The large Jaeger-LeCoultre "Jumbo" Memovox ref. E872 showcased in today's offering is a striking and desirable example of one of JLC's early retro-era automatic Memovox watches.

Because of its style, size, and rarity, its developed somewhat of its own cult following. And for good reason. We really like its large retro styled case with distinctive shape and two-tone dial with "wide boy" markers.

It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.6 out of 10. Our photos couldn't do it justice.

In vintage times, as lifestyle paces moved faster and faster, top Swiss firms needed a way to enhance the experiences of their now frequently traveling top clients. The renowned engineers at Jaeger-LeCoultre rose to the occasion by creating the company's famed Memovox alarm wristwatch in 1951.

This special wristwatch featured a fully mechanical alarm system that its owner could use to better organize and govern his most precious possession - his time. To pull off this technological marvel, Jaeger-LeCoultre equipped these watches with significant inner alarm gearing and even an additional stem and crown, making many elements of second movement that worked seamlessly in conjunction with the normal timing portion.

Not content with simply creating a wrist alarm, Jaeger-LeCoultre then produced the world's first automatic alarm model, a feat that significantly added to the mechanism's complexity.

This is a prime restored example of an E872. Its case presents as mint. It original JLC dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as JLC factory done to the naked eye.

It has a much deeper and rich darker tone than our photos suggest.

As part of the restoration, it has just been fully serviced. It winds very smoothly and is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a new JLC in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch, it comes equipped with a new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Note: Information on the caliber 916 movement found in this watch can be found in Jaeger-LeCoultre: A Guide for the Collector, Basha, 2008, pg. 145.

Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year made: c. 1971
Model: Memovox, ref. E872
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Alarm (Reveil), Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Semi Quick-Setting Date
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case condition: Presents as mint
Dimensions: 39mm diameter (excluding crowns) by approx. 46mm long lug tip to tip
Dial: Royal blue with just a hint of a purple tone with inner minutes/seconds chapter in white, steel faceted applied "wide boy" baton indexes, luminous hour batons, aperture for the date at 6, expertly restored
Hands: Original, steel batons filled with luminous material
Movement type:  High grade, Cal. 916, self-winding full rotor bi-directional winding automatic, complete second alarm mechanism, rhodium plated, shock protected, 17 jewels, direct sweep seconds, glucydur balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Approximate 45 hour power reserve.
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
Width between lugs: 20mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, original, excellent condition
Servicing: It has just been fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It winds very smoothly and is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a new JLC in our testing recording position.
Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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