98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 581
LeCoultre, "Automatic Memovox HPG", 36 mm, circa 1960
A vintage automatic wristwatch with alarm and date - very rare model with the high beat "HPG" ("High Precision Guaranteed") automatic movement. In January 2018 the watch was given a general overhaul by Jaeger-LeCoultre for the sum of 2,055 Euros
Case: steel, screw back, JLC steel buckle. Dial: two-tone silvered, textured.
This rare wristwatch has a diameter of 36 mm, which allows for excellent reading and wearing comfort. The designation HPG on the dial stands for "Highest Precision Guaranteed" and reflects the high frequency automatic movement cal. 916 with 28,800 oscillations per hour that was developed in the 1960s.
A vintage automatic wristwatch with alarm and date - very rare model with the high beat "HPG" ("High Precision Guaranteed") automatic movement. In January 2018 the watch was given a general overhaul by Jaeger-LeCoultre for the sum of 2,055 Euros
Case: steel, screw back, JLC steel buckle. Dial: two-tone silvered, textured.
This rare wristwatch has a diameter of 36 mm, which allows for excellent reading and wearing comfort. The designation HPG on the dial stands for "Highest Precision Guaranteed" and reflects the high frequency automatic movement cal. 916 with 28,800 oscillations per hour that was developed in the 1960s.
Sold
estimated
2.000—3.500 €
Price realized
5.000 €