Jaeger-LeCoultre A fine and rare limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with sweep center seconds, alarm, Guarantee, Certificate of Origin and box, numbered 19 of a limited edition of 359 pieces
40.5 mm diameter
Debuted in 1959, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Deep Sea Alarm was the world’s first diver’s watch with an alarm function. By all means an ingenious design, the purpose of the alarm is to remind the diver to return to the surface before their oxygen runs out. To commemorate the original Deep Sea Alarm model, the brand introduced this tribute lineup in 2011 with two variants: one for the American market with 359 examples and one for the European market with 959 examples.
The present example was created for the American market, featuring the “Deep Sea Alarm Automatic,” designation above 6 o’clock and the “LeCoultre” under 12 o’clock on the dial. In many ways, this watch harkens back to the original 1959 functions and design, with 100-meter water resistance and an acrylic crystal. Upon release, this model became an overnight success, and continues to remain highly coveted by collectors and enthusiasts today.