3/21/2023 0 Comments Jager lecoultre memodate![]() The LeCoultre company began the transition to the Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmaking company in 1903, when a Parisian watchmaker named Edmond Jaeger issued a challenge to Swiss watchmakers to produce an ultrathin movement that he had invented. With that access to power, LeCoultre gathered into one building all the skills necessary to produce a watch, after which the building became known as the “Grande Maison of the Vallee de Joux.” From the Grande Maison came smaller and more complex movements that were also used by other watchmakers, including Patek Philippe. Antoine’s son gradually brought together the hundreds of small workshops in the area by installing a steam-driven power source in 1866. The first LeCoultre watchmaking workshop was founded in 1833, following Antoine LeCoultre’s invention of a machine that increased the production of small watch parts. After his son built a church in the valley, a town grew and eventually became the home of today’s JLC company. The LeCoultre family traces its history in Switzerland to 1558, when Pierre LeCoultre immigrated from France, then moved to the Vallee de Joux the following year. All in all, it is a fun, attractive vintage watch that will continue to provide service for years to come. The silver dial has a sun-burst brushing that is still clear, with some yellowing around the perimeters from aging. Tritium paint was used for the lume, which still glows under UV light but fades immediately, suggesting that the lume is original to the watch. The one larger scratch appears on the side of the lug near 7 o’ clock. ![]() The case appears to be unpolished and shows light scratches as expected from a pre-owned vintage watch. The watch uses a monocoque case design, which means the movement can only be removed from the front by removing the crystal. The crowns, which are original to the watch, are thicker than some watches of the era, which makes them very functional. The alarm is set by puling the upper crown and turning it counter clockwise, which turns the inner portion of the dial that has the triangular marker. The alarm is loud enough to alert the wearer without being so loud as to disturb your companions (although it will certainly attract their attention.) Lasting about 10 seconds, you will choose to respond or let it die out. The watch has two main springs, one each for the alarm and the time function. This Memovox is a versatile alarm watch, easy and fun to use, that has a vibrating hammer to sound the alarm. ![]() The Memovox is somewhat of a cult watch, which means you either know everything about it or you have never heard of it. Note: If you like to use the catalog for personal or commercial research, please feel free to email or send a message through the contact page and I will do my best to respond with high-resolution PDFs or JPEGs.Pre-owned Vintage Le Coultre Memovox Memodate 34.5mm, Silver Dial, Black Leather Strap with Tang Buckle, Ref. Lo and behold, this time around it was in accordance to His plan that I would have it shipped my way! Recognizing it as the one that got away, I paid close attention to the listing hoping I wouldn’t spend an absorbent amount on an old piece of paper. A little over a year and a half later, I would notice the catalog surface again. Although a bit saddened by the news, I could sense the sincerity in his message and kept the faith. Unfortunately, the owner had provided an apology stating that in the process of moving things around it had been lost and possibly remained in his storage. The opportunity to find this catalog was very exciting as I previously won it in a small auction. A Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Catalog Circa 1958
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