Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

LOT 13

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox". Production started in the 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, date and two crowns with a stainless steel Jaeger LeCoultre buckle.

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: USD 1,955

C. two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial, the one at 4 o'clock is for time-setting and winding, triangular lugs. D. two-tone satiné dark blue and silver with applied steel bâton indexes. "Bâton tritium-coated" steel hands. M. Cal. 916, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, 3 adjustments, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3 - 6*
Dial: 3 - 6 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Wristwatches", by Kahlert, Mühe, Brunner, p. 378.