Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Memovox Ref. 146.2.95
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2004
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Memovox, reference 146.2.95, is a gentleman's wristwatch crafted in 18K pink gold, dating to approximately 2004. The watch features a self-winding movement, specifically the rhodium-plated Caliber 909-440, equipped with 36 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a shock-absorber.
The horological complications include a perpetual calendar, moon phases, a 24-hour indication, and a mechanical alarm system that strikes on a bronze bell. Housed in a two-body, water-resistant case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 15 mm in thickness, the watch is distinguished by its satiné silver dial with applied pink gold dart indexes. Additional functional elements include two winding crowns and a dedicated pushbutton for rapid calendar adjustment at the 8 o'clock position.
The timepiece is finished with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp and is accompanied by its original fitted box and certificate.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 2004
- Type
- Perpetual calendar alarm wristwatch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Movement
- Cal. 909-440
- Reference
- 146.2.95
- Dimensions
- 41 mm diameter, 15 mm thickness
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold
- Complications
- Perpetual calendar, moon phases, alarm, 24-hour indication
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • Red arrow-tipped hand utilized for alarm indication. • Multiple pushers and crowns positioned at 2, 4, and 8 o'clock for complex functions. • Moon phase aperture displayed at the 6 o'clock position. • Leap year indication shown through a double-digit window.
- Dial and Indications
- The dial is executed in a satiné silver finish and features applied dart indexes made of pink gold, accented with luminous dots. The display incorporates subsidiary dials to track the days of the month, the days of the week, the months, and a 24-hour cycle using black and red Arabic numerals. Additional visual information is provided through specific apertures, including a two-digit display for the leap year positioned between 12 and 1 o'clock, and a moon phase window at 6 o'clock. Timekeeping and alarm settings are indicated by luminous pink gold alpha-shaped hands and a distinct red arrow hand for the alarm function.
- Case and External Features
- The case is constructed from 18K pink gold and follows a two-body design. It features a polished finish with a stepped bezel and curved, concave lugs. The rear of the case is secured with six screws, ensuring the water-resistant integrity of the housing. Functionality is managed through three distinct external controls. A crown at the 2 o'clock position operates the alarm winding, while a second crown at 4 o'clock handles time-setting and winding. A separate pushbutton at 8 o'clock provides a mechanism for the rapid adjustment of the calendar displays.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The timepiece is powered by the Caliber 909-440, a self-winding movement. The caliber is finished with a rhodium plating and a 'fausses côtes' decoration, comprising 36 jewels. The regulating system includes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance capable of four adjustments. The technical configuration includes a shock-absorber and a self-compensating flat balance-spring to maintain chronometric stability. The movement, dial, and case are all signed by the manufacturer, confirming the internal components correspond to the assembly.
Identification
- Reference
- 146.2.95
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction house reports the condition as 'Grade: AA Very good' but does not define the objective metrics for this grade.
- Research required: The provided text classifies the movement as '22 Later original' without clarifying the provenance of this designation.