Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox EUROPEAN Alarm 18K Gold Plated Vintage Just 2000 Was Produced Cal.601 Swiss Made EXTREMELY RARE! This unique version of the Memovox with an alarm hand instead of the rotating alarm dial (caliber 601) is like gold dust. The watch was only produced for one year (1952) and only 2,000 of the caliber 601 watch movements were ever made. Not all of the movements were cased up, resulting in less than 2,000 watches delivered to dealers. As can be seen from the figures you can imagine how many are left out there. The rare caliber 601 Memovox alarm movement differs from the others e.g, the caliber 489, in that it has a single bridge covering the barrel and wheels and is 1mm wider than both the caliber 489 and caliber 814. In also uses an alarm hand and a single-piece dial in place of the traditional inner alarm disk to indicate the alarm time. This timepiece is in an exemplary condition 80-micron heavy gold plated case Rolled/filled gold, few minor scuffs on the back. The case is factory original and fully hallmarked with both the “LeCoultre Co. Swiss” logo and the Individual Responsibility Mark used by LeCoultre (“LC” surrounding a pine tree emblem) during the 1950s. DIALT he dial is in a fantastic order like the rest of the watch, dial signed 'Jaeger Le Coulture' with numeral and teardrop markers, gilt spear form hands, twin winders, MOVEMENT Original 17-jewel JaegerLeCoultre caliber 601 alarm movement , produced in 1952. The movement runs nicely. The watch keeps good time and the alarm is fully functional, Winds up nicely and ticks brilliant. Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox made for the European market. Powering the watch is the rare transitional caliber 601 Jaeger-LeCoultre signed movement. The movement, produced in a limited quantity of only 2000 pieces, served as the transitional mechanism between the 489 and 814. All examples appear to have been produced in 1952.Besides the rare caliber, other peculiarities of the watch is that it uses a small pointed hand to indicate the alarm rather than a revolving center disk. And the case is 80 micron gold plated done in the design of an American market Memovox and made by the American company Wadsworth (though stamped with Swiss markings), despite the JLC branding and the appearance that the import code has been removed at the factory. These watches are true anomalies. It is in very pleasing original condition. In Great Working Condition, Keep Very Accurate Time. Just recently was serviced. Please have a look at our vintage watches we have constantly listed on Chrono24. You can see all our listings by scrolling down to the "seller information section" and clicking on the "VIEW CURRENT LISTINGS" button.