Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 16
OMEGA SEAMASTER "MEMOMATIC ALARM" NEW OLD STOCK Omega, "Seamaster Memomatic," Ref. MD 166.072. Made in the 1970s. Fine, cushion-shaped, self-winding, center seconds, water-resistant, yellow gold-plated and stainless steel wristwatch with alarm, date and a gold-plated Omega buckle. Accompanied by the original Omega hang-tag.
CHF 1,400 - 2,400
HKD 11,500 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 2,750
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
DIM. 40 x 43 mm. THICKNESS 15.5 mm.
The Omega Memomat
ic was the
first alarm wristwatch triggered to the exact
minute. Invented
by Raoul -He nri
Erard , this device
carries the patent No.
513447, registered on
7th October 1968 and
published the 28th
May, 1971. An identical
watch is illustrated
in: "Omega, A Journey
Through Time", Marco
Richon, 2007, p. 293.