1970s Jaeger-Lecoultre Memovox 875.42 speed beat “Tuxedo” dial

The history of Jaeger-Lecoultre dates back to 1833, in the heart of the Vallée de Joux. During this period, the company has been at the origin of numerous timepieces and great horological achievements, such as the Reverso, the Memovox and the Geomatic. As passionate advice, never miss an appointment with the absolute classic that is the Memovox.

Launched in 1950, it is one of the flagship Jaeger-LeCoultre models, which has been produced and reissued ever since. It is in 1956 that will come out the automatic version that became the first automatic watch with alarm.

If I’m telling you 28 800 pulsations per hour, a JLC logo at 9 o’clock, do you find out? Of course a very coveted Memovox 875.42 3Speed Beat”, the first automatic Memovox featuring a rotor movement.

This gorgeous version is run by the 916 movements, has a flawless “Tuxedo” dial with a magnificent tropicalized blue/purple disc. This model was notoriously worn by french actor Claude Brasseur.