Today's offering showcases this large retro Seamaster Memomatic in gorgeous condition. On the wrist it presents like new-old-stock.

Unlike all other alarm wristwatches at the time which required the alarm to be re-wound by hand after every use, Omega's Memomatic possessed a self-winding alarm. A significant step forward, it made it easier to go through a series of appointments.

Not only was the watch the first of its time to feature a self-winding alarm, it also was the world's first watch that allowed the alarm to be set to the exact minute. If you've ever had a vintage alarm you know what a much needed advancement it was as setting previous alarms was an approximation at best.

It has all of its original parts down to its signed crystal.

It presents in gorgeous condition. The case presents as just short of perfect mint. The back has very light signs of previous polishing and the slightest bit of remnants of wear to the back. On the wrist, it presents as gorgeous mint.

Its striking two-tone blue and silver untouched original dial is mint.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Omega parts, installing a new correct Omega mainspring, and reassembling and lubricating the movement (a $995 value).

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a copy of the model's instruction booklet and service manual.

Please note: A published example of a similar watch can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 293.

Omega:
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.

Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 33,325,693
Year built: c. 1971
Model: Memomatic, Ref. ST 166.072
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Alarm, Sweep Seconds, Date
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Condition: The case presents as just short of perfect mint. The back has very light signs of previous polishing and the slightest bit of remnants of wear to the back. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint.
Dimensions: 40 x 50.5mm. Thickness 15.5 mm.
Dial: Bicolor royal blue and silver with applied luminous steel baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date, two inner revolving discs for the alarm, black triangle for the hours and a double line for the minutes, original and untouched in mint condition
Hands: Original luminous steel black batons with blue seconds
Movement type: Cal. 980, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring.
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Louisiana alligator, fully stitched, padded, excellent condition with aftermarket Omega style buckle. We also stock a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 22mm
Crystal type: Armoured hesablite, original, signed Omega
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Omega parts, installing a new correct Omega mainspring, and reassembling and lubricating the movement (a $995 value).
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; Connoisseur of Time timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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