CIRCA: 1970s CASE NUMBER: 1271592
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 38.5 mm
DIAL: Silvered dial with blue interior minute track and steel hour markers, date aperture at 3 o'clock.
BRACELET MATERIAL: Black leather strap
BRACELET SIZE: 6-3/4 inches - 8-1/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic, no. 2113779
FUNCTIONS: Time, date, and alarm.
CALIBER: 916
Jaeger LeCoultre had an explosion of interesting case designs for the Memovox line in the 1970s. Examples with the Cal 916 movement were funky, colorful, futuristic, and fun, combined with unsurpassed JLC quality. The dial with patina and case with oversized JL-signed crowns provide an authentic vintage appearance. The applied logo at the "9" hour marker is an attractive touch. A truly beautiful reference typical of the period.
Condition
Silvered dial and hands appear original to the watch. Dial with spotting and discoloration throughout; hands with pitting and scratches. Luminous material in the dial and hands fully intact, appears original to the watch, with some darkening from age. Case with scratches throughout consistent with age and wear. Movement running at time of cataloging.
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