A fabulous oversized Le-Coultre alarm watch c.1958.
 
The Gilt cased watch has its original two tone champage dial with mirror polished baton hour indices and black stylised Deco numerals at the quarters.  It has a blue inner minute marker track, polished gold sword hour hands and a gold sweeping seconds hand.
 
The watch features a fully mechanical alarm system. This is activated by a second mechanism and winding crown. The alarm operates by making a buzzing sound until the mechanism has wound down.
 
Face in original conditon with slight staining consistent with age. Watch with mechanical manual le Coultre movement which has been professionally serviced.
 
Face signed LeCoultre, inner alarm wheel signed WRIST ALARM.
 
Watch with replacement leather strap. Case in excellent condition.
 
Era: Mid Century, c.1940 - 1960
Movement: mechanical le Coultre 'Memovox' movement Calibre 814
Measurements: Case diameter 35 mm
Hallmarks: Watch case steel/gilt; stamped '10K GOLD FILLED'