1970s Jaeger-Lecoultre Memovox speed beat ref. 875.42 “Tuxedo”
Established in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in the Swiss Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been at the forefront of horological innovation. Known as the “watchmaker’s watchmaker,” it has developed some of the most intricate and complicated movements in history, including the Reverso in 1931, a timepiece with a reversible case originally designed for polo players. Jaeger-LeCoultre has also introduced groundbreaking innovations like the Futurematic and Geophysic collections. The brand is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, creating not only technically advanced movements but also dials and cases of unparalleled beauty. Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to be a leader in haute horlogerie, combining technical expertise with artistic vision.
Launched in 1950, the Memovox 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.