Just in... ‘69 Memomatic

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Watch_n_Wrist

·Mar 27, 2018

I just received this in the mail today. It’s an early example of the 166.072 Seamaster Memomatic alarm watch from 1969 with the Omega Cal. 980 (Lemania 2980) movement.

I got it for a steal off of eBay. It just needs a little polywatch and it should be good to go. I just ordered some 699 end links that will work with my Speedy 1171 bracelet on it. I really like it.

 

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Sherbie

·Mar 27, 2018

Nice

My one says HI

 

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DonovanMartin

·Mar 27, 2018

That is a fine looking watch! The blue really stands out

 

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smorrisonmd

·Mar 27, 2018

If this is the one that just sold for $760, you did indeed get a helluva deal. Congrats!

 

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Watch_n_Wrist

·Mar 27, 2018

smorrisonmd

If this is the one that just sold for $760, you did indeed get a helluva deal. Congrats!

It is. I couldn’t believe I got it for that price!

 

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palatine

·Mar 28, 2018

Watch_n_Wrist

It is. I couldn’t believe I got it for that price!

a great watch at a great price.... well done

 

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turbo_muc

·Mar 28, 2018

really beautiful combination of blue tones 👍

 

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dougiedude

·Mar 28, 2018·Carpe horologium!

Dang... Polywatch did did some real magic!

Grats on the great nab 👍

You know mine, but she says howdy, as well!

 

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chipsotoole

·Mar 28, 2018

That is a steal..well done !! looks fantastic!!

 

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bardamu

·Mar 28, 2018

Hey, that’s gorgeous!

 

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tdn-dk

·Mar 28, 2018

Congrats!

Also love my blue one 😀

 

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merchandiser

·Mar 29, 2018

Great looking memomatic!

 

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kingsrider

·Apr 15, 2018

I don't know how I missed this thread.

I just picked this one up a few weeks ago. It has the rarer cushion case with heavy bevels near the lugs. The case is a mess, but for $500 I think I can restore it and not be upside down on the investment.

 

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TOTIZ

·Apr 15, 2018

tdn-dk

Congrats!

Also love my blue one 😀

A great looking watch and the milanese bracelet and black strap with blue stitching are phenomenal 👍

 

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chunkythebulldog

·Apr 15, 2018

kingsrider

I don't know how I missed this thread.

Me neither, here's my recent pick up

 

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simonsays

·Apr 15, 2018

I had never noticed the two types of cushion case before. The helmet case is my favourite though and thats a cracker.

 

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Sherbie

·Apr 15, 2018

There is a great article by desmond on these called OMEGA MEMOMATIC ALARM WATCHES, over on his website

Well worth a read

 

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kingsrider

·Apr 15, 2018

I probably shouldn't say this, but I am amazed that you can get an Omega watch with a movement this complicated for under a thousand. Modern sizing, beautiful dials. I think they are very under appreciated. I just grabbed my third, but I won't post until it arrives. I am superstitious that way. I hope it is my best under $800 Omega purchase.

 

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Paedipod

·Apr 15, 2018

with the thread resurrection here is another....on orange

 

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watchdaddy1

·Apr 15, 2018

Congratulations Alex. Looks GREAT