{"product_id":"jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-as01178","title":"Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first time you hear a mechanical alarm will stick with you.  For the generation that has only ever known the annoying buzz of an electric clock, the mechanical alarm seems wholly other-worldly - a lost sound of a lost era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Memovox was introduced in 1950 by Jaeger Lecoultre, and while these early models were entirely manually wound (the upper crown wound the spring for the alarm function while the lower crown wound the timekeeping mainspring), automatic models, released in 1959, quickly became the norm.  The Memovox was the perfect mixture of innovation and style and by the early 1960s, the watch had become a mainstay in JLC's lineup.  And while the mechanical alarm was used by scads of brands in an array of designs and executions, the Memovox from JLC is generally considered the benchmark of the model.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation of the alarm function is controlled through the top crown.  Winding it (as you would a manual movement), charges a spring and holds it in tension until the alarm goes off.  Pulling the same crown out allows you to rotate the inner dial, and align the triangle on the inner ring with the time at which you desire the alarm to activate.  Once activated, simply pulling the top crown out will silence the alarm, allowing the user to set a new time (think: snooze). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJLC offered the Memovox in many expressions, many of which were small (34mm) gold-plated or solid gold options.  While these offer an interesting twist on a typical dress watch, the rarer steel variants that weighed in at roughly 37mm are the most sought after today.  These 'jumbo' Memovoxes are truly stunning and eternally wearable on the modern wrist.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example features the desirable Cal. 825 automatic unit, offering the added complication of a date window at 3:00.  Additionally, it comes with its original box, guarantee booklet and card with matching serial numbers showing a date of sale of March 4th, 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not often that we come across jumbo Memovoxes.  Even rarer are the days of finding them with their original box and papers.  Combining equal parts wearability and collectibility, this vintage Memovox is one you won't want to miss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on vintage Memovoxes, check out Hodinkee's \"Week On The Wrist\" Feature \u003ca title=\"analog\/shift Hodinkee Week on The Wrist JLC Memovox\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hodinkee.com\/blog\/a-week-on-the-wrist-the-jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-cal-825\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jaeger LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7268768577,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/JaegerLeCoultre_Memovox_Box_Papers_AS01178_1.jpg?v=1444771087","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-as01178","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}