Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Travel Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox pocket alarm or travel watch, identified by reference 11007, dates to approximately 1960. The timepiece is housed in a hinged metal case with a black and gold-colored finish, constructed in an Art Deco style.
It is powered by a hand-wound mechanical movement, specifically caliber 911, bearing the factory number 1784462. The gold-colored dial features applied Roman numerals and a date window positioned at the three o'clock mark. The watch includes an integrated alarm function, operated via two crowns. The auction description notes the piece retains both of its original crowns and is accompanied by its original bag. The watch is reported to be in working condition, although there is noticeable wear to the gold plating on the rear of the case and the top suspension eyelet is absent from the structure.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Travel alarm watch
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Movement
- Caliber 911
- Reference
- 11007
- Case Style
- Art Deco
- Dimensions
- 43 x 37 x 11 mm
- Factory Number
- 1784462
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is presented in a hinged metal case designed in an Art Deco style. It is designed to function as a travel clock, allowing it to stand when the case is opened, providing visibility for the user. The gold-colored dial is distinguished by applied Roman numerals and a date aperture located at the three o'clock position. The auction report indicates that both crowns remain original to the watch, while the metal case displays minor wear on the gold plating on the reverse side.
- Visible features
- • Hinged case design allowing it to stand • Gold-colored dial with Roman hour markers • Date display aperture at three o'clock • Two crowns for time and alarm management
- Movement and Functionality
- The timekeeping and alarm functions are powered by the hand-wound caliber 911 movement. According to the auction description, the movement is marked and carries the factory production number 1784462. The watch is recorded as having an active alarm function for added utility as a travel instrument. The auction house states that the watch is currently running and the alarm function is working as intended. The movement's specific escapement type and mechanical history beyond these details are not provided in the source information.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The object is recorded as lot 730 in the archives of Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg. The item was listed for auction in November 2023. It is documented alongside its original storage bag, which is included as part of the lot. The condition of the watch is described as age-appropriate. No further provenance or history of ownership is provided in the auction documentation, other than the details of the auction event itself.
Identification
- Reference
- 11007
- Serial number
- 1784462
- 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: Condition of the internal movement components not visible
- Research required: Accuracy of the alarm mechanism or timekeeping not independently verified