As mid-century approached and lifestyle paces moved faster and faster, top Swiss firms needed a way to enhance the experiences of their now frequently traveling top clients and to help him better organize and govern his most precious possession - his time. In response to this need the engineers at Jaeger-LeCoultre created an alarm wristwatch in 1951.
The watches featured a fully mechanical alarm system. To pull off this difficult task, Jaeger-LeCoultre equipped these watches with significant inner alarm gearing and even an additional stem and crown, making elements of a second movement that worked seamlessly in conjunction with the normal timing portion.
Our Memovox measures 34mm in diameter, the same size as a Rolex Date model.
All of its parts are original to the watch. Its solid gold case is better than near mint. Its clean silver dial was restored in vintage times.
One of our Master Watchmakers has extensively serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with correct JLC replacement parts including the central wheel and set lever, installing a brand new correct mainspring and new mineral glass crystal to give a clear view to the very extreme edge of the dial, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). Photos of the inside available upon request.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, a new timing certificate, and a very cool copy of the repair manual for this model detailing the movement parts and their operation.
- Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
- Serial no.: 1,188,423
- Year built: 1957v Model: "Memovox"
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Alarm (Reveil), Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 14K gold
- Case markings (outside): 14K Gold S&W
- Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 447269, 14K S&W
- Case condition: Near mint plus
- Dimensions: 34mm diameter (excluding crowns) by 41mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, gold faceted dart and Arabic applique indexes, inner revolving alarm disk, inner minute track, clean and nicely restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a fresh expert restoration.
- Hands: Original, gold, "feuilles"
- Movement type: High grade, Cal. 814, manually wound, shock resistant, 17 jewels, second alarm mechanism, rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring
- Movement markings: LeCoultre Co. Seventeen Jewels, Swiss, Unadjusted, 814
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has extensively serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with correct JLC replacement parts including the central wheel and set lever, installing a brand new correct mainspring and new mineral glass crystal to give a clear view to the very extreme edge of the dial, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). Photos of the inside available upon request.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of four watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate; Copy of LeCoultre repair manual for this model detailing the movement parts and their operation
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
