JAEGER-LECOULTRE | 'SNOWDROP' MEMOVOX, REF HF28800STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH ALARM AND DATECIRCA 1970

Dial: blackCalibre: automatic, jewelledCase: stainless steel one piece, screw-down bezelCase number: 1'300'844Closure: stainless steel buckleDimensions: 42 x 43mmSigned: case, dialAccessories: none

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. The alarm functioning. CASE: In excellent condition. The case is very crisp. There is only minor surface wear which is consistent with age. DIAL: in very good condition. The lume at 2 o clock and 6 o clock lacking. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The present watch embodies the retro styling of the 1970s and the continuation of the shift in aesthetic that became prevalent throughout the 1960s. The present lot shows a very clear departure from the more classic aesthetic that Memovox models had adopted prior to this. It is certainly the first iteration of the Memvox to not have lugs which goes some way in making the huge 43mm case completely manageable for even small wrists. The case itself is forged from a single piece of steel and is almost entirely rounded and devoid of angles. Also, in clear contrast to the polished bezel, the brushed finish is particularly eye catching. The movement too is a full rotation automatic movement and not reliant on a bumper mechanism such as was housed in past versions.