| Author | Message | ||
     Jay Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hi Zaf, I would like to know if this is authentic or "made up" early Memo/Ipsovox? Someone has speculated this is a "made up" version as the case is only marked Memovox.  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 928 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Looks authentic, except that the dial has been repainted at some point. Sounds to me like the speculator isn't all that knowledgeable. Zaf | ||
| Jay Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hi Zaf, Are you saying that even though the case isn't marked Gubelin on the back, it is an original Gubelin? This is how the recieved the watch (to repair) and thought I performed a faithful restoration.  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 929 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Yes, on these watches, the only difference with the JLC sister watch is the dial. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 930 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
...though to be clear, some also have "Ipsovox" on the back too, most likely the later ones. Does it have a JLC marked movment? | ||
| Jay Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Yes, the movement is marked JLC.I really appreicate your time and help.  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 931 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I believe your watch to be correct, other than the dial having been refinished. You could have refinished it either way Gubelin or JLC. Gubelin is basically a retailer, like say Tiffany. They are not a watch manufacturer. |