Name: Silver watch
Brand: Jaeger-Lecoultre
SKU: 25500572
Price: 3034 USD
Availability: InStock

Jaeger-Lecoultre

1966 JAEGER-LECOULTRE MEMOVOX Vintage Mens Reveil Wrist Alarm - 14K Gold

Pleasing Original Condition - Fully Serviced

Today's offering showcases this very fine LeCoultre Memovox in pleasing original condition. It is a classic example of a LeCoultre alarm and has a less common solid 14K gold case. 

As mid-century approached and lifestyle

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1966 JAEGER-LECOULTRE MEMOVOX Vintage Mens Reveil Wrist Alarm - 14K Gold

Pleasing Original Condition - Fully Serviced

Today's offering showcases this very fine LeCoultre Memovox in pleasing original condition. It is a classic example of a LeCoultre alarm and has a less common solid 14K gold case. 

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 the 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, although it large face and thin case make it wear a couple of millimeters larger than that.

All of its parts except for one crown are original. Its solid gold case presents very nicely on the wrist. The back has light remnants of wear - otherwise it is scratch-free. The untouched original dial is clean with light aging around the very periphery. 

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, 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). The watch's amplitude is incredibly strong. Photos of the inside available upon request.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a new Italian calfskin strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Detailed Appraisal: 

Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre

Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market

Serial no.: 1,786,512

Year built: c. 1966

Model: "Memovox"

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Alarm (Reveil), Sweep Seconds

Designed for: Men 

Case material: 14K gold 

Case markings (outside): 14 Karat Gold, Use All Proof 260 Wrench

Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre

Case condition: Presents very nicely on the wrist. The back has light remnants of wear - otherwise it is scratch-free.

Dimensions: 34mm diameter (excluding crowns) by 39mm long lug tip-to-tip

Dial: Silver, gold faceted dart indexes, inner revolving alarm disk, inner minute track in metallic gold, original and untouched, excellent condition with light aging around parts of the very periphery

Hands: Original, gold, faceted dauphines

Movement type: High grade, Cal. K910, manually wound, shock resistant, 17 jewels, second alarm mechanism

Movement markings: LeCoultre Co. Seventeen Jewels, Swiss, Unadjusted, K910

Jewels: 17 rubies

Band: Italian calfskin, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn

Width between lugs: 17mm 

Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, 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). The watch's amplitude is incredibly strong.

Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 

Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate; Copy of LeCoultre repair manual for this model detailing the movement parts and their operation

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