Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox 9K 1952

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Since the founding of Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1833, the company has had a very inventive history, developing over 1,249 mechanical calibers, registering over 400 Patents and playing a tremendous role in the development of the industry as a whole. Whether it is the keyless watch, caliber 101, or the iconic Reverso, it would be difficult to imagine a historical account of watchmaking without the mention of Jaeger-LeCoultre. The company has always been a true ‘Manufacturer’ of of the finest quality watch movements. This is unusual because more often than not, high end brands such as Rolex, Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin would buy in movements for particular needs. For example, in 1967 when Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned, to produce one for them. Furthermore, the exquisite Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 920, is still in production and in use today by both Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet.

Description

Here we have a very lightly and carefully used 1952 vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox watch in 9ct solid yellow gold which has been restored to the very highest standards. Therefore, as can be seen see from the photographs, this watch is in immaculate condition throughout.

The Movement

This watch carries its original Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre p489/1 17 Jewels hand wound movement which has been fully overhauled and serviced and is running perfectly. The alarm function is also working perfectly with a quite a loud buzz which lasts for 15 seconds and which can also be felt on the wrist. The movement has a power reserve of 40 hours when fully wound and after having had it on test for 3 days on our electronic time-grapher machine to check the timing, it is running within +4 seconds per day when fully wound. This is outstanding for any watch of this age. It has been very well maintained and cared for and as can be seen, the movement is in sparkling condition. The watch movement is signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss and carries the calibre number P489/1 and the serial number 911,275 which dates this watch to 1952.

*Please note – our 12 months’ warranty is only included if the list price is paid.

The Watch Case

The watch case was made by Jaeger-LeCoultre DTE who were British watch case makers for Jaeger-LeCoultre. It is for this reason the inside of the case back is marked ‘DTE’. The inside of the case back also carries 9ct Hallmarks. The case is in immaculate condition with no dings, scratches or other marks visible to the naked eye. The watch case measures 32mm in diameter, not including the original crowns.

The Watch Dial

The watch dial carries original restored, matching gilt Dauphine hands, with alternating applied arabic numerals and ‘Dagger’ hour indices. This is the original dial which been restored to the highest standards by the best dial restorers in the UK.

The Strap and Buckle

The strap fitted is a new, high quality Lizard skin strap with a gold plated buckle. Please note if a different colour or style of strap is preferred, please let us know and we will do our best to oblige, free of charge. We carry tan, conker, dark brown burgundy and black straps in stock, in plain, padded leather, alligator, crocodile or lizard skin.

The Box and Papers

Although there are no original papers with this watch, the reference numbers, markings, signatures and hallmarks are all correct, dating the watch to 1952.