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Favre-Leuba Genève Memo Raider Alarm Watch

Partially verified

The Favre-Leuba Memo Raider is a 1970s stainless steel mechanical alarm wristwatch featuring a 44mm TV-shaped cushion case with a brushed finish. Its silver dial incorporates a contrasting blue and black segmented track, applied batons with luminous accents, a blue alarm hand, and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. Dual controls at 2 and 4 o'clock operate the time and alarm functions. The seller reports that the watch is powered by an automatic 17-jewel mechanical calibre 917 with a 49-hour power reserve, fitted with a mineral crystal and a steel bracelet.

Front view of the Favre-Leuba Memo Raider showing the TV-style steel case, silver dial, and blue track
Front view of the Favre-Leuba Memo Raider showing the TV-style steel case, silver dial, and blue track — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Mechanical alarm wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Favre-Leuba
Reference
53153
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws3607
Source-reported date
c.1970s
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Design and Construction

The timepiece features a faceted, TV-shaped stainless steel case measuring 44mm in width. The case is finished with a brushed texture and is paired with an integrated-style multi-link stainless steel bracelet.

Operational controls are located on the right side of the case at the 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions to manage time and alarm functions.

Evidence for this section
  • “Faceted stainless steel TV-shaped case with brushed finishing and visible light surface marks.”
  • “Width 44mm”
  • “Dual right-side controls located near 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock.”
  • “Integrated-style multi-link brushed stainless steel bracelet.”

Dial and Visual Features

The watch features a silver dial with an inner ring track in blue and black. Applied hour markers include luminous accents. A date window is positioned at 3 o'clock.

Dial text includes 'FAVRE-LEUBA GENÈVE' at the top, 'memo raider' at the bottom, and '- SWISS MADE -' flanking the 6 o'clock marker.

Evidence for this section
  • “Silver dial with an inner ring track in blue and black, applied hour markers, and a date window at 3 o'clock.”
  • “Dial inscriptions include 'FAVRE-LEUBA GENÈVE' at top, 'memo raider' at bottom, and '- SWISS MADE -' flanking the 6 o'clock marker.”

Technical Specifications

According to the dealer specifications, the watch is fitted with a mineral crystal and is powered by an automatic 17-jewel mechanical Calibre 917 with a 49-hour power reserve.

The movement, calibre number, and internal condition are not verified through direct observation in the provided source material.

Evidence for this section
  • “Crystal Mineral”
  • “Calibre 917”
  • “Jewels 17”
  • “Power Reserve 49hrs”

Open research questions

  • Are the reported stickers and swing ticket original to this specific serial/production run?
  • Can the movement be inspected to verify the Calibre 917 designation?
  • What is the functional status of the alarm mechanism?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Favre-Leuba Genève Memo Raider Alarm Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Model Reference53153“Model Ref 53153”
Calibre917“Calibre 917”
Jewels17“Jewels 17”
Case Width44mm“Width 44mm”
Case MaterialSteel“Case Steel”
CrystalMineral“Crystal Mineral”
Lug Width24mm“Lug width 24mm”

Visible details

  • Faceted stainless steel TV-shaped case with brushed finishing and visible light surface marks.
  • Dual right-side controls located near 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock.
  • Silver dial with an inner ring track in blue and black, applied hour markers, and a date window at 3 o'clock.
  • Dial inscriptions include 'FAVRE-LEUBA GENÈVE' at top, 'memo raider' at bottom, and '- SWISS MADE -' flanking the 6 o'clock marker.
  • Integrated-style multi-link brushed stainless steel bracelet.

Research qualifications

  • Calibre number, movement condition, and reported case back stickers or swing ticket are not visible in the supplied photograph and rely entirely on dealer cataloguing.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Favre Leuba Geneve Memo Raider Alarm Watch - Silver Dial - c.1970s – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record c4859d3fa5

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