Vintage
Explore the Omega Memomatic, a 1970s alarm wristwatch with a unique self-winding Caliber 980 movement and precise minute-set alarm. Discover its history and distinctive design.
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Vintage
Nilomis discovers a vintage Omega Memomatic, a 70s alarm watch with unique features. Explore its design and collector insights.
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Vintage
Explore the Omega Memomatic Ref. 166.071, a unique vintage alarm watch sharing its case with the Flightmaster. Discover its 70s design and collector appeal.
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Collection
Jml_watches shares his first Omega acquisition, a vintage Memomatic, detailing its condition, Omega service, and comparison of its alarm function to other alarm watches.
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Vintage
Explore the enduring appeal of the Omega Memomatic and other 1970s Omega watches. Discover why collectors are drawn to their unique designs and complications.
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Vintage
Explore the Omega Memomatic, a unique vintage alarm watch with a single power barrel for time and alarm. Discover its 70s charm.
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Very nice!
Marv posted his, in SS, a few weeks ago... Original, and superb watch indeed! Thanks for sharing a rarely seen Vintage Omega! Best, Nicolas
Refresh my memory...
..no pun intended, Memomatic-wise! Anyway, what was the purpose of the 2 discs? Alarm and second time zone? Can't remember. Was this an automatic or manual wind or quartz? Thanks! R. =:^D
I'm in...
...just bought it a little while ago with original bracelet and end-pieces. Unfortunately it hasn't grew on me ever since :-( BTW the watch can be set to a certain hour and minute so the thin disc represents the 'hour hand' while the bigger inner disc is ...
Change the bracelet for a rugged strap
As Marv did on his... And give it a 2d chance, maybe? Best, Nicolas
I did...
...still my heart doesn't beat as it should be when I wear the thing. It was the same with my Chronostop as well, bought the Seamaster version with the rotating inner bezel, but let it go for this one. Now I think something's wrong with me I just received...
Juz keep it as a memory...
I juz thot it's nice to have a break away from moonwatches. Afterall Omega is not solely about Speedies! I believe Memomatic had a short production cycle which is why it wasnt popular...Having said that, John Goldberger acknowledge its existence in his bo...
Anyway, what was the purpose of the 2 discs? Alarm and second time zone?
They are used to set the alarm time in hours (small triangular index) and minutes (long perpendicular bars). The Omega memomatic is the only one, AFAIK, that provides that possibility with the Lemania cal. 1980. Other models that use this caliber can be s...