1950 Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage Mens Reveil Wrist Alarm - 10K Gold Filled

1950 Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage Mens Reveil Wrist Alarm - 10K Gold FilledThe LeCoultre wristwatch featured in today's offering is a classic example of a LeCoultre Memovox. It has a 10K gold filled case with flared lugs. As mid century approached and lifestyle paces moved faster and faster, top Swiss firms needed a way to enhance the experiences of their now frequently traveling top clients and to help him better organize and govern his most precious possession his time. In response to this need the engineers at Jaeger

Chronograph

The dial has a telemeter scale for easily calculating the distance of phenomena that can be both seen and heard

until the mid-1990's

Despite the inherent difficulties associated with making rectangular cases impermeable

And the LeCoultre movement is keeping time

the company's timepieces continue to be cherished as family heirlooms and special examples are avidly collected by those who appreciate American watches

princesses

Hands: Blue steel "Bregeut Moons" appear original

It has been previously beautifully restored and presents very nicely

by today's standards it appears midsize or unisex

Crystal type: Domed

was made in February 1861 (see a photo of the page below)