Here, we have a 1950s 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 and is featured by a clean design with no date, a very beautiful chapter ring and a stunning 14k yellow gold case with beautiful fancy lugs.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing some traces of use
• 3- body 14k gold case with screw down case back
• 35 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 10.1 mm thick
• year: 1950s
• reference: 2102 SW
• total weight: 43 g

MOVEMENT:

• JLC Caliber 814 - manual wind
  
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 54 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 05/2023
  
• -9sec/d / 280°

DIAL:

• original never touched silver sunburst dial in flawless condition
• original hands & crowns
  
• might have been relumed some decades ago

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• comes with black aftermarket leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
  

 

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #439