Memovox Deep Sea exclusive replica sold at charity auction for £ 16,208 Automatic translate

£ 16,208, such was the winning bid at an online auction from Jaeger-LeCoultre. For the third year in a row, Jaeger-LeCoultre has sponsored a charity auction, this time exhibiting an exclusive replica of its unrivaled 1959 Memovox Deep Sea model as a lot. Logically, he was called Prototype No. 1 of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, “LeCoultre Spécial Amérique 1959” in memory of the legend, the famous watch for divers.

The auction ended at £ 16,208. As a result, the winning collector became the happy owner of a limited edition watch, created by the masters of Jaeger-LeCoultre, in memory of the first chronographs for divers with the functions of self-winding and an audible signal. All proceeds from the auction will be fully transferred in favor of the Colombian Nature and Fauna Reserve on the island of Malpelo, which was taken under the protection and patronage of UNESCO back in 2006. This island is also one of the favorite places for divers.

The Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea differs from its predecessor in just one feature: the stainless steel case was increased by 7 millimeters in diameter, reaching around 40.5 millimeters. This was done for ergonomic reasons; a watch of this size fits best on your wrist. On the inside of the watch, as well as on its eminent predecessor, the same scuba diver is surrounded by rising air bubbles. The same combination of black and gray colors of the dial emphasizes the lunette with divisions in 5 minutes. Functionally, the watch is absolutely identical, the same time options, the same alarm clock.

The balance oscillation frequency is 28,000 vibrations per minute, the power reserve of the mechanism is designed for 45 hours. By the way, in view of the rarity of this model, buy replica swiss watches The Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea is unlikely to succeed in retail.

LeCoultre, announced the release of this series in the amount of 359 units. The number 59 in this edition clearly refers to the year of the legendary LeCoultre Spécial Amérique 1959. A tribute to the masters of the company was expressed in the use as protection of the mechanism from impacts of Plexiglass glass, which is absolutely identical to the grandparent. Respect for the identity of the manufacture of all parts was a true expression of a deep sense of respect for watchmakers to this illustrious model.