MARVellous piece...it is pretty accurate to the minute...

Jul 01, 2009,21:35 PM
 

Pretty good for a 40-year work.

Thanks for the pics and writeup, MARV.

I've to change my straps too, yours now looks good.

Kong

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Omega Memomatic: "The only wristwatch in the world with a self-winding alarm"

 
 By: Marv : June 30th, 2009-16:26
I would like to share with you few photos of a watch that I re-discovered very recently following a change of its strap: The Omega Memomatic The Memomatic is an alarm wristwatch issued by Omega in 1970, as you can guess from its 70s funky style. It is the...  

That watch is more than groovy, baby

 
 By: respo : June 30th, 2009-18:07
Thanks for sharing the post on that Omega. I love it! It is funky looking but definitely has a depth of character. The self-winding alarm that can be shut off by a push button is really a nice and unique feature. Wow, I am really glad to have seen this on... 

Sounds different though...(Lower your volume first)

 
 By: Kong : July 1st, 2009-21:39
Hi Respo For you Click the PLAY button after tune down your PC's volume. Kong This message has been edited by Kong on 2009-07-01 21:41:00

Excellent record!

 
 By: Marv : July 2nd, 2009-14:32
Kong, my memo sounds exactly like on your record ! Great ressource you have posted here, Thank you

Indeed, a strong character

 
 By: Marv : July 2nd, 2009-15:07
Thank you for your nice words, respo. I can understand your interest in alarmwatch. It is a larger field than usually expected, - starting from the early pocket watches, - going through the 50s to 70s icons: Vulvain Cricket and JLC Memovox - and being rev... 

"Déjà vu", of course . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 30th, 2009-22:36
. . . one of the seminal albums of my generation, too . . . cordially, Art

Your are right!

 
 By: Marv : July 2nd, 2009-15:15
And I can add that this album also left its mark on the later generation!

Some additional information

 
 By: Marv : July 2nd, 2009-15:38
I post hereafter the specifications of this mouvement (source: Omega Saga ) - Self-winding (one single barrel for both time and alarm) - 21600 A/h - anti-shock device - quick set date with a discrete correction pusher at 3 o'clock - alarm - 19 jewels - si...  

One of these watches you really have to see in the flesh

 
 By: amanico : June 30th, 2009-23:04
To fully appreciate it! This was another of these excellent suprises of our GTG, Marv. Mechanically interesting, aesthetically charming, this watch deserved a post like this . I love a lot the idea ( and the fact, here), of the double repere for the Alarm... 

one of the best Memomatics i've ever handled Marv

 
 By: G99 : July 1st, 2009-12:31
its a bit of a forgotten Omega and great to see one in the flesh after selling mine 2 years ago. i know its been to Bienne for service, but that original dial is in minty condition. i think the name indicates its purpose as they intended it to be a 'memo'... 

Graham, I am pleased to have met such an passionate Omega collector

 
 By: Marv : July 2nd, 2009-16:07
And I have still in mind the beautifull early Seamaster 300 you brought with you. You are right to precise that this watch was sent to Omega Bienne 3 years ago for an excellent service. And my main recommendation was followed: "please don't touch the dial... 

Thank you Nicolas for...

 
 By: Marv : July 2nd, 2009-15:54
... having contributed to this post! How ? Because of this new strap , that enabled me to re-discover this watch. Hope to see you soon for other surprises!

LOL, Marv

 
 By: amanico : July 2nd, 2009-22:42
But it was a common discover, as you were with me when we ordered these straps. I put exactly the same one on my Tribute to Polaris 68! See you soon! As for surprises, I think I know what you're talking about... Best, Nicolas

MARVellous piece...it is pretty accurate to the minute...

 
 By: Kong : July 1st, 2009-21:35
Pretty good for a 40-year work. Thanks for the pics and writeup, MARV. I've to change my straps too, yours now looks good. Kong

Yours is also very nice...

 
 By: Marv : July 2nd, 2009-16:43
...with its twotone rally strap. When I decided to change the strap, I looked for ideas, saw your combo and found it very attractive. All the best, Kong!

Great review Christophe

 
 By: DrStrong : July 3rd, 2009-10:26
and great undervalued watch, of course. Cheers Jeff

beautiful watch

 
 By: Blaise : July 4th, 2009-14:30
that was a very interesting post in deed. I just acquired my memomatic not to long ago and a good friend draw my attention to this post. Here's a quick and dirty pic of mine...not in such a great condition but still......  

Very nice!

 
 By: Zoodles95 : June 1st, 2010-17:58
Thanks for sharing that... It reminds me of my Seiko Bell-Matic except for the fact that the Seiko has an auto movement but the alarm is wound by the crown. I also don't think that the Seiko can be set for such a precise alarm time. Thanks for sharing.

Make & Model of Watch Strap

 
 By: WatchStrap : July 26th, 2011-01:26
Hi Marv, Please could you tell me which make/model of watch strap you've used? Looks great, but much harder to identify than the album cover! Many thanks!

I nearly bought one of these recently

 
 By: aroma : July 26th, 2011-03:36
but I exercised restraint, which is difficult for me but yours is a lovely example - enjoy