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Hi All
I know there have been very many discussions on this forum and on others on the site about deciding what to collect and themes and concentrating on a particular area. Unfortunately, I've never managed that discipline - far too much of a magpie nature to be able to restrict myself. One thing though that does stick out from those watches I have is that I like them to make a noise & not having the funds for a minute repeater this has lead me to alarms. The ones I have have been acquired in a haphazard way with no real logic and there still more that I'd like to get. So here they are a "chime" or perhaps a "buzz" of alarms.
Poljot Alarm
The Poljot was the first arival - got it about five years ago, still can't quite believe how much watch I got for my money
. Has wonderful blue dial as well - which I think also started my appreciation of blue dials, but more of that at a later date.
bellmatic - kinda funky
The Bellmatic was a result of trawling forums and seeing that it had an iconic status and also it was possible to get a nice one without breaking the bank. Its automatic and has date and day on it. Its my only alarm with these functions. Alarm is probably the quietest of the lot.
Memovox
Another Iconic alarm - wasn't aiming to get this but it called to me & I was disciplined enough to wait. Gorgeous watch - wondeful plain and elegant dial & it doesn't sound too bad either!
Lancofon
This is where I start getting confused - not entirely sure about how I got to know about Lancos. What appeals is that its all driven off the one crown and has a very elegant implemenation and the the red dot/white dot for when its active or not is great. The only downside is this watch has needed a lot of love and attention & needs to go back again, but its worth it for its elegant simplicity.
Oris - the latest arival
Last but not least the Oris Wrist Alarm, been hunting one of these for a while and this popped up a couple of months ago. Like it as I'm rather fond of Oris watches but also for its compact size. Its the smallest alarm I have, but certainly packs a punch on the volume front. There are others that I'd like - but thats in the future & where's the fun in having everything you want. JML
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Most Alarming
Hi All I know there have been very many discussions on this forum and on others on the site about deciding what to collect and themes and concentrating on a particular area. Unfortunately, I've never managed that discipline - far too much of a magpie natu...
I like the Lanco...
...I've been looking for one of those for some time. I've had to content myself with a Cricket and (like you) a Bellmatic, both of which possess a unique sound...but not as nice as the JLC... Great post on a great topic.
Thanks
Hi Thanks, I think the Lanco is great but it has proved to be one of my more delicate watches. Then again it is the oldest one of the lot. I think a Cricket is on my list - but its down to finding one I like. Cheers JML
I'm afraid it is an endless thema.
Breguet, Blancpain, GP, JLC, U.N, Omega, and many others released some very appealing alarm watches... If you only focus on the JLCs, you'd be lost, very quickly. But what a charming thema, for a collection. The complication is very friendly, useful, and ...
finding ever more targets
Hi Think you're right - the more I look the more possible targets there are. Still would like a cricket as its a classic, but there are so many versions. As for JLC, I keep seeing all the various options both vintage and current and think its better to st...
You could even never end a JLC Memo collection.
I thought about it for a moment, but if you only take ONE Reference, the E 855, there are so many variations ( Dial / Metal of the case ) that it could be difficult to get them all. Now, there are so many references, and variations inside these references...
Love that Memovox
as much for the backside as for the front. Rarely do we get to see the inside of a Memo. Great collection you have going there4. respo
Ah, yes, that is worth showing
Such a nice and special Memovox. JLC did not do this for the new Memovox, did they. And I think that is a shame. Perhaps there will be a Boutique edition with a see through caseback... Thanks for the additional photo, respo
Left out this one...!
Beautiful alarm watches! We have one here that is usually left out in the world of alarm watches--the IWC GST alarm in Ti. Heard that the buzzing sound is somewhat different from the old Memovox by JLC, which shared the same movement as this one. Just had...
A few of mine
Lovely collection. I have a weakness for alarm watches as well, but have none as nice as your Memovox. Some of the old ones are very fragile, so they tend to stay in the watchbox. My first alarm watch was the Vulcain cricket, which has proved very durable...
Very nice collection, Ginger!
Thanks for sharing these pieces we don't often ( never, in my case ) see. Looks like the modern offer is largely more restricitve! Best, Nicolas
Wow
Wow Wonderful collection, thanks for sharing. You have some that I've been looking at as well. the Sheffield - Baumgarter 90 - is that the one where you turn the bezel to set the alarm? The Vulcain looks fab, while the Juvenia in my eyes is the most elega...
Very nice
Hi Very nice Citizen, Definetley one of my targets. Thanks for sharing. Cheers JML
a great theme you have going there.
i like the lanco as well. its the 1 crown system that appeals to me. the problem with them is that there are too many with the incorrect 'bells' inside. most from India. i gave Ginger an indepth method of id'ing the correct ones. basically if you dont see...
Great watch
Hi Thanks - Like the Revue Thomen as well, but I get a bit confused between them and vulcain crickets as they both use the Cricket name. Really like the look of yours - have looked at them in the past. I know where there are a couple of Revue Thomen Crick...
Very cool REvue Thommen Nautical, Graham!
Please tell us more about it and share some pics... How big is it? May be the closer cousin of the Polaris, with the Vulcain Nautical Vintage! Best, Nicolas...
thanks Nico, thanks JML. ...
thanks Nico, thanks JML. i did a post on this last year when i bought it with several pics. its 38mm, 200m WR, uses a schild movement. it has the traditional 2 piece cricket caseback. the very back cover has holes in to let the sound out. its not an old w...
Thanks for these complete informations, Graham.
I didn't remember you made a post on this watch! It would be interesting to know how many of these Alarm got a AS movement... Best, Nicolas
alarm watch has special charm and feel...
recently, although i have started another line vintage collection for JLC Memovox after my Omega Seamaster 600, however my first first alarm watch can dated back to my earlier days of vintage watch collection. that alarm with funky look made in USSR was P...
I didn't know this one, Stefan...
Pretty funky, yes, but pretty cool, too! Impressive find, my friend. Best, Nicolas
i have more others that you also don't know...
Nico, I got this funky alarm watch at the very beginning when started the watch collection. i also find it pretty and uncommon funky, i decided to keep it although it seems quite different than other alarm watches i have. the nice thing of this USSR alarm...
What a great post JML!
Congrats to your great Alarm collection! Don’t know how I could miss this post! Maybe because I don’t spend enough time in the HOME forum… Love the alarm complication; I have been playing with the thought of building a theme around the alarm complication ...