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JAEGER LE COULTRE 50's MEMO BOX Cal.P489
JAEGER LE COULTRE 50's MEMO BOX Cal.P489
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Introducing Jaeger-LeCoultre's "Memovox" in the 1950s .
Jaeger-LeCoultre began in 1833 when Antoine LeCoultre opened a watch workshop in Switzerland.
At the time, LeCoultre was an engineer who designed the machine tools needed to make watches, rather than making watches.
Later, in the 1930s , he became serious about developing products for his own brand, and by leveraging his experience indirectly involved in watch manufacturing, he created watches with original ideas that would have been unimaginable to a true watchmaker. We will announce one after another.
The company is a watch manufacturer with many glorious stories, including the jeweled watch equipped with the world's smallest movement that shone on Queen Elizabeth II 's wrist during her coronation.
The "Memobox" we are introducing this time is an early model of a hand-wound movement.
The dial, which was originally white, has changed to a beautiful beige gradation due to aging.
The wonderful discoloration that can only be found in vintage pieces is attractive.
The hands used are losanges, which means "diamond" in French.
It has a classic appearance and is characterized by a deep blue color that has been hardened to increase the hardness of the needle.
Vintage-specific details match the Memovox atmosphere.
If you look at the case, there are two crowns at the 2 o'clock position and 4 o'clock position, the alarm is set at the 2 o'clock position and the time is set at the 4 o'clock position.
This double crown design is a distinctive design that has been inherited by successive Memovox models.
This is a bottle that allows you to fully enjoy the historic Jaeger-LeCoultre.
The movement is a hand-wound model, equipped with Cal.P489 .
This movement has a beautiful structure, with the characteristic bridge shape unique to alarm clocks, a screw balance, and the company name engraved in gold letters.
It has an alarm function, so when the specified time comes, it will notify you of the time with a unique sound.
Size: Height: 41mm , Width: 34.9mm , Thickness: 9.6mm , Weight: 33g .
Because it has an alarm function, it is a bit large for a 1950s watch, but the thickness is kept to a minimum so it fits comfortably on your wrist.
Although it has a classic design, it has a casual feel due to aging, so it goes well with casual styles such as denim shirts, flannel shirts, and BD shirts.
In terms of condition, the case has no noticeable scratches and the edges are firm.
The dial has some distinctive discoloration due to aging, but there is no corrosion and there is no problem with visibility.
There is some peeling of the luminous paint on part of the hour hand, but this does not affect its use.
The movement is in good condition and working without problems, and the alarm function is also working.
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Manufacture year | 1950s |
| movement | Cal.P489 / Manual winding |
| case size | Length 41 mm (including lugs) / Width 34,9 mm (including crown) / Thickness 9,6 mm / Lug width 17 mm / Weight 33 g |
| case material | SS (stainless steel) |
| accessories | Watch body/original case/our store warranty (1 year free warranty) |
| situation | Antique (used) |
| Waterproof function | non-waterproof |
| Note | *This product will be overhauled after you place your order, so it will take approximately 1 to 2 months to ship. Thank you for your understanding. *The color may look slightly different on the screen and in real life. note that. *This product is also sold in stores. Although we update the stock quantity from time to time, there may be times when the product you have purchased is out of stock. Please note that in the unlikely event that there is no scheduled arrival, we may cancel your order. |
All watches handled by our store are internally inspected by a professional watch mechanic when they arrive, and are determined to be genuine before being sold, so you can use them with confidence.
When you purchase your watch, we will deliver it to you with a new leather strap.
Please select your desired color from the order selection tab and place your order.
*For products with genuine watch straps or metal bands, the leather strap will not be attached and will be sent separately as a spare.
We will also send you a special case for the watch when shipping.
●Please be sure to check the information after purchasing an antique watch●
At RESUME, when selling antique watches, we do not hand them over immediately after receiving your order, but instead request an overhaul (hereinafter referred to as OH) from a professional craftsman, and then deliver the watch after the OH is completed. (Duration is approximately 1-2 months)
Our professional craftsmen, who are certified as watch repair technicians, will completely disassemble your watch, replace consumable parts such as internal gaskets, clean it, lubricate it, and maintain it to the point where it is within ±1 minute per day.
We will also send you our own OH certificate, as well as photos of the machine when it was disassembled and serviced, to show you what kind of work was done during the OH upon delivery.
Of course, because the product itself is a used item, there is no guarantee that it will never break, but we have taken this precaution so that you can enjoy the original performance of the watch and use it with confidence in the future. Thank you for your understanding.
When purchasing a product, we provide a one-year warranty period depending on the model. Even if the product is out of date, we will repair it for a fee. If you don't have a repair shop near you, please feel free to contact us.
