Omega Memomatic: Flea Market Find

nilomis · 2012-05-27T14:00:11Z

Nilomis discovers a vintage Omega Memomatic, a 70s alarm watch with unique features. Explore its design and collector insights.

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Nilomis shares his exciting flea market find: a vintage Omega Memomatic, a unique alarm watch from the 1970s. This post delves into the distinctive features of the Memomatic, highlighting Omega's innovative approach to alarm complications and the personal journey of restoring a vintage timepiece.

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Team,

Here is the result of today's flea market hunt.

An Omega Memomatic (I need to check the movement number to determine the approximate manufacture date), from the 70's.

This watch was reviewed by Marv in June 2009 - omega.watchprosite.com 6

Suffices to say that the Memomatic was an attempt by Omega to produce a "better Memovox" by adding extra features like the ability to set the hour and the minute of the alarm, with the alarm being powered by the automatic rotor etc.

Mine is on, let's say, reasonable shape. The case was polished but the dial and hands seems to be fine.

Here are some pics:

Notice the coincidence. Today is 27th and Marv's watch was also set on the 27th!!

Now I need to do some homework:

1) Replace the bracelet by a nice leather (gray?) strap. Nice point is that the lug size is 22mm and I have many straps with this size.

2) Even with the Memo working perfectly I plan to send it to a full cleaning/oiling (as I do with all of my watches) and to replace the crystal (the current one does not have the Omega logo).

For me is a true keeper.

Cheers,

Nilo

Key Points from the Discussion

The Omega Memomatic is considered by some to be the best alarm watch of its era, featuring an automatic winding alarm that can be set to the minute, a significant advancement over other alarm watches.
Unlike many alarm watches, the Memomatic's alarm is powered by the same automatic mechanism as the watch, and it only triggers once an hour to conserve power.
The Memomatic's alarm can be set with precision, allowing for minute adjustments (+-4 minutes), showcasing advanced 1970s engineering.
Collectors often experiment with various strap options, with black or dark gray leather being popular choices to complement the Memomatic's aesthetic.
The Memomatic's unique design and alarm functionality make it a desirable 'funky' watch for collectors.
Vintage Omega watches from the late 1960s and early 1970s, like the Memomatic, hold a special appeal for their distinctive designs.

The Discussion

amanico

May 27, 2012

Lovely funky watch, Nilo.

First of all, Bravo, my friend. A nice grey leather strap will be perfect on this Memomatic. Less funky, but not less lovely. Maybe even more? I am very happy for you. All the best, Nicolas

nilomis

May 27, 2012

Thank you ...

Interesting movement, I go to post some movement pics (Lemania?) when my watchmaker opens the case. Cheers, Nilo

nilomis

May 28, 2012

I will do.

Pretty busy week but I plan to do this before the weekend. Cheers Nilo

Ginger

May 27, 2012

Nice catch anywhere, but especially in a flea market

I replaced the metal bracelet on my all white pilot version with a natural python strap - definitely in the grey palette but probably not suitable for the blue dial. Enjoy it - I wear mine a lot - the increased precision for setting the alarm comes in handy at work. Ginger

nilomis

May 28, 2012

Made two attempts ...

Ginger, Good morning. I tried two straps. First one was dark gray (a tad darker than the inner dial) and one simple all black one. So far, under my wife judgement, the all black wins. It will be the watch of the Monday (not too much work -- Memorial day in US). Cheers, Nilo

primoz.draksler

May 28, 2012

Omega Memomatic

Hello, the original Omega leather band in mat black is the best. this is my Memomatic. Have a nice day, Primoz Draksler