The LeCoultre wristwatch featured in today's offering is a classic example of a LeCoultre Memovox. It has a 10K gold-filled case with flared lugs.
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 second movement that worked seamlessly in conjunction with the normal timing portion.
The case is in excellent condition and the dial was restored in vintage times.
Our watchmaker has freshly cleaned and oiled the movement.
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 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.: 741,069 Year built: c. 1950 Model: "Memovox" Functions: Hours, Minutes, Alarm (Reveil), Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: 10K yellow gold filled Case markings (outside): LeCoultre., 10K Gold Filled Case markings (inside): Cased and Timed in U.S.A by LeCoultre, 10K Gold Filled, W104025 Case condition: Excellent condition with three tiny slivers of gold wear on the bottom edges of the lugs Dimensions: 32mm diameter (excluding crowns), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Silver with gold indexes and luminous numbers, inner revolving alarm disk, inner minute track, restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like the dial freshly restored. Hands: Original, luminous tipped gold batons with blue steel second hand Movement type: High grade, Cal. 489/1, manually wound, shock resistant, 17 jewels, second alarm mechanism Movement markings: LeCoultre Co. Seventeen Jewels, Swiss, Unadjusted, 489/1 Jewels: 17 rubies Band: Top grain leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock croc and Teju lizard bands. Width between lugs: 16mm Serviced: Yes, cleaned and oiled. Warranty: 1-year 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 
