Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

LOT 14

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox". Production started in the 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, date and two crowns with an 18K yellow gold buckle.

USD 2,500 - 2,900

Sold: USD 2,300

C. two-body, solid, 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 silver with applied yellow gold and black bâton indexes. "Bâton tritium-coated" yellow gold hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, 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: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

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