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JAEGER LE-COULTRE Memovox Alarm Calibre 489/1 (c.1950's)
JAEGER LE-COULTRE Memovox Alarm Calibre 489/1 (c.1950's)
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Manufacturer - Jaeger Le-Coultre
Year - c. early 1950's
Reference / Calibre - P489/1
Movement No - 714439
Case No. - 522696
Material - Stainless Steel - measures 35 mm across not including crown
Fancy cylindrical lugs measure 18 mm across, and come with a brand new Belgian handmade leather strap
The watch is a stunning example of 50's elegance - not only is it keeping excellent time, but the revered "Alarm" function also works on demand (albeit quieter than any contemporary digital counterpart)
The case is overall in fine condition - there is a small amount of metal loss to the upper (alarm) winder, but otherwise very good
The dial has aged evenly to a mellow two tone that plays with light nicely depending, ranging from warm ochres to a cooler silver satin
The Blue Steeled hand have taken on the test of time in worthy fashion that is totally in keeping with the dial - the inner alarm markers are particularly crisp and vibrant, with the applied hour markers warmly radiating a copper / bronze
All in all this is a superbly unique piece that is worthy of any Gentleman looking for something a little different
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