Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Ref. E855
Year: 1969.
Movement: Automatic Calibre 825, the first automatic alarm wristwatch to incorporate the calendar complication.
Case Size: 37mm.
Dial and Bezel: Silver dial.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Bracelet: Taupe leather strap from Quaint and Collectible.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
Year: 1969.
Movement: Automatic Calibre 825, the first automatic alarm wristwatch to incorporate the calendar complication.
Case Size: 37mm.
Dial and Bezel: Silver dial.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Bracelet: Taupe leather strap from Quaint and Collectible.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
Year: 1969.
Movement: Automatic Calibre 825, the first automatic alarm wristwatch to incorporate the calendar complication.
Case Size: 37mm.
Dial and Bezel: Silver dial.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Bracelet: Taupe leather strap from Quaint and Collectible.
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.
If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Ref. E855 is one of the most celebrated alarm watches in horological history. Introduced in the 1950s and continuously refined into the late 1960s, the Memovox ("voice of memory") was a pioneering creation—providing a mechanical alarm complication at a time when personal wristwatch alarms were still a novelty.
This 1969 example houses the Calibre 825, an evolution of JLC’s legendary Calibre 815, and notable for being the first automatic alarm movement with a date complication. The watch features a classic silver dial, housed in a 37mm steel case with dual crowns for setting time and alarm functions. This is a watch for the enthusiast who appreciates technical ingenuity paired with understated elegance.
Key Features
Year: 1969
Movement: Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 825 automatic alarm movement with date
Case Size: 37mm stainless steel case
Dial: Original silver dial with inner rotating disc for alarm time
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap: Taupe leather strap from Quaint and Collectible
Sold as watch only
Fully serviced and covered by a 12-month Watts On Watches warranty
A Word on Condition
This watch presents in strong overall condition, showing natural signs of age consistent with careful vintage use. The dial is beautifully preserved, with crisp text and legible alarm disc. The case retains its original lines and proportions, with minimal signs of wear. The twin crowns function as they should, and the alarm complication operates properly following our full professional service.
Why Buy This Watch
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Ref. E855 is not just a watch—it’s a technical landmark. The Calibre 825 represented the apex of mid-century mechanical alarm innovation, marrying function and finesse in a way few watches ever have. This reference remains a favourite among collectors due to its utility, clean aesthetic, and important place in watchmaking history. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most practical and fascinating mechanical watches of the 20th century, fully serviced and backed by our warranty.