No. 84456711

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Jaeger-LeCoultre - Memovox - No Reserve Price - Unisex - 1950-1959
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Jaeger-LeCoultre - Memovox - No Reserve Price - Unisex - 1950-1959

Beautiful vintage JLC Memovox with special ordered dial, commissioned by "FORD MOTOR" Provenance : Legendary Jaeger Le-Coultre Memovox, with dual crowns system. One for time keeping and the other crown to adjust the alarm indicator on the dial. Once the hour hand passes the indicator, the watch will vibrate and act as an alarm. Ingenious design back in the 40s for motorists to time their parking duration. Till today, Memovox is still being regarded as one of the most important creation for horology achievement. This particular piece is a customised order by no other than "FORD MOTOR", there is visible inscription at the case back of " Champion Sales Management Performance, November - December 1955 " also with a signature of Henry Ford II . As research stated, this watch was a gift for management at FORD MOTOR by the founder during 1955, for sales performance. At 12 o'clock on the dial, there's a special order Ford logo as index ( should be made out of enamel ). Adding a strong characteristic to a reference that already collectible. Watch Stats : Era circa 1950 - 1955 10K gold plated case with fancy lugs Case size approx. 34. mm Manual Wind movement with alarm function. Watch movement works perfectly without flaws Nap on case back with engraving Watch strap is third-party leather strap A beautiful and collectible vintage JLC Memovox, rarely seen on the market and a piece of history for the custom dial. The watch is located in Hong Kong, ship internationally. Thank you

No. 84456711

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Jaeger-LeCoultre - Memovox - No Reserve Price - Unisex - 1950-1959

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Memovox - No Reserve Price - Unisex - 1950-1959

Beautiful vintage JLC Memovox with special ordered dial, commissioned by "FORD MOTOR"

Provenance :
Legendary Jaeger Le-Coultre Memovox, with dual crowns system. One for time keeping and the other crown to adjust the alarm indicator on the dial. Once the hour hand passes the indicator, the watch will vibrate and act as an alarm. Ingenious design back in the 40s for motorists to time their parking duration. Till today, Memovox is still being regarded as one of the most important creation for horology achievement.

This particular piece is a customised order by no other than "FORD MOTOR", there is visible inscription at the case back of
" Champion Sales Management Performance, November - December 1955 " also with a signature of Henry Ford II . As research stated, this watch was a gift for management at FORD MOTOR by the founder during 1955, for sales performance.

At 12 o'clock on the dial, there's a special order Ford logo as index ( should be made out of enamel ). Adding a strong characteristic to a reference that already collectible.

Watch Stats :

Era circa 1950 - 1955
10K gold plated case with fancy lugs
Case size approx. 34. mm
Manual Wind movement with alarm function. Watch movement works perfectly without flaws
Nap on case back with engraving
Watch strap is third-party leather strap

A beautiful and collectible vintage JLC Memovox, rarely seen on the market and a piece of history for the custom dial. The watch is located in Hong Kong, ship internationally.

Thank you

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