Jaeger-LeCoultre Mk I Memovox E 855 Unpolished

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox reference E 855 is one of my favorite watches of all time. This example dates to circa 1959-1960. The case measures 37mm in diameter and wears excellent. The case appears to be unpolished. It is a MK I Memovox with the applied Arabic 12. These are quite uncommon and very cool variants. The dial has taken on a warm patina.

The watch is powered by the calibre 825, the first automatic alarm wristwatch to incorporate the calendar complication. The movement is a bumper-automatic, which means it does not rotate a full 360 degrees. Instead, the oscillating weight will bounce back and forth between two spring sides within the movement.

Along with the Atmos clock and Reversos, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s advancements in alarm timepieces throughout the 20th century are certainly one of the most iconic genres from the Le Sentier manufacturer. Perhaps the quintessential Memovox is the reference E 855 from the 1960s. The reference’s “E” stands for Etanche, which indicates the case is a water-resistant model.

The watch does not come with box or papers. It was recently serviced and is running well.

To learn more about this model, read Charlie Dunne’s Collector's Guide: Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 855.

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