Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 127
JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 855 MEMOVOX STEEL Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Memovox," Automatic, No. 1807651, case No. 1052778, Ref. 855. Made in circa 1960. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with alarm, date and 2 crowns.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,400 - 2,400
Sold: USD 4,750
Three-body, polished, screwed-down ring on the case back, the crown at 2 activates the central revolving alarm dial, the one at 4 is for time-setting and winding. Blue with applied faceted steel dart indexes and luminous dots, at the center, revolving alarm dial. 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, "bumper" rotor. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-19-01 |
Good Dent(s) HANDS Original |