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Favre Leuba Geneve Memo Raider Alarm Watch, Silver Dial, circa 1970s
- Maker / attribution
- Favre-Leuba (maker)
- Date
- c. 1970s
- Historical period
- Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Materials / technique
- silver
- Dimensions
- Case 44 mm
- Stock no.
- vws3607
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Vintage Watch Specialist (vws3607)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Favre Leuba Geneve Memo Raider Alarm Watch - Silver Dial - c.1970s (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom (stock number vws3607), this is a wristwatch by Favre-Leuba, made in Switzerland, dated c. 1970s. The Atlas places it in the Quartz Revolution period (1969 – 1990) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: silver. Recorded dimensions: Case 44 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist
A Very Handsome Favre Leuba Geneve Memo Raider Mechanical Alarm Watch with a Striking Blue and Silver Dial in Pristine Condition with Original Stickers and Swing Ticket, c.1970s Favre-Leuba, one of Switzerland’s oldest watchmakers, was known for its innovation, and the Memo Raider exemplifies the brand’s adventurous spirit. With its unique combination of a mechanical alarm, bold case design, and intricate dial detailing, this timepiece is a true collector’s piece for those who appreciate vintage horology. What's on Offer We are delighted to offer this fantastic Favre Leuba Geneve Memo Raider Alarm watch for sale in such wonderful preowned condition - a striking and rare alarm watch that perfectly captures the bold design language of the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive faceted TV case crafted from stainless steel with a brushed finish, the watch has a strong, angular presence on the wrist and at 44mm, it is certainly not a shrinking violet! The silver dial is beautifully contrasted by a blue and black minute track, giving it a highly legible and dynamic aesthetic. At the heart of the dial, the applied hour markers with luminous accents complement the thick, lume-filled hands, ensuring visibility even in low-light conditions. The alarm function can be set using the pusher and crown system on the right side of the case. A subtle date window at 3 o’clock offers further function and practicality, framed neatly to enhance readability. This watch is in fantastic original condition and has been meticulously preserved, even retaining its case back sticker and original swing ticket! These pieces are very collectible and are still very wearable. A great addition to any collections and a talking piece for sure!
Historical context
Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
Seiko's Astron begins mass quartz timekeeping; traditional industries contract sharply.
Quartz and digital watches transformed the market after 1969. Swiss employment collapsed, Japanese and Hong Kong production soared, and the Swatch (1983) helped the Swiss industry recover; mechanical watches survived as luxury goods.
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Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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