Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Travel Alarm Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox is a travel alarm clock from the 1960s. It is housed within a 45mm square case finished in yellow gold, paired with a foldable black leather case for travel or shelf display.
The timepiece features an acrylic crystal and a sunburst champagne-colored quadrant dial. This dial incorporates an inner alarm-setting sector, tritium dot hour indices, and a pencil handset for time display. The back of the case contains two crowns, one designated for setting the time and one for setting the alarm function. The bezel surrounding the dial is fully graduated and grooved. The design originates from the brand's Memovox alarm line, which is traditionally associated with wristwatches.
This example is presented in condition described as stunning for its age, designed to serve as both a portable instrument and a home desktop accessory.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Travel clock
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Display
- Sunburst champagne quadrant dial
- Alarm type
- Dual crown
- Case material
- Yellow gold
- Case dimensions
- 45mm
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • Sunburst champagne-colored quadrant dial • Grooved and graduated circular bezel • Square 45mm yellow gold case • Foldable black leather exterior housing
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The dial features a sunburst champagne color scheme and follows a quadrant layout. It includes an integrated inner sector specifically for configuring the alarm time. Time is read using a pencil-style handset. The dial markings include tritium dot indices, which provide points of reference for the hours.
- Condition and Attribution
- The object is attributed to the 1960s. The vendor states the clock belongs to the Memovox alarm line. Regarding its preservation, the vendor reports the clock is in stunning condition for its age and remains functional for use as an alarm or display item.
- Case and External Features
- The object is a square-shaped travel clock measuring 45mm across. The housing is constructed in yellow gold and features a prominent, circular, grooved bezel that is fully graduated. The clock is designed to be seated within a foldable black leather case, which allows the clock to stand upright. The rear of the clock assembly includes dual crowns, which provide the interface for operating the time-setting and the alarm-setting functions. An acrylic crystal protects the dial surface from environmental contact.
Identification
- Reference
- ASM0041
- 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: Movement caliber is not specified
- Research required: Exact material composition of the gold finish is not stated