No. 98355644

Omega - Memomatic – Ref. 166.072 – Automatic Alarm – 1970s – Men’s Watch - Men - 1970-1979
No. 98355644

Omega - Memomatic – Ref. 166.072 – Automatic Alarm – 1970s – Men’s Watch - Men - 1970-1979
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Omega Memomatic – Ref. 166.072 – Automatic Alarm – 1970s – Men’s Watch
Brand
• Omega
Model
• Memomatic
• Reference: 166.072
• Production period: circa 1970–1974
• Swiss Made
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Movement
• Caliber: Omega 980
• Type: Automatic (self-winding)
• Functions:
– Hours, minutes, central seconds
– Date (at 3 o’clock)
– Mechanical alarm (unique system: both hours and minutes adjustable together)
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Case
• Material: Stainless steel (acier inoxydable)
• Shape: Tonneau / TV-screen style
• Diameter: 40 mm (excluding crown)
• Lug-to-lug: 45 mm
• Case back: Engraved with Omega Seahorse (hippocampus) logo
• Crown: Omega signed crown, with alarm pusher at the side
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Crystal
• Mineral glass (period correct)
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Dial
• Colour: Grey inner dial, black outer ring with orange accents
• Indexes: Baton style, tritium lume (aged patina)
• Hands:
– Baton hands with tritium lume
– Central seconds hand in orange
– Alarm indicator with orange arrow
• Date window at 3 o’clock
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Bracelet
• Original Omega stainless steel bracelet
• Folding clasp signed with Omega logo
• Correct end-links for this reference
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Condition
• Very good condition for its age (around 50 years old)
• Dial and hands original, light patina present
• Case shows signs of use, no major dents
• Bracelet and clasp Omega signed, in good condition
• Crystal with some visible scratches
• Fully functional: keeps time properly, alarm function works
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Special Feature
The Omega Memomatic was the world’s first automatic wristwatch with a single barrel powering both the timekeeping and the alarm – a groundbreaking innovation of the 1970s.
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Dimensions
• Case diameter: 40 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 45 mm
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Shipping
• Will be carefully packaged and shipped by registered/insured mail
• Tracking number will be provided to the buyer
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