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The minutes on alarm was solved by Omega ...
During the 70's, with the Memomatic.
Mine is on my watchmaker hands "forever" waiting for a part to arrive (finally I got the part).
The Memomatic, in addition to the hour/minute settings for the alarm has the alarm and the watch powered by the automatic rotor using a very ingenious method.
Here is mine, before entering the SPA for a full cleaning and the replacement of the crystal and one part (forgot the name):
Yes, the watch is over a Panasonic 70's radio.
Cheers,
Nilo
A statement about the alarm watches
I found this statement about alarm watches in a french mag coming from an AD based in Paris. He says that there isn't a big demand for alarm watches from his customers because people don't dream about this complication even if it is an useful one. Actuall...
Alarm watches?...
...no use for them at all ; none whatsoever - Even if they go off regularly - ;-) Cheers, pplater. ...
Your alarm collection is, well, alarming
Some of my favorite watches, pplater, and that AP G & P Sonnerie kills me. Really a superb group you have. Best, respo
Alarm Watches? Can't get enough.
Read this And yes, I've had about 10 alarm watches and used my Breitling Aerospace to wake up from a nap today. My only objection is the marginal accuracy of the mechanical alarm watches I currently own Vulcain Cricket, Seiko Bell-Matic, Ikepod Alarm But ...
I would ask how many alarm watches, which have...
a pleasant sound , are loud enough to wake you up from a night's sleep?
Mine does...
On the wrist it is not very loud, especially in a busy public area such as a restaurant. However, in an office or a hotel room, especially left on a desk or nightstand, mine is loud enough to wake me up. I have traveled with my JL Navy Seal Alarm for busi...
I agree on the NSA: loud enough...
and I tend to agree on the question: Why don't we see more alrm timepieces being produced? I find that this is the most useful complication available. Regards, Yves
Well, FX, there are three . . .
. . . actors I especially enjoy: Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood, and Charles Bronson. I respect and admire them all. It's impossible to explain, but I give a bit of an edge to McQueen over Eastwood, and an even greater edge to Eastwood over Bronson. Simila...
...in that vain
I would only change Newman for Bronson and moon phase for lightning seconds but since varietas delectat .... ;) Cordially D
I find the alarm one of the most charming complications...
Perhaps because it is both so useful and yet so unnecessary considering how may times a day my phone, computer and iPad go off with various alarms and notifications. I use the alarm on my JLC TTP65 quite a bit, and it always brings a smile to my face -- t...
I would rather...
...striking watches... :-). Alarm watch is interesting, but repeaters fascinate me more, as my "grail" watch... Ken
Useful and poetic can be together....
In certain cases I mean. Not just because I own a Sonata,but I think that Alarm watches made in that manner(and the Z6 by the way)are pure poetry,the crystal clear sound of an alarm with gong and hammers is a pure dream to listen to. The alarm as a featur...
I use mine for reminders rather than waking up...
and such reminders can well be for very pleasant things. Those who prefer to sleep and associate the alarm watches with getting up early can just reverse the usage pattern and set the alarm when it is time to go to bed :D I agree with Cazalea though on th...
The minutes on alarm was solved by Omega ...
During the 70's, with the Memomatic. Mine is on my watchmaker hands "forever" waiting for a part to arrive (finally I got the part). The Memomatic, in addition to the hour/minute settings for the alarm has the alarm and the watch powered by the automatic ...
Didn't know about this one
Thanks for sharing Nilo Obviously this concept implies that once an hour, it is time for the alarm to sound. This is rarely needed and I assume that you just do not wind the alarm when you dont need it to sound. But how does the alarm behave at the time o...
On the Omega Memomatic one can set ...
The hour and the minute that the alarm goes off. The triangle marks the hour and the parallel lines the minute. Notice that, contrary to the classic Memovox style, those two concentric cycles rotates. When mine returns, I will post a review to show how it...
Surprising, Alarm is one of the most pleasing complication.
Pleasing because it is interactive, you can really play with alarm. Not so many are, chronograph is another one. Other possibilities are Minute reapeater but that's another story... Personnaly this is something I am missing. Francois
Alarms
I bought a NOS Girard Perregaux that has an alarm. I love it. Set it up set time and I remember to take afteroon meds, I could set my Iphonem ut prefer the alarm. I also like moonphase, find them useful tell me when to be on the lookout for werewolves LOL...
I feel obligated to join this topic...
Haven’t had much time to post lately, but this topic I feel obligated to join! The statement is probably true as the general demand is not that high. Let’s face it, not many of the big manufactures produce affordable alarm watches – why? Because the deman...
Great to see them all together
I love alarm watches too. And you don't need to hear them necessarily in noisy environments - the vibration on the wrist is pleasurable as well. Andrew
The vibration ...
A part of the pleasure I didn't think of when I wrote my reply - indeed a part of the PASSION! :) Best Blomman
I didn't expect less from you, my friend. BUT there is one thing which could be
Discussed... " But then again, the MR is not as useful as the alarm + I would have to sell all my watches and add some extra cash just to get one MR… " Selling all your Alarms to get a MR? That would be an excellent idea! Then, once you get the MR, you ha...
Start over..?
Na, took me too long time already to find these... But, yes - I should sort out which to keep and which to let go to make place for some more important memovoxes! Like the Polaris 68... Best, my friend Blomman
Was waiting for the memovoxes to show up from you Blomman.
Missing piece are the compressors? cheers PAt
Na, both the...
MCM and the NSA are in the first pic - but you are right, not all shown in the pics. These were just examples, I still have some hidden! ;) Best Blomman
Sorry, I have to say it...................
......................you need help :) Impressive alarm watches collection. Love them all. Thanks for sharing, Vte :)
Don't be sorry...
It's a known fact that I need help! The problem is where to find it... Vlad is not much of help when it comes to cut down on watches...! ;) Best Blomman
From how many friends
you borrowed all this alarm pieces :) Awesom collection of buzzers that represents your passion as I know it Salut & Chapeau Best Damjan
Everybody has his own truth. Mine is alarming.
Just after reading your post, I counted how many alarm watches I have... 17 JLC, Modern and Vintage + 1 Ulysse Nardin, the Sonata. I find the Alarm to be: - A friendly complication: I use them a lot for what they were created: To remind an important phone...
To me, alarm watch is the most frequently used and practical complication
I own other complications but they are mainly for "fun" For alarm watches, they are very useful, practical, cheapest striking watch. I love JLC alarm watches. Regards Ling
Since I own about 50 vintage alarms...
representing every movement maker and all but a few date or version variations produced between 1945 and 1975, i certainly find it an intriguing and valuable complication. (I guess I owe the Purists a comprehensive post with lots of photos. ) I wear my al...
If the alarm watch is THAT alarm watch...
... I am all for it! That HW is more than beautiful... it is completely unique! - Scott
Late to the party but....
always need an alarm no matter mechanical or quartz. Athough the quartz is louder but no matter. anticipating a new arrival with a mechnical just chilling at home with a quartz. cheers PAt ...
Thank you all for your input and comments on this topic!
Actually, we get here the difference between the true passionate people and the others... Fx
My favorite accessible complication~ mechanical alarm
I humbly suggest the alarm is more exotic, and more useful, than some other complications. Regardless if some may agree(Blomman!) or not, I love it when my Jaeger Tides of Time sings to me : )
I can understand that most people don't like the alarm complication
but I love it even if I am fond of poetical complication (particularly moon phases) I really like alarms too. I only wish brands put more effort into producing a better sound but I guess it all depends on the demand..