Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 436
JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 855.42 MEMOVOX STEEL Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Memovox," Calendar, Alarm, case No. 1488181, Ref. 855.42. Made in the 1960s. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with alarm, date and 2 crowns.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 5,625
One-body, polished, the crown at 2 activates the central revolving alarm dial, the one at 4 is for time- setting and winding. Satine silver with applied faceted steel arabic and dart indexes and luminous markers, concentric minute/seconds track, at the center, revolving disc for the alarm. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. K825, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |