1953 LeCoultre Memovox Wrist Alarm Watch Cal. 814 17J 35mm 10K GF Wristwatch

Watch Overview

Offered here is a rare and elegant vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Wrist Alarm watch, made for the American market. Dated from 1953 based on the serial number, this is one of the earliest mechanical wristwatches to feature an alarm function.

It is a manual-winding watch, powered by the original LeCoultre Co. mechanical movement caliber 814, featuring 17 jewels with sweep-second hand and an alarm complication. This Swiss-made timepiece beats at a high frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour with an approximate 54-hour power reserve. Serviced on December 2025.

The watch boasts a two-tone silver-finish dial with a beautiful patina that speaks to its age. It features applied gold-tone Arabic numerals and hour markers, a minute/second tracks, and matching gold-tone hands. The alarm disc is subtly integrated at the center, and the dial is signed “Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic” at the top.

Cased in a 35mm round 10K gold filled case with classic lugs design. The alarm mechanism is fully functional, and the rotating inner alarm disc allows for precise alarm setting.

It comes on a black genuine leather two-piece strap. It is in good vintage condition consistent with age and use. It is ready to wear and enjoy.

"...The alarm is set via a rotating disc with an index, allowing for highly accurate time setting while keeping the dial clean and legible. At 2 o’clock the crown performs three functions: setting the alarm, winding it, and stopping it. It also enables regulation of the alarm duration. The crown at 4 o’clock is used for setting the time and winding the movement on non-automatic models."

 

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Type: Wristwatch
• Model: Wrist Alarm - Memovox
• Year / Era: c. 1953 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: Two-tone Silver-tone
• Features: Arabic numerals, baton hour markers. Sweep-second hand. Wrist alarm

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: JLC 814
• Jewels: 17
• Movement Functions:
  • Sweep seconds
  • Wrist Alarm
  • Serviced on December 2025
• Power Reserve: 54-hours
• Frequency: 18,000vph

Case & Band

• Material: 10K Gold filled
• Case Shape: Round
• Bezel: Smooth
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Back: Screw-in
• Crown: Two-crowns - Pull-Push
• Band Type: Black leather two-piece strap
• Case Back Markings: Cased and Timed in the U.S.A. By LeCoultre 10KT. Gold Filled 2338132

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 35
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 36.5
• Case Lug to Lug: 38
• Case Thickness: 11
• Lug Width: 18
• Band Width: 18

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, some signs of wear consistent with use and aged, a solid case, bezel and dial.
• Extras: This timepiece has been fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, confirming that it runs accurately.

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