This is a Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox with an unusual ''Lapis Lazuli Dial”. The model is called the “Lapis Lazuli” because of its blue lacquered dial that resembles lapis lazuli stone. Its a Jaeger-LeCoultre using the K825 bumper movement, manufactured in 1960’s.
I have another Jaeger Lecoultre Memovox in stainless steel and normal silver dial. This one stands out for its incredibly attractive and rare blue lapis design lacquered dial. Very little information can be found for this dial as most of the Memovox 855 are in silver dial and some in black. My guess is that the dial may be a test project during the 1960s. The amazing lacquer blue lapis finished dial created a charming deep blue nuances. Moreover the light blue color of the center alarm minute track creates an eye-catching two tone effect.
From what I gather from the internet, there are three versions. One version in stainless steel and another in solid gold with blue lapis dial and there is a third one in brown marble dial. From my search from the internet, there are 5-6 solid gold Jaeger Lecoultre memovox lapis dial including mine below.
I have always love vintage watch with blue dial and I have found this in a vintage watch shop more than one year ago. The price is not cheap and I hesitated. After more than one year of consideration, I have decided to pull the trigger and use the Edox world time and Gruen Doctor watch plus cash top up in exchange for this beauty..
Comparison between a normal dial versus a lapis dial
Very little informations can be found on these lapis dial watches. There are six similar watches with the blue lapis dials below from the internet …
5. Colonna Watches
https://www.facebook.com/colonnawatches/photos/a.389628298426228/921684038553982/
7. There is one in Gold capped and steel version below: https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/jlc-memovox-lapis-lazuli.3373354/
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