Usually when things are complicated, it means more stress, more work, and more effort, but in the end, it's worth it. The same holds true for wristwatches, where gifted artisans and engineers labor for months to create complicated timepieces that transcend art and talent. When it comes to wristwatches, the highest realms of respect and value are reserved for these watches that do much more than merely tell time.

Jaeger-LeCoultre created the classically beautiful Tribute to Seep Sea Memovox watch to pay homage to their famous and very limited production vintage alarm model, the Deep Sea. The company created two limited editions, a European version made in 959 pieces, and a U.S. market version, only made in 359 pieces. Exceedingly few people have the opportunity to own an original Deep Sea. JLC created the LeCoultre Spécial Amérique 1959, this special tribute watch made for the U.S. market, offered only 359 more the opportunity to own a legendary Deep Sea.

It is a wonderful tribute watch, rich in details and a faithful recreation of the original.

We were fortunate to acquire this unworn collector-new version purchased from a JLC authorized dealer in 2016, and safely stored away unworn by the collector. It is the third to last such watch to ever be made, #357 of 359.

It comes complete with its full complement of original certificate, booklets, manuals, and original inner and outer box.

It is part of a discerning collection we are selling from a renowned pediatrician.

While any U.S. market edition of this watch is very difficult to find, and exclusivity is assured, a new version is next to impossible to purchase.

*For this watch payment must be made by bank wire unless prior arrangements with us are made.

• Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Q2028440, "LeCoultre Spécial Amérique 1959"
• Limited edition no.: 357/359
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case condition: New
• Dimensions: 40.5mm diameter without the crowns
• Dial: Black with luminous dart indexes, alarm indicator. Luminous steel baton hands.
• Hands: Luminous steel batons
• Movement type: High-grade, automatic, Cal. 956, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring
• Jewels: 23 rubies
• Band: Original, JLC, unworn
• Crystal type: Acrylic
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Box/Papers: Complete set: All original certificate, booklets, manual, and original inner and outer boxes.
• 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