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Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Memovox' Travel Alarm Clock with Date

Partially verified

This Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox travel alarm clock dates to circa the 1970s according to the auction catalog. Measuring approximately 45 mm square, the clock is described as having a stainless steel case with vermeil on the reverse, alongside a blue speckled lacquer surround. It features a brushed gold-tone dial with a broad chapter ring displaying black Roman numerals, luminous baton hands, a central revolving alarm indicator disc marked with an arrow, and a date display at 3 o'clock. The manual-wind movement is housed in a case stamped with serial number 1226567.

Front view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox travel alarm clock with blue speckled bezel and brushed gold dial
Front view of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox travel alarm clock with blue speckled bezel and brushed gold dial — Freeman's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
freemansauction.com
Category
Clock · Travel alarm clock
Maker / attribution
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
100
Source-reported date
Circa 1970's
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
1226567

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

Construction and Exterior

This travel alarm clock features a square case measuring approximately 45 mm. The front of the case is defined by a blue lacquer frame characterized by gold specks, edged with narrow gilt borders.

The reverse of the casing is finished in vermeil. Source documentation notes chipping to the lacquer at the corners and wear to the vermeil on the back.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case size: Approx. 45 mm”
  • “Square case front framed in blue lacquer with gold specks and narrow gilt borders.”
  • “There is chipping to the lacquer on the corners and wear to the vermeil on the back.”

Dial and Indication

The dial is finished in brushed gold. It incorporates a circular outer chapter ring detailed with black painted Roman numerals.

Functions include a central rotating alarm disc featuring minute-track graduations and a black triangular indicator. A date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock, displaying black numerals on a white disc. The dial is signed 'JAEGER-LECOULTRE' below the logo and marked 'T SWISS MADE T' at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Brushed gold”
  • “Circular brushed gilt outer chapter ring bearing black painted Roman numerals.”
  • “Dial marked 'JAEGER-LECOULTRE' below the brand logo at 12 o'clock and 'T SWISS MADE T' at 6 o'clock.”

Mechanism and Provenance

The movement is identified as a manual-wind type. The case is stamped with the serial number 1226567.

The clock is sold as is. The source does not provide a visual inspection of the movement or internal components.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Manual wind”
  • “Stamps: Case back: 1226567.”
  • “All lots are sold “AS IS”.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber number?
  • Can the date of production be narrowed beyond 'circa 1970s'?
  • What is the base metal composition of the vermeil-finished back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Memovox' Travel Alarm Clock with Date
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJaeger LeCoultre“Maker: Jaeger LeCoultre”
ModelMemovox“Model: Memovox”
YearCirca 1970's“Year: Circa 1970's”
Case sizeApprox. 45 mm“Case size: Approx. 45 mm”
Case materialStainless steel“Case material: Stainless steel”
MovementManual wind“Movement: Manual wind”
FunctionsAlarm, date“Functions: Alarm, date”
Case back stamp1226567“Stamps: Case back: 1226567.”
Included accessoriesLeather travel pouch“Sold with: Jaeger LeCoultre leather travel pouch”

Visible details

  • Square case front framed in blue lacquer with gold specks and narrow gilt borders.
  • Circular brushed gilt outer chapter ring bearing black painted Roman numerals.
  • Central rotating alarm disc with minute-track graduations and a black triangular indicator.
  • Aperture at 3 o'clock displaying a black numeral on a white date disc.
  • Black hands with luminous strips and a thin central seconds hand.
  • Dial marked 'JAEGER-LECOULTRE' below the brand logo at 12 o'clock and 'T SWISS MADE T' at 6 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • Source notes chipping to the lacquer on corners and wear to vermeil on the back, though the reverse is not shown.
  • The manual-wind movement and included leather travel pouch are not visible in the photograph.

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

Consulted source

JAEGER-LECOULTRE, 'MEMOVOX' TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK WITH DATE | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 70e15cf7da

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