The watches featured a fully mechanical alarm system. 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. Then in 1956, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched, an automatic alarm, the first automatic alarm watch in history.
The large LeCoultre wristwatch showcased in today's offering is an original example of one of these early automatic wrist alarm watches. Measuring 38mm in diameter it is larger than a mens Datejust and close in size to a Rolex Sub or GMT.
It has a tropical case and is signed LeCoultre down to both of the JLC crowns. Its striking dial is original and untouched, in near mint condition with light aging.
Sevearl years ago our watchmaker cleaned and oiled the movement. It is part of the discerning collection that we are selling for a renowned pediatrician.
Included with the purchase is a 90-day international C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.
Note: Similar alarm watches can be found in Franco Cologni's book, Jaeger-LeCoultre: The Story of the Grande Maison, 2006, pg. 338
- Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
- Year built: c. Later 1950's
- Model: "Memovox"
- Functions: Time, Alarm, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 10K gold-filled and stainless steel
- Case markings (outside): 10K Gold Filled Bezel, Stainless Steel Back
- Case condition: Excellent with no wear through of the gold. Not recently polished. Wear around the edges of the case back.
- Dimensions: 38mm wide (excluding crowns), 44mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, two-piece, spun silver inner revolving alarm insert, gold applied Arabic and dart indexes, luminous hour dots, 100% original, near mint condition
- Hands: Original, gold dauphines filled with luminous material
- Movement type: LeCoultre alarm, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, lightly worn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 19mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition condition
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 90-day 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
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
