Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 24, 2021
LOT 74
JAEGER LECOULTRE, REF. E859, MEMOVOX POLARIS, STEEL
EUR 12,000 - 18,000
USD 14,500 - 21,700 / HKD 112,000 - 168,600
Sold: EUR 22,100
Fine, rare and large, stainless steel, self-winding diver’s alarm wristwatch with black dial and date.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Jaeger-LeCoultre
Model Memovox Polaris
Reference E859
Year Circa 1967
Movement No. 1830223
Bracelet Rubber Tropic
Caliber K825
Dimensions 42 mm
Signature Case, dial and movement
Notes
Caseback: 6.67
The Memovox, Jaeger LeCoultre's iconic model, appeared in 1950 and is known as the most reliable alarm watch on the market. Initially manual winding, six years later it combines the alarm to a self-inding movement, which is once again a world record. The Polaris, as a direct evolution of the Memovox, is the most emblematic of the diver's wristwatches created by Jaeger LeCoultre. Approximately 1,714 of these watches were produced between 1965 and 1970.
The model is recognisable by its three crowns (time setting, inner rotating bezel and alarm setting) and its slightly thicker dome glass for better readability. The alarm reminds divers when they should return to the surface. For better visibility underwater, from 1968 onwards, the large indexes became luminescent by being painted with tritium, as is the case on our model.
The Memovox, Jaeger LeCoultre's iconic model, appeared in 1950 and is known as the most reliable alarm watch on the market. Initially manual winding, six years later it combines the alarm to a self-inding movement, which is once again a world record. The Polaris, as a direct evolution of the Memovox, is the most emblematic of the diver's wristwatches created by Jaeger LeCoultre. Approximately 1,714 of these watches were produced between 1965 and 1970.
The model is recognisable by its three crowns (time setting, inner rotating bezel and alarm setting) and its slightly thicker dome glass for better readability. The alarm reminds divers when they should return to the surface. For better visibility underwater, from 1968 onwards, the large indexes became luminescent by being painted with tritium, as is the case on our model.