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Clock · Travel alarm watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Travel Watch

Partially verified

This Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox pocket alarm or travel watch, identified by reference 11007, dates to approximately 1960. The timepiece is housed in a hinged metal case with a black and gold-colored finish, constructed in an Art Deco style. It is powered by a hand-wound mechanical movement, specifically caliber 911, bearing the factory number 1784462. The gold-colored dial features applied Roman numerals and a date window positioned at the three o'clock mark. The watch includes an integrated alarm function, operated via two crowns. The auction description notes the piece retains both of its original crowns and is accompanied by its original bag. The watch is reported to be in working condition, although there is noticeable wear to the gold plating on the rear of the case and the top suspension eyelet is absent from the structure.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox travel alarm watch in hinged case, shown with original carrying bag.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox travel alarm watch in hinged case, shown with original carrying bag. — Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Travel alarm watch
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
11007
Catalogue / lot identifier
730
Source-reported date
circa 1960
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
1784462

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 and Dial

The watch is presented in a hinged metal case designed in an Art Deco style. It is designed to function as a travel clock, allowing it to stand when the case is opened, providing visibility for the user.

The gold-colored dial is distinguished by applied Roman numerals and a date aperture located at the three o'clock position. The auction report indicates that both crowns remain original to the watch, while the metal case displays minor wear on the gold plating on the reverse side.

Evidence for this section
  • “hinged metal case in Art Deco style”
  • “gold-colored dial with Roman numerals”
  • “date at three o'clock”
  • “both crowns original”

Movement and Functionality

The timekeeping and alarm functions are powered by the hand-wound caliber 911 movement. According to the auction description, the movement is marked and carries the factory production number 1784462. The watch is recorded as having an active alarm function for added utility as a travel instrument.

The auction house states that the watch is currently running and the alarm function is working as intended. The movement's specific escapement type and mechanical history beyond these details are not provided in the source information.

Evidence for this section
  • “hand-wound movement caliber 911”
  • “factory number 1784462”
  • “clock runs, alarm clock working”

Provenance and Documentation

The object is recorded as lot 730 in the archives of Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg. The item was listed for auction in November 2023. It is documented alongside its original storage bag, which is included as part of the lot.

The condition of the watch is described as age-appropriate. No further provenance or history of ownership is provided in the auction documentation, other than the details of the auction event itself.

Evidence for this section
  • “Lot 730”
  • “Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg”
  • “with original bag”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific material composition of the case beyond the gold plating?
  • Are there additional records confirming the manufacturing year beyond the estimate of circa 1960?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Travel Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJaeger-LeCoultre“Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox pocket alarm pocket watch”
Reference11007“reference 11007”
MovementCaliber 911“hand-wound movement caliber 911”
Factory Number1784462“factory number 1784462”
Dimensions43 x 37 x 11 mm“43 x 37 x 11 mm (HxWxD)”
Case StyleArt Deco“hinged metal case in Art Deco style”

Visible details

  • Hinged case design allowing it to stand
  • Gold-colored dial with Roman hour markers
  • Date display aperture at three o'clock
  • Two crowns for time and alarm management

Research qualifications

  • Condition of the internal movement components not visible
  • Accuracy of the alarm mechanism or timekeeping not independently verified

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

Consulted source

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox pocket alarm pocket watch / travel watch

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 42b25b98ce

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