{"product_id":"jaeger-lecoultre-master-control-memovox-ref-174-8-96","title":"Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox (Ref. 174.8.96)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3726\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFew manufacturers have contributed more to the technical advancement of Swiss watchmaking than Jaeger-LeCoultre. Often referred to as the \"watchmaker's watchmaker,\" the manufacture has supplied movements to many of the industry's most prestigious names while simultaneously producing some of the most innovative watches under its own signature. Among those innovations, the Memovox remains one of its greatest achievements.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"4219\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1950s, the Memovox brought a practical mechanical alarm complication to the wrist at a time when wristwatches were becoming indispensable everyday tools. Rather than simply telling the time, it could audibly remind its wearer of an appointment, departure, or meeting, making it one of the first truly functional complications designed for daily life. The distinctive dual-crown layout and rotating alarm disc quickly became defining characteristics of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4221\" data-end=\"4575\"\u003eReference 174.8.96 represents the modern interpretation of that historic design. While preserving the unmistakable appearance of the original Memovox, it benefits from contemporary manufacturing and finishing, allowing collectors to enjoy one of Jaeger-LeCoultre's most celebrated complications in a watch that remains perfectly suited for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4599\" data-end=\"4872\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eComplicated dress watches are always appealing, but there's something especially charming about a mechanical alarm. Even decades after smartphones made alarms commonplace, hearing the Memovox come to life through nothing more than springs, gears, and levers never gets old.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"5361\"\u003eThis example is made even better by retaining its original Jaeger-LeCoultre leather strap and signed buckle, details that are often replaced over time. Reference 174.8.96 remains one of the most enjoyable watches in the brand's catalog because it combines genuine horological significance with a complication you'll actually find yourself using. Whether you're already a Jaeger-LeCoultre enthusiast or looking to experience the Memovox for the first time, this is an outstanding example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5770\" data-end=\"5780\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jaeger-LeCoultre\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5811\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Memovox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5823\" data-end=\"5832\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2000s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"5866\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5900\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5909\" 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