Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 282

LeCoultre Memovox LeCoultre Memovox, Wrist Alarm, No. 1057830. Made in the 1960's. Fine, center-seconds, stainless steel travel pocket watch with alarm and 2 crowns. Accompanied by the original fitted box. Property of a French Gentleman

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, snap back stainless steel case back, folding easel to use as a travel clock, the crown at 11 activates the central revolving alarm dial and winds the alarm. D. Silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, at the center revolving alarm dial. Steel baton hands. M. Cal. K814, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 10 mm.