Opinions On These Jlcs...

Posts

4,440

Likes

11,293

kyle L

·Nov 14, 2012·Grasshopper

Very tempted to put a bid on this one.







Also this one, but it looks like someone used a crayon for the markers! 😜

 

Posts

5,572

Likes

6,337

CanberraOmega

·Nov 14, 2012

Don't know anything about them, but love the 1st one

 

Posts

2,399

Likes

4,473

Gavin

·Nov 15, 2012

I like the memovox and want to bid. But alas, seller says only shipping within the States.

 

Posts

4,440

Likes

11,293

kyle L

·Nov 15, 2012·Grasshopper

Gavin

I like the memovox and want to bid. But alas, seller says only shipping within the States.

I'll probably put in a bid, not sure what it will go for though. 😕

 

Posts

5,572

Likes

6,337

CanberraOmega

·Nov 15, 2012

What us the centre sub-dial on the first watch, with the arrow pointing to the 9 o'clock marker?

 

Posts

2,399

Likes

4,473

Gavin

·Nov 15, 2012

That's to set the alarm. Something like this.

 

Posts

5,572

Likes

6,337

CanberraOmega

·Nov 15, 2012

Gavin

That's to set the alarm. Something like this.

Alarm???? I've never seen a mechanical watch with an alarm.

 

Posts

2,399

Likes

4,473

Gavin

·Nov 15, 2012

kyle L

I'll probably put in a bid, not sure what it will go for though. 😕

Not too sure myself. I am really bad with prices.😵‍💫

 

Posts

2,399

Likes

4,473

Gavin

·Nov 15, 2012

CanberraOmega

Alarm???? I've never seen a mechanical watch with an alarm.

From JLC, they are called the Memovox. The one that Kyle posted makes an audible ring and mine buzzes. The top crown sets and winds up the alarm and the botttom crown, the time. They are the favourite line of watches from my favourite brand. And there is also the Vulcain Cricket. Hope this helps a little.

 

U

Posts

25,980

Likes

27,629

ulackfocus

·Nov 15, 2012

The Memovox is a redial and probably has replacement crowns. The triple date had the numerals lumed at some point but otherwise looks original.

 

Posts

2,399

Likes

4,473

Gavin

·Nov 15, 2012

Should have spotted the missing Ts. Did JLC ever make any dials with the chapter ring around the minute markers? Or were they just due to the redialler's imagination?

 

U

Posts

25,980

Likes

27,629

ulackfocus

·Nov 15, 2012

Gavin

Should have spotted the missing Ts.

This is an earlier manual wind Memovox from the 50's, either a caliber 489 or 814 of some sort. It wouldn't have the T's.

Gavin

Did JLC ever make any dials with the chapter ring around the minute markers? Or were they just due to the redialler's imagination?

Yes, the case references from the 315x series had them. What tipped me off is the outside chapter ring nearly touches the markers. There was a noticeable gap on original dials.

 

Posts

4,440

Likes

11,293

kyle L

·Nov 15, 2012·Grasshopper

Also does the j look a little thick?

 

Posts

495

Likes

1,461

Kommis

·Nov 15, 2012

I really recommend Memovox. Very nice watches.

 

U

Posts

25,980

Likes

27,629

ulackfocus

·Nov 15, 2012

kyle L

Also does the j look a little thick?

Yep, and so does the "r" on the other end.

 

Posts

13,431

Likes

31,574

X350 XJR

·Nov 15, 2012·Vintage Omega Aficionado

K911

 

Posts

613

Likes

325

jud

·Nov 15, 2012

Memodate... Awesome.

 

Posts

4,440

Likes

11,293

kyle L

·Nov 15, 2012·Grasshopper

Yeah...I want a memovox. 😁

 

Posts

15,048

Likes

24,018

cicindela

·Nov 15, 2012·Steve @ ΩF

kyle L

Yeah...I want a memovox. 😁

And you shall have one. So shall it be written, so shall it be done. 😁

 

Posts

2,399

Likes

4,473

Gavin

·Nov 15, 2012

Does it cost much more to service a memovox? I have heard it is not as easy to souce for parts, is that true? Have always wanted to start collecting them but these concerns are holding me back