Geneva, May 08, 2022

LOT 409

LECOULTRE, MEMOVOX LETTER OPENER, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,000 / USD 2,200 - 3,300 / HKD 16,900 - 25,300

Sold: CHF 5,000

An extremely fine and rare, manual wind, 14k yellow gold letter opener with alarm and date


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand LeCoultre

Model Elite Memovox

Year circa 1970

Diameter 24 cms (with blade)

Caliber rhodium plated, 17 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories original fitted box

Notes

In 1969, LeCoultre launched for the American market a series of objects called "Elite" which were all made in 14k gold to be used as presentations pieces. Among those, key watches, a lighter watch and this rare letter opener featuring a date and an alarm.

Provenance

Property of a British collector