No Reserve
1000Σ
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Memovox
A fine and rare pink gold alarm wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$24,000 - 40,000•€2,600 - 4,400$3,100 - 5,100
HK$32,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Year
- 1952
- Movement No
- 871’974
- Case No
- 601'638
- Model Name
- Memovox
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- P489/1
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Associated gold-plated pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 35mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by an Extract of Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1952.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Immediately following reference 3150, reference 3151 is among the earliest examples of Memovox models made by Jaeger-leCoultre. Launched in 1952 and in production throughout the mid 1950s, the model is defined by its thing, slightly teardrop-style lugs. It is powered by calibre P489/1, an improvement on previous cal. 489 with increased shock-resistance (“P” stands for Parachoc). The present pink gold example is a captivating opportunity to own not only a rare variation of one of the earliest alarm wristwatch models ever made, but even one of the earliest examples of this reference: as certified by the Extract from the Archives, the watch was made in 1952, the first year of production of this reference.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Swiss | 1833Not all companies in the watchmaking field have been able to stand the test of time quite like Jaeger LeCoultre, also known as the "watchmaker's watchmaker." Founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre and originally named LeCoutre, the firm provided watchmaking's top brands, such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, the high-grade, unfinished mechanical movements with which they completed their watches.
In the early 1900s, Cartier's watch supplier Edmond Jaeger sought out LeCoultre's help in creating the world's thinnest watches. The collaboration resulted in the creation of Cartier's earliest Tank and Santos watches, all housed with LeCoultre movements. The duo decided to merge in 1937, and the firm officially became the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand by which collectors know and adore it today. Some of the firm's most significant and important timepieces include the Reverso, the Memovox, the Atmos clock and, among modern watches, their Master Complications.
Browse MakerIn the early 1900s, Cartier's watch supplier Edmond Jaeger sought out LeCoultre's help in creating the world's thinnest watches. The collaboration resulted in the creation of Cartier's earliest Tank and Santos watches, all housed with LeCoultre movements. The duo decided to merge in 1937, and the firm officially became the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand by which collectors know and adore it today. Some of the firm's most significant and important timepieces include the Reverso, the Memovox, the Atmos clock and, among modern watches, their Master Complications.