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le Coultre 46 Folding Alarm Clock User Manual


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Anyone know anything about this le Coultre Reference 46 folding alarm clock? Specifically, I'm trying to figure out how to operate the alarm or locate an owner's manual for same.

 

I just finished overhauling this clock and the alarm works (it goes off when I run the hands through a complete, 12-hour cycle), but I do not know how to enable/disable the alarm? The alarm stop (top button) works, as does the built-in alarm shut-off timer (it automatically stops the alarm after about 20 seconds), but I cannot figure out how to manually enable/disable the alarm?

 

The clock does not have an alarm switch or control of any kind, so I am thinking that the alarm may get enabled when you run the alarm setting disc (center of dial with painted black arrow) through a complete, 12-hour cycle. But this is just a guess & I would like to know for sure.

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Anyone know anything about this le Coultre Reference 46 folding alarm clock? Specifically, I'm trying to figure out how to operate the alarm or locate an owner's manual for same.
 
I just finished overhauling this clock and the alarm works (it goes off when I run the hands through a complete, 12-hour cycle), but I do not know how to enable/disable the alarm? The alarm stop (top button) works, as does the built-in alarm shut-off timer (it automatically stops the alarm after about 20 seconds), but I cannot figure out how to manually enable/disable the alarm?
 
The clock does not have an alarm switch or control of any kind, so I am thinking that the alarm may get enabled when you run the alarm setting disc (center of dial with painted black arrow) through a complete, 12-hour cycle. But this is just a guess & I would like to know for sure.
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Which reference?
Maybe you find something here.
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/jaeger-lecoultre-reference-11016-memovox-alarm-travel-clock

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1 hour ago, Tribal said:

 

Hi Tribal. Good to see you again!

 

Reference 46.

 

Before posting here, I did alot of research via watch & clock forums & google. Unfortunately, I only found this page about the 46, but it does not contain what I need -- instructions on how to operate the alarm.

 

In fact, I found the article you posted above. But the clock in that page contains a JlC pocket watch movement (911). The movement in the 46 is a calibre 219, which is a clock movement. I have the JlC tech papers for the 219, but they are just a parts listing & provide nothing about the function of the clock itself. Ideally, I would like to track down either an owner's manual for the 46 or a JlC book that contains details about it.

 

Thanks for the help.

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The 46 is 1 of a number of folding travel clocks Jaeger-le Coultre sold in the 1950s, most were covered in fine leather. Two years ago, Hodinkee produced a version of these clocks using a small number of the original movements in modern, leather cases. Because of the high price of the Hodinkee clock,it caused quite a ruckus when they released it.

 

If anyone is interested, you can read more about the Hodinkee clock here. Pricing aside, I think it is a pretty interesting story that anyone with an interest in mechanical timepieces would appreciate.

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I do not know much about these clocks but my Dad carried one similar to it (darker dial color) through WW II in Patton's Third Army...Battle of the Bulge etc.

If I can find it, I'll post a pic of it.

 

The Memovox movements in the clocks were in reality wristwatch movements.  I had a couple yellow gold filled Memovox watches but sold them 20+ years ago.  A friend bought one for $150 about the same time assuming it was yellow gold filled but it turned out to have an 18K case.  It came with a steel case back so the alarm would make more noise.  

 

I have had this one for many years, an 8 day LeC alarm clock.  Had it c/o and a new balance staff in the late 1990s and it still runs fine.

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Edited 10-29-22...My Dad's Jaeger LeCoultre alarm clock from WW II...

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Layout of the back...

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The movement is slightly different. 

I wound it a couple turns and it still runs almost eighty years after WW II with no service.

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As an officer, the clock was issued to him along with his ACP .45 etc. 

It was originally painted 'OD' (olive drab) to lower reflections and the dial has radium lume.

I still have it all along with 8 or 10 German swords, a box of medals etc. he brought back in a 32" long X 22" high X 22" wide steel footlocker.

 

Included was a complete set of works, weights, pendulum etc. for a tall case German 'Grandfather' clock that was stored in our attic for 40+ years until one of our relatives made a walnut case for it. 

I have cleaned/oiled the clock two or three times and it still runs and keeps time within a few seconds per day.

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One of Dad's caps:

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A WW2 German Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Officers Dress Dagger from the swords etc. he brought back:

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Also have the original scabbard with blue velvet backed brocade hanging straps that go with it. 

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Have not found my Dad's folding alarm but ran across these two while looking.

LeCoultre 8 day alarm, wide open...

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Case closed...

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Cyma Sonomatic...

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On the back it says '15 jewels, lever, Swiss Made'.  Has cleaning dates 2-18-56 and 11-27-69. 

 

Back view, different clock but exactly the same model...

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Could not find the stand for mine.

 

And one Cyma wristwatch...

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Swiss made, ETA, stainless, sapphire, nos.

 

 

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On 10/2/2022 at 9:04 PM, alt.watch.obsessive said:

Hi Freddy,

Do any of the controls/wheels on the back slide? That dome shaped one in particular looks kind of like the [censored] on a Futurematic.

If you are referring to the clock's caseback, the only part that slides is the triangular regulator cover, which is labeled "+ -" &, when slid open, reveals the regulator stem on the balance cock.

 

 

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