69 Jaeger-LeCoultre A rare and massive, Memovox Snowdrop, alarm automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with integrated original bracelet, guarantee and box.
Estimate: € 10.000 – 20.000
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- Model Memovox Snowdrop
- Year Circa 1970s
- Reference 73800-21
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Jaeger-LeCoultre bracelet, approximate length 185mm
- Movement Automatic, cal. 916, 17 jewels
- Movement Number 2'112'113
- Dimension 43mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Jeager-LeCoultre guarantee, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
A refined and distinctive example of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s celebrated Memovox, the present “Snowdrop” perfectly illustrates the manufacture’s ability to combine technical ingenuity with bold design. Its rounded, saucer-like case has earned the model its characteristic “UFO” nickname, reflecting the futuristic aesthetic of the period.The dial is preserved with notable clarity and features a finely printed chemin de fer minute track, applied baton indexes, slender hands, and the rotating alarm disc that defines the Memovox line. Gently aged tritium lume enhances its vintage appeal, while the σ (sigma) symbols flanking the signature at 6 o’clock indicate the use of solid gold indexes. The characteristic dual-crown configuration allows for intuitive operation of the time and alarm functions. Powering the watch is a self-winding Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox movement, renowned for its reliability and distinctive mechanical chime, embodying the manufacture’s expertise in alarm wristwatch technology.
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