{"product_id":"jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-international-ref-174-8-96","title":"Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox International Limited Edition (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=\"3170\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003eFew complications are as charming as a mechanical alarm. While chronographs and perpetual calendars often dominate conversations among collectors, the alarm watch remains one of the most genuinely useful complications ever developed. Jaeger-LeCoultre has long been associated with the category thanks to the legendary Memovox line, which remains one of the most important alarm-watch families in watchmaking history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"4008\"\u003eThe Memovox International takes that heritage and packages it into a surprisingly modern design. Measuring 40mm, the watch offers significantly more wrist presence than most vintage Memovox references while retaining the functionality and charm that made the collection famous. The world-time inspired inner disc adds an additional layer of visual interest and reinforces the travel-oriented theme suggested by the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4315\"\u003eProduced as a limited edition, the reference offers collectors something considerably less common than standard production Memovox models. The combination of the alarm complication, limited production, and larger case size makes it one of the more versatile pieces in the broader Jaeger-LeCoultre catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4488\"\u003eExamples in this level of preservation are becoming increasingly difficult to find. The original strap and buckle further enhance its appeal from a collector's standpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69b37331-b3ec-832b-9dd7-e354558c83a1-10\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b37331-b3ec-832b-9dd7-e354558c83a1-10\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69b37331-b3ec-832b-9dd7-e354558c83a1-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-286\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"44165089-decd-42f1-a48f-7ac3a75beb64\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4821\"\u003eThere is something inherently fun about a mechanical alarm watch. Unlike many complications that you admire visually, this is one you actually interact with. The 40mm case size makes it easy to wear daily, and the alarm complication never seems to lose its novelty, no matter how long you've owned the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2024\"\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=\"5076\" data-end=\"5086\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jaeger-LeCoultre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5106\" data-end=\"5116\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Memovox International (Ref. 174.8.96)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5157\" data-end=\"5166\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2000s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5181\" data-end=\"5199\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5218\" data-end=\"5232\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5249\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver dial with alarm and international city display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5319\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5332\" data-end=\"5351\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5377\" data-end=\"5394\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Jaeger-LeCoultre buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5443\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5472\" data-end=\"5481\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint condition overall with minimal signs of wear visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5554\" data-end=\"5563\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with crisp printing and no blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5642\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original hands in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5684\" data-end=\"5696\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean overall with no imperfections visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5771\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original strap in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5813\" data-end=\"5830\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Jaeger-LeCoultre buckle showing minimal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jaeger-LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48527898837175,"sku":null,"price":6600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF8385.jpg?v=1780722316","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-international-ref-174-8-96","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}