Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E855

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm

Basic Info Listing code : RBDZX8 Brand : Jaeger-LeCoultre Model : Memovox Reference number : E855 Dealer product code : JL10683 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1960 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : South Africa, Johannesburg Price : 3,200 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : K825 Number of jewels : 17 Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 37 mm Water resistance : Not water resistant Bezel material : Steel Crystal : Plexiglass Dial : Silver Dial numerals : No numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Clasp : Buckle Clasp material : Steel Functions Date, Alarm Other More details : Central seconds, Luminous hands, Only Original Parts Product safety : Show information The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox ref. E855 is one of the most iconic vintage alarm watches ever made, produced mainly from the early 1960s through the 1970s. It features a 37mm case, dual-crown design, and a clean, balanced dial with a date window at 3 o’clock and an internal alarm disc. The watch is powered by the automatic calibre K825 (bumper automatic), one of the most important early self-winding alarm movements in watchmaking history. This calibre allows the watch to automatically wind while also powering a mechanical alarm that rings on the wrist. The E855 is often considered the “date” evolution of earlier Memovox models and is appreciated for its proportions, everyday wearability, and classic mid-century design language. It has also become highly collectible due to its association with 1960s design and pop culture visibility (including appearances in shows like Mad Men). Despite its utility, it remains elegant and understated—typical of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s tool-watch philosophy at the time. Key points: 37mm stainless steel (and some gold variants) Automatic calibre K825 bumper movement Mechanical alarm complication Date function at 3 o’clock Produced mainly 1960s–1970s