Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

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

LOT 186

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mernovox", made in the 1970's. Fine gilt and lacquered centre second, travelling keyless purse watch with date and alarm, in original fitted box.

C. Wood imitation lacquer, square with canted corners, gilt bras bezel with Roman numerals, folding strut on the back. D. Gilt satin- with revolving alarm setting disc and date aperture. Painted "batons" hands. M. 13" ' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement Dim. 45 x 45 mm.