Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox 1000 Hours, No. 0685
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2003
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox, numbered 0685 and dated to 2003, is an 18K pink gold self-winding gentleman's wristwatch featuring a mechanical alarm.
The timepiece is characterized by its distinct three-crown configuration, with specialized 'Compressor Key' crowns for the alarm and time functions, and a dedicated crown at 10 o'clock for operating the internal revolving dive timing ring. The watch possesses a 41 mm case with concave lugs and a transparent exhibition back secured by four screws. Its grey dial features applied luminous Arabic numerals, dart indexes, and a specific aperture for alarm indication, paired with luminous pink gold 'Alpha' hands.
The watch is powered by the rhodium-plated caliber 918 movement, which includes 22 jewels, a monometallic balance adjusted to six positions, and 'fausses-côtes' decoration. It is secured to the wrist by an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Alarm wristwatch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Model
- Master Compressor Memovox 1000 Hours
- Movement
- Caliber 918
- Functions
- Self-winding, center-seconds, mechanical alarm
- Case diameter
- 41 mm
- Case material
- 18K pink gold
- Serial number
- 0685
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production year
- 2003
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • Three crowns with varying functions • Luminous Arabic numerals and dart hour markers • Internal revolving dive timing disc • Visible exhibition case back secured with four screws
- Case and Dial Design
- The timepiece is constructed from 18K pink gold and features a two-body, solid, polished case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 16 mm in thickness. The design incorporates curved, concave lugs and a transparent case back secured by four screws, allowing for visibility into the movement. A sapphire crystal protects the dial. The dial is grey, featuring applied luminous Arabic numerals and dart indexes. It includes an outer revolving disc intended for dive timing and an aperture specifically for the alarm indication. The time is displayed via luminous pink gold 'Alpha' hands. The watch utilizes three crowns: one at 10 o'clock for the internal dive timing ring, one at 2 o'clock for the alarm, and one at 4 o'clock for winding and time-setting, the latter two equipped with the 'Compressor Key' system.
- Condition and Accessories
- The auction house provides a grading assessment for the object, assigning it a 'Grade: AA Very good' overall. Specific component grades indicate that the case is in 'Very good' condition, the movement is described as 'As new', and the dial is listed with a grade of '1'. The wristwatch is provided with a fitted box and a certificate, which document the purchase and authenticity as reported by the source. The watch is attached to an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp.
- Movement and Mechanical Features
- The watch is driven by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 918, a self-winding mechanical movement. The caliber features rhodium-plating and is finished with 'fausses-côtes' decoration. It contains 22 jewels and employs a straight-line lever escapement. Technical specifications for the movement include a monometallic balance, which has been adjusted to six positions, and a shock-absorber system. The balance assembly utilizes a self-compensating flat balance-spring to manage timekeeping accuracy. The movement, alongside the dial and case, is signed by the manufacturer.
Identification
- Serial number
- 0685
- 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 exact country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source
- Research required: The source does not specify the precise material of the strap, though it appears as leather