Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 1960' Full Set

A fine and rare vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox in excellent condition

Movement: rhodium-plated hand wound movement with alarm function, Cal.: P489/1

Case: Steel, 35 mm

Dial: Creme colored dial with gold plated Arabic numerals, alarm disc, gold plated Dauphine hands, signed: Jaeger- LeCoultre

Bracelet: Steel

Year:ca 1960'

Box & Papers: With its original Jaeger-LeCoultre Box and booklets

Condition: This example is in overall excellent original condition, working

The Memovox was first introduced by Jaeger-LeCoultre in the 1950s with the manually wound Calibre 489. The two separate crowns allowed you to manually wind and set the alarm and timekeeping parts of the movement separately. The name Memovox is a composite of two Latin word, Memor (remembering) and Vox (voice), meaning "the voice of remembering," a perfect choice for an alarm watch.

Historical Significance &  Rarity:

One of the First Mechanical Alarm Watches – Cementing Jaeger-LeCoultre’s reputation for innovation.
Precursor to the Memovox Polaris (1968) – Laying the groundwork for JLC’s dive alarm watches.
Worn by Businessmen & Professionals of the Era – A symbol of sophistication and functionality.
Limited Production Numbers (Compared to Later Polaris Models) – Making vintage 1960s Memovox watches highly collectible.