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That watch is more than groovy, baby
Jun 30, 2009,18:07 PM
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 one. I am very interested in alarm watches. So what does thisone sound like. A cricket, frog, school bell, buzzer?
Thanks again for psoting this and wonderful photos, too.
respo
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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...
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
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!
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!