Jaeger LeCoultre Wrist Alarm 1951

Here, we have a 1951 LeCoultre Wrist Alarm that was originally built for the U.S. market. It is similar to the Memovox but has to be named different for the American market.

Next to the Reverso, the Memovox/Wrist Alarm is probably the second most recognizable vintage wristwatch popularized by the manufacture. The alarm function was not only forward-thinking, but also incredible useful.

This example is the manual wind version from 1951 and is featured by a clean design with no date, a very beautiful gold chapter ring and a stunning yellow gold case with beautiful spider Lugs.

CASE:

• good overall condition, showing some traces of use
• 3- body 14k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
• 32 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1951

MOVEMENT:

• JLC Caliber 489-1 - manual wind
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 54 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 01/2021
• +9sec/d / 240°

DIAL:

• original never touched silver/gold dial in good condition
• original hands, dial and crowns
• has some aging throughout and some darker areas in the outer ring