{"product_id":"lecoultre-memovox-bumper-wind-automatic-as09107","title":"LeCoultre Memovox Bumper-Wind Automatic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe first popular mechanical alarm wristwatch was the Vulcain Cricket. It gained many accolades upon its debut in 1947, making its way onto the wrists of numerous notable individuals — including several U.S. Presidents.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the late 1940s, Jaeger-LeCoultre began producing its own mechanical alarm watch to compete with the popular Cricket.  Utilizing a unique twin-crown system and a unique alarm mechanism — the Memovox employs a hammer that strikes against a post welded to the caseback, whereas the Cricket uses a resonant, dual-case back design — JLC set itself apart and in so doing, created one of the most iconic models of post-War watchmaking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLeCoultre's earliest Memovox expressions were largely 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. This particular example dates to the 1950s and bears the hallmarks of a U.S. model, the most distinct of which is the use of a “LeCoultre” signature rather than “Jaeger-LeCoultre” branding on the dial. (Another sign, located inside the snapback case, is a stamp reading “Cased and Timed in the United States.”)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoused in a 37mm 10K gold-filled, two-tone stainless steel case with dual winding crowns, an acrylic crystal, and a smooth bezel, it features a luminous, two-piece silver-tone dial with an inner, rotating alarm-setting disc. Applied ‘dart’ and ‘Arabic’ quadrant indices are joined by luminous ‘dauphine’ hands, while the self-winding Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 815 bumper movement provides power. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe dial and luminous elements are in absolutely stunning condition on this particular example, suggesting it likely spent some time visiting home in Le Sentier in recent years - as it shows signs of a professional dial restoration, or perhaps an old-stock replacement, likely by the manufacture. This is the spa treatment we all deserve when we're pushing 70!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith its handsome dial and delightful alarm sound, this piece is sure to make you smile every time you strap it on your wrist!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaeger LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40381888102487,"sku":"40980061","price":2585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/DSC_5564.jpg?v=1730493826","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/lecoultre-memovox-bumper-wind-automatic-as09107","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}