{"product_id":"vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-alarm-watch-two-tone-dial-rare-case-cal-814-from-1950s","title":"Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox, Alarm watch, Two tone dial, Rare Case, Cal. 814 from 1950's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox is one of the most historically important watches ever made by the \"watchmaker's watchmaker.\" Introduced in 1950 at the Basel Fair, Jaeger-LeCoultre's alarm wristwatch was one of the most significant releases within the watch industry. Signed \"LeCoultre\" on the dial, this example was destined for the American market - the shorter signature that US collectors know so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis LeCoultre Memovox carries the complication that defined the model line — a mechanical wrist alarm, operated through two crowns: the lower for time, the upper for the alarm. When it goes off, the hammer strikes a post on the caseback, producing the distinctive Memovox buzz. This example is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 814, the improved successor to the original Cal. 489, produced from 1953 to 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe case is where this example stands apart - a rarely seen Schwab \u0026amp; Wuischpard construction with distinctive angular faceted lugs, a 10K gold-filled bezel, and a stainless steel back, stamped S\u0026amp;W. These sculpted lugs turn up far less often than the standard lug Memovox cases of the period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e✓ Professional inspection by our watchmaker — serviced and running well\u003cbr\u003e✓ One-year warranty\u003cbr\u003e✓ Express shipping included\u003cbr\u003e✓ Carefully packed and ready to wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStainless steel case with 10K gold-filled bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCase maker's stamp: S\u0026amp;W (Schwab \u0026amp; Wuischpard, New York)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCase diameter: 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLug to lug: 41mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThickness: 11mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAngular faceted lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTwo crowns - time and alarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOriginal two-tone silvered dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCenter alarm disc with triangular alarm pointer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eApplied gold markers with Arabic 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGold dauphine hands with sweep seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLeCoultre Caliber 814, manual wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e17 jewels, twin-barrel construction - separate power for time and alarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMechanical alarm complication with caseback-strike hammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAmerican market movement with VXN import stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eServiced and running well, alarm functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DuMarko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49266630361340,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2266\/1116\/files\/IMG_5080.jpg?v=1783679634","url":"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/products\/vintage-jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-alarm-watch-two-tone-dial-rare-case-cal-814-from-1950s","provider":"DuMarko","version":"1.0","type":"link"}