The Memovox Reference Post.

Jan 11, 2011,22:14 PM
 

Here, I'm trying to gather all the documents and versions of this iconic watch.

I will start with the Memovox Exhibition, and then speak about all the Vintage Memovoxes.

If you have a Memovox which is not already posted, please add it to this thread, in the appropriate category.
Of course, if you have a Memovox already covered in these posts, you can post it.
In both cases, please try to provide the case and the movement number.

Have fun!

Best,

Nicolas.






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The Paris Memovox Exhibition.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:15
From the 25th to the 28th of November, was held in Paris, at the famous auction house Artcurial ( 7, Rond Point des Champs Elysées ) one of the most impressive - if not THE most impressive - exhibition of Vintage Memovoxes. A collector - a friend - accept...  

The very first Memovox:The Ref 3150.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:16
A detail makes all the difference, between the very first Memovox, the Ref 3150, and all the other which came later: The shape of the lugs. As you will see on the pictures posted here, the lugs are tubular. And if you pay attention to the pictures, you wi...  

The other Memovoxes housing the Cal 489.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:18
The Calibre 489 was massively produced from 1950 to 1958, as some 47 500 movements came from the Manufacture at this moment. You will notice that on the following watches, the reference of this Calibre slightly changes, as it is mentionned P 489/1. It is ...  

E 850 from 1955.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:19
Cal 489. Stainless Steel 33 mm case. ...  

2 last manual wind Memovoxes.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:21
To be clear, there are more tham two other manual wind Memovoxes, but I keep some ( very special ) of them for the end. Here, I will mention 2 references, the E 852 and the E 858. - The E 852. Honestly, this is the first time I saw one, in the flesh or ev...  

I sell first jaeger lecoultre memovox 1949 Rare

 
 By: lilian.gaubert33 : September 14th, 2017-09:40
Contact me if i want buy my jaeger lecoultre memovox first model of 1949. Best regards. ...  

Jaeger lecoultre memovox 1949 RARE

 
 By: lilian.gaubert33 : September 14th, 2017-09:43
Contact me of you want buy my jaeger lecoultre memovox 1949 . Best regards. ...  

The Automatic Memovoxes from the Sixties.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:22
To be more precise, JLC released the first Alarm automatic movement ever made ( all brands included ) since 1956. This movement is referenced Cal 815, and was in production till 1966, while its Date " brother ", the Cal 825 was released 3 years after ( 19...  

E 855 White Dial.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:23
From year 1960, screw in case back, Cal 825, 37 mm. ...  

E855 - caliber 825

 
 By: ulackfocus : July 7th, 2011-13:18
The serial number dates it to approximately 1966....  

E 855 Black Dial.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:24
Screw in case back, Cal 825, from 1967. ...  

Another " Ebene Indexes " E 855.

 
 By: amanico : May 14th, 2012-00:30
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E 855 short and large indexes:

 
 By: amanico : May 14th, 2012-00:32
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The Funky Times.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:25
Here, we are somewhere between the end of the Sixities ( 1968 ) and the Seventies. This was the end of the Cal 825 Life, which was used in an awesome Memovox, the Ref E E 861 which becomes the Ref E 873 when the same watch will be " motorised " by the Cal...  

E 877 Snowdrop.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:26
One piece case, 40 mm , Cal 916, from 1972. ...  

E 871.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:27
Screw in case back, Cal 916, from 1972: ...  

Part of the Funky Times: E 873 by Karmin.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:28
Amanico, Thanks a lot for this very very extensive overview of the memovox saga. You're so close of gathering all relevant information for a specific opus on Memovox that it would be a pity not to publish... My modest contribution, for the funky period of...  

E 872 by nwp 627.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:30
...next to its original bracelet Thank you Nicolas for a remarkable presentation. N ...  

Ref E 3072, circa 1970.

 
 By: amanico : July 7th, 2011-04:35
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I also have this watch.

 
 By: packard56 : February 11th, 2012-00:02
I was given one of these by my father around the time of my college graduation in 1969. I sadly lost the watch years ago, but have recently purchased a very good condition identical watch. The only problem is that my "new" watch has a lizard skin after ma... 

The Diving Stars.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:31
An introduction is useless, here, as they are the most famous Memovoxes. Here are 2 of the 5 Vintage Diving Memovoxes: The Lecoultre Deep Sea Alarm ( E 857 ), and the Jaeger Lecoultre Polaris ( E 859 ). Among these references, you have 2 variations, depen...  

Deep Sea Alarm US.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:32
Screw in case back, 39, 5 mm SS case, non turning bezel, Cal 815, from 1959: ...  

Deep Sea Alarm US, with different hands.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:33
Same case back. ...  

Deep Sea Alarm Europe.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:35
39, 5 mm, Cal 815, unsigned crowns, screw in case back, from 1959: ...  

Polaris US.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:36
42 mm, Water Resistant to 200 meters, Cal 825, from 1968: ...  

E 870 Polaris II, Grey dial.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:37
43mm, one piece case, signed crowns, Cal 916, from 1971: ...  

E 870 Polaris II Red Dial.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:38
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E 870 Polaris II Blue Dial.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:39
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The special series.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:40
Here is the window display dedicated to the rare birds. 1/ The " Jubilé " watches: In 1958, Jaeger-LeCoultre released a small collection of " Jubilé " watches, to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the brand birth. It was the opportunity to see some marve...  

Memovox Parking Ref 3161.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:42
Snap case back, Cal 814, non signed crown, from 1959: ...  

The Gold Parking:

 
 By: amanico : July 7th, 2011-05:41
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The Memovox clocks.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:43
I have to confess that I know nothing about these Memovox clocks, but it appears to me that any Memovox Fan should have one, at least. Indeed, they are here to remind us that the Memovox was not only wristwatches, but also, sometimes, inspired clocks. Som...  

The Pocket Memovox

 
 By: Imlost : January 14th, 2011-02:05
Found in South Africa. Caliber 911 movement number 2106879, box number 1258075 (outside) and 11003 (inside)...  

Very informative and interesting . By Mell 0822.

 
 By: amanico : January 11th, 2011-22:44
Thanks for the post. I'm trying to find 'relatives' for my LeCoultre HPG Memovox.

Memovox E855

 
 By: mihai_a380 : December 25th, 2012-03:15
Hello, I am currently searching for a JLC Memovox E855 and as I know the correct case size of these watches is 37mm. However I found on ebay and other websites watches with diameters of 36 or 38 mm and i would like to know if these are original or not. Ma... 

37mm only.

 
 By: amanico : December 25th, 2012-03:53

JLC Memovox Cal 815 1960

 
 By: ddpcm : January 21st, 2017-08:43
In 1960 I bought this watch. I lost the gold on the hour button, but with servicing and changing the glas nothing happend in 57 years. I did not polish or clean anything so I think it is original and it should stay so. i am stil looking for an original JL...  

This type of post ...

 
 By: nilomis : January 21st, 2017-10:09
Makes me very proud of been a Purist. Your post about Amvox, made me a humble Amvox collector. My profound congratulations, Nilo

My dads watch

 
 By: Lorenlpw1 : November 4th, 2017-06:18
Having it overhauled and then cognac strap Anyone know this version? ...  

Thx

 
 By: Lorenlpw1 : November 4th, 2017-11:36
Currently being overhauled at grand central watch. Going to rock on cognac alligator. Will post when done at year end. Is this at all distinguishable from collector perspective?