Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 851 with Extract Unpolished

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox is one of the most important alarm wristwatch models alongside the Vulcain Cricket. The reference E 851 is a rare and early model under their water-resistant cases. This particular example dates to circa 1956. The case is unpolished and features twisted lugs. It measures 35mm in diameter, but the watch wears surprisingly large due to its 44mm length lug-to-lug length.

The non-luminous dial features some marks on the surface and the interior rotating alarm disc is unusual because it says “Wrist Alarm” and this is typically seen on the American-market Memovox watches. It is possible that it been swapped during a service, however it is period correct and the blue paint matches the blue triangles on the dial, so it is possibly original. The hour markers and hands are rose gold, provident a striking appearance on the wrist. The crowns are signed JL for Jaeger-LeCoultre and are the correct size, but possibly later. The calibre P814 movement was just serviced and the alarm sounds is wonderful.

The lug width is slightly under 17mm and it is paired on a “Honey Wind” strap made by Nick Gabarro.

To learn more about the Memovox reference E 851, you can read the full length article on Strictly Vintage Watches below:

https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-reference-e-851

If the dial was perfect, we would value it around $5,000 or more, but we have priced it attractively.

This watch does not come with box and papers, but does include a Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives confirming production of 1956.

(Item SBUXYT1639)

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