Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 126
JAEGER-LECOULTRE MEMOVOX ALARM YELLOW GOLD Jaeger-LeCoultre, Memovox. Made in the 1950s. Fine, cushion-shaped, center seconds, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with alarm and 2 crowns.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 950 - 1,900
Sold: USD 1,375
One-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, straight lugs, the crown at 2 activates the central revolving disc for the alarm, the one at 4 is for time-setting and winding. Satine silver with applied faceted yellow gold dart indexes, concentric minute divisions, at the center, revolving alarm dial. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 814, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |