Jaeger Lecoultre Memovox Ref 3079 Original dial Cal K916 Full Set

  

Magnificent Jaeger Lecoultre Memovox - Ref 3079 - Original dial - Cal K916 - Full set. Very nice Jaeger Lecoultre "Balanced Program Club" from the 1960's. The watch has an original dial with a light grey color. It comes with gold batons for every hour.

The hands are original and in excellent condition. The watch has the date at 3 o'clock. It is a "Swiss" model. The case is in 18K gold electroplated and stainless-steel. Outside of the back case, you have engraved: "Use 1300 Wrench". It is an automatic movement with caliber K916 and 17 jewels. It comes with a black original JLC leather strap and original JLC buckle. Full set with box and international guarantee.

Very collectible timepiece to add to your collection. The story of Lecoultre started in 1833 with Charles Antoine LeCoultre. In 1844 he invented the "millionometre" and then in 1851, he obtained a gold medal for his work and products at the universal exhibition.

In 1877, LeCoultre built movement and between 1860 and 1925, it made 60,000 with various level of complication. 1925 is the merger with Edmond Jaeger.

After this time came amazing pieces like the duoplan and the smallest caliber 101. Then came the Reverso in 1931, the Memovox in 1951, the Futurematic in 1953. In july 2000, the company became part of the Richemont group. Automatic movement with caliber K916 with 17 jewels, 28,800 bph and 20 second alarm (Manual wind). Diameter excluding winding crown: 37mm Length including lugs: 44mm.