{"product_id":"jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-as09408","title":"Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first popular mechanical alarm wristwatch was the Vulcain Cricket. Upon its debut in 1947, it gained many accolades, making its way onto the wrists of numerous notable individuals — including several U.S. Presidents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1940s, Jaeger-LeCoultre began producing its mechanical alarm watch to compete with the popular Cricket. Utilizing a unique twin-crown system and a special alarm mechanism — the Memovox employs a hammer that strikes against a post welded to the caseback, whereas the Cricket uses a resonant, dual-caseback design — JLC set itself apart and, in so doing, created one of the most iconic models of post-War watchmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre's earliest Memovox expressions were primarily available in Europe, while American-market models — cased in steel, two-tone, or in 14K gold in an array of dial configurations — were offered as early as 1951.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular LeCoultre Memovox, dating back to the 1950s, showcases the collection's unique design and functionality. Housed in a 33mm stainless steel case, it features a domed acrylic crystal and a twin-crown configuration — the 2 o’clock crown controls the alarm function, while the 4 o’clock crown adjusts the main time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial, with its light champagne patina, houses applied ‘dart’ indices, printed quadrant numerals, a sword handset, and a silvered central minute track. The ‘LeCoultre’ insignia below the 12 o’clock marker suggests this model is likely a U.S. version, adding to its collectability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutfitted with an Analog:Shift Byrd Blue Cervo leather strap, this piece is powered by the unique Calibre 814 manual-winding movement equipped with a double barrel and an alarm hammer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOozing with vintage charm, this piece is not only a wristwatch, but a \u003cem\u003ewrist alarm,\u003c\/em\u003e too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome on in and here this watch \u003cem\u003ering\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaeger LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40662367600727,"sku":"40980066","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09408_40980066_JAEGERLECOULTRE_MEMOVOX_E851_-6.jpg?v=1712080683","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-as09408","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}