Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox, 18k Gold, Cal. 825 Automatic Alarm, circa 1969

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox (c.1969)
18k Yellow Gold | Cal. 825 Automatic Alarm | 37mm

A mechanical alarm wristwatch might sound like a novelty today—but in the 1960s, it was pure innovation. This 18k yellow gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox from circa 1969 is not just a beautiful object—it's a piece of horological problem-solving at its finest.

Housed in a solid 18k gold case with crisp lugs and a classic dual-crown configuration, this Memovox stands out with its sunburst champagne dial and inner rotating alarm disc. At 37mm, the case wears perfectly on modern wrists, offering presence without shouting.

The dial is clean, well-proportioned and perfectly period, with a bold triangular marker on the inner disc pointing to your chosen alarm time. It’s equal parts practical and poetic—the kind of feature that harks back to a time when your watch didn’t just tell the time, it helped structure your day.

Inside beats the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 825, one of the most sophisticated alarm movements of its time: a self-winding mechanical movement with date and alarm functions, driven by a bumper rotor. You can literally feel the watch moving with you throughout the day, storing energy for the unmistakable buzz of the alarm function—a delightful mechanical chirp that still surprises first-time wearers.

It’s currently fitted to a new high-quality black leather strap that allows the golden tones of the case and dial to take centre stage.

The Memovox has always held a special place in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s history—arguably their most functional and beloved complication. And in solid gold, with this dial and this movement, it becomes something more: a conversation starter, a collector’s piece, and a genuinely useful vintage tool watch wrapped in luxury.

There’s just one available—and these gold-cased automatic Memovoxes from the golden era rarely hang around for long. If it’s calling to you, don’t sleep on it (just set the alarm instead). And if it’s not quite right? No problem—you’ve got 14 days to send it back.