ( If I am allowed to say: If you ever consider parting from one, I would be honore...
Ah, there you are! The French assassin! ;)
Stunning lineup, Clavi! :) We miss you here! Best, my friend Blomman
Fabulous
Hi Great shot - love the watches. Always had a soft spot for blue dialed watches - but they look spectacular. 1 is great - but 4??? Wonderful- might inspire a search or two. Cheers JML
Nice collection
That's a nice collection you have... Like Amanico, I love the Ebene version you have, but just because (and I'm wearing it today ;-) ) I already own the blue & gray dial version... :-) Cheers, Gautier
That is an excellent reason, Gautier. ;) The Ebene has really something special.
That is one of my big regrets, to not having taken the decision to jum on a specially well shaped one, when I could.... Enjoy yours! Best, Nicolas
Thx for kind looking & your friendly input !.. Grey version I've only seen once..
.. you might consider a pic from yours, Am sure, everyone would welcome this !.. Best, hs
Here you go...
[url=] [/url][url=]JLC memovox[/url] by [url=]Gautier[/url], on Flickr the caseback is different from other versions I've seen.. [url=] [/url][url=]JLC memovox[/url] by [url=]Gautier[/url], on Flickr ...
Thank you for chipping in ! Yes, yours is a very nice sample.. Indeed..
.. two casebacks are observed, both correct, AFAIK : one with the logo within a circled medaillion, the other one plain. - Either way, these blue on white 875s are really nice ! Thx again for sharing ! Best, hs
Thx, dear D.. for kind interest & looking.. Yes, these MMVs are one of my mainthemes.. ;)
.. though still modest, as compared with our dear Nordic friend, B.. and the same goes for Clavi, who has also real treasures, and pretty rare ones !.. If you look on Blomman's and my post in February this year, with nice chip chip ins by Clavi & Nicolas ...
An classic selection of automatic memovoxes
These 5 are a nice selection among the modern-vintage memovoxes (855 and upwards). You nailed a few iconic ones (black dial 855 and 2 tone 875 are as good as it gets in these references). A bit of funkyness with the 861, and a touch of late 60's class wit...
Hello, Clavi ! .. Thank you kindly for these thoughtful comments & advice., Indeed ..
.. as you perfectly have pointed out, - the next step could/should be either the more exotic dial colors ( actually am pretty long now hunting a blue-only ( or a turned brown one ) 875. Nothing yet - thus patience & looking .. Your other point is equally ...
very interesting line indeed
Well hs111, it seems that the range of your memovox collection is quite broad and impressive. I had, some time ago, envisaged to try and complete the 855 line, but a well known purist helped me realise that it was a rather endless project (or, at least, v...
Thx for your kind interest !.. Yes, I'm an almost steel-only person.. Just 1 RG/1 WG watches
.. for me, both JLCs One Geomatic in RG, and one ultra-thin WG Ref 1901 - that's it ! - both for more formal and festive wearing Best, hs
Great lineup, dear HS! :)
To tell you the truth, there is an exact same quintet up in the north.... Have been filling some blanks here and there this year. This was one of them! :) Sorry, no group photo of my E 875. Best Blomman ...
Wonderful news, my friend !.. So now it really is a " Paired journey".. Remember ?..
.. when we had - together with beautiful chip-ins from Clavi, Stefan, Nico & some more - our Journey through the Funky Times of the 70ies, back in February this year ! Great, that you could fill some of your holes, with nice fillings ! I'm still having so...
Hello Nico !.. What a nice surprise!.. Pretty cool in black !..Nice contrasting indices :)
Yours is a really nice one : .. Thanks for the pic !.. Never seen one in black .. Yes, Snowdrop is still one to find for me .. But, there still is the bunch of early ones, as well .. Have a good day ! Best, hs
Aahhh .. Real Vintage beauties, the 851.. When looking on them..
.. it is interesting, how similar they appear to the E 159 ?! Little Q: what Ref is on the Left of 2nd pic ? I can see only 1 crown .. All of them are pleasures for the eye ! Thx again & Best, hs
