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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 182

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Memovox", 1950's. Fine, centre second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm.

USD 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,610

C. massive, polished, hooded central lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, at the centre, revolving alarm dial. The windingcrown on the 2 sets and winds up the alarm central dial, the second crown on the 4 winds up the watch and sets the time. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: B

Fair

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 20-48-51

Period original

Partially reprinted