Jaeger LeCoultre Wrist Alarm 1951

Jaeger LeCoultre Wrist Alarm 1951Here, we have a 1951 LeCoultre Wrist Alarm that was originally built for the U. S. market. It is similar to the Memovox but has to be named different for the American market. Next to the Reverso, the Memovox Wrist Alarm is probably the second most recognizable vintage wristwatch popularized by the manufacture. The alarm function was not only forward thinking, but also incredible useful. This example is the manual wind version from 1951 and is featured

With its characteristic sharp

Reference: 30710

it achieves an astounding degree of elegance and precision

Reference: 5966-7

original never touched silver dial in flawless condition

a great honeycomb dial with subsidiary second and beautiful rose gold leaf shaped hands

very rare black printing (usually white or brighter colors)

Rolex Caliber 1215 - manual wind

with both functionality and legibility

3 body steel case and screw down case back

Omega Caliber 501 - automatic

33 mm (without crown) / 39 mm (lug-to-lug) / 16 mm (between lugs)