Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 306
JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 855 MEMOVOX STEEL Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Memovox," Calendar, Alarm, Ref. 855. Made in the 1960s. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with alarm, date and 2 crowns.
HKD 16,000 - 24,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / CHF 1,800 - 2,700
Sold: HKD 22,500
One-body, polished, the crown at 2 activates the central revolving alarm dial, the one at 4 is for time-setting and winding. Satine silver with applied faceted yellow gold indexes and luminous markers, concentric minute/seconds track, at the center, revolving disc for the alarm. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. K825, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |