Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Travel Calendar Alarm Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Travel Calendar alarm clock is a compact timekeeping instrument from the 1960s. Constructed with a square gilt-brass case, it measures approximately 1 3/4 inches by 1 5/8 inches.
The dial features a sunburst finish, bold Roman numerals, a date aperture located at the 3 o’clock position, and a triangular indicator for the mechanical alarm function, which functions similarly to the brand’s Memovox wristwatches. The clock is powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 911 mechanical movement. Designed for portability, the case incorporates a fold-out stand on the back, allowing it to rest on various surfaces.
The clock is accompanied by a protective leather slip pouch. This object represents the brand's production of mechanical desk and travel clocks during the mid-20th century.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1960s
- Type
- Alarm travel clock
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Country
- Switzerland
- Material
- Gilt-brass
- Movement
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 911
- Dimensions
- 1 3/4" by 1 5/8"
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Included accessories
- Leather slip pouch
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed in a square, gilt-brass case designed for compact portability. A circular aperture in the center of the square housing accommodates the dial, which features a sunburst pattern. The dial is punctuated by black Roman numerals applied to a peripheral track. A date complication is positioned at 3 o'clock. An alarm function is indicated by a small triangle, a design element referenced by the source as consistent with the visual language of the manufacturer's Memovox wristwatch series.
- Visible features
- • Sunburst-finished dial with Roman numerals • Date aperture at 3 o'clock • Triangular alarm indicator on dial • Fold-out stand on the rear case
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is driven by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 911, a mechanical movement engineered for this specific model. The movement provides both timekeeping and a mechanical alarm function. The clock includes a fold-out stand attached to the rear of the case, allowing it to be positioned upright on flat surfaces such as desks or tables.
- Provenance and Accessories
- The object is sold with a leather slip pouch. The inclusion of this accessory is described as a component of the clock’s design to protect the gilt-brass case during transport. The source characterizes the clock as a representative example of mid-century manufacturing, noting that it was designed for portability in an era prior to the prevalence of digital timekeeping.
Identification
- Reference
- ASM0040
- 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: Specific production year within the 1960s is not provided
- Research required: Exact dimensions may vary slightly depending on measurement method