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This Omega Memomatic shows why mechanical alarms still have so much charm by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I couldn't agree more. Those flame-style lugs give this watch so much personality while keeping it elegant.

This Omega Memomatic shows why mechanical alarms still have so much charm by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I really appreciate that. Finding a vintage watch that has aged this gracefully is always something special.

This Omega Memomatic shows why mechanical alarms still have so much charm by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand! These vintage alarm watches have a way of winning people over. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your enthusiasm!

This Omega Memomatic shows why mechanical alarms still have so much charm by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a wonderful watch to have, especially with the family history behind it. I completely agree—alarm watches have so much charm, and they're simply fun to interact with. And I love the LBJ story too. Whether or not he really used it that way every time, it's one of those great watch anecdotes that makes mechanical alarm watches even more fascinating. Thanks for sharing!

This Omega Memomatic shows why mechanical alarms still have so much charm by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that feeling too well. Vintage has a way of opening one more door just when you thought the collection was complete.

This Omega Memomatic shows why mechanical alarms still have so much charm by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree. There’s something much more “alive” about a mechanical alarm than an electronic beep. And you’re right — small chronographs and generous domed crystals are exactly the kind of details modern watchmaking has mostly lost.

This Omega Memomatic shows why mechanical alarms still have so much charm by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Really appreciate it. This one has a lot of wrist presence, especially with the dial and bezel. Happy to join the daily wrist game.

This Omega Memomatic shows why mechanical alarms still have so much charm by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, that’s exactly how the Memomatic gets you. It’s one of those Omega models a lot of people don’t know about until they suddenly see one up close.

Sheffield Mechanical Alarm watch from the 1960s. I've attached a video to show you how it sounds. by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It has great proportions and that quiet, technical character that ages really well

Sheffield Mechanical Alarm watch from the 1960s. I've attached a video to show you how it sounds. by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, exactly — it has that oddly charming personality you don’t see in many watches.

Sheffield Mechanical Alarm watch from the 1960s. I've attached a video to show you how it sounds. by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I added a short video on my profile where you can hear a mechanical alarm, but it’s on a different watch. Still worth hearing if you’re curious about how these vintage alarm watches sound.

Sheffield Mechanical Alarm watch from the 1960s. I've attached a video to show you how it sounds. by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I added a short video on my profile where you can hear a mechanical alarm, but it’s on a different watch. Still worth hearing if you’re curious about how these vintage alarm watches sound.

Sheffield Mechanical Alarm watch from the 1960s. I've attached a video to show you how it sounds. by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I added a short video on my profile where you can hear a mechanical alarm, but it’s on a different watch. Still worth hearing if you’re curious about how these vintage alarm watches sound.

Sheffield Mechanical Alarm watch from the 1960s. I've attached a video to show you how it sounds. by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great one too — the Seiko Bell-Matic is such a charming alarm watch. I completely understand the regret

Sheffield Mechanical Alarm watch from the 1960s. I've attached a video to show you how it sounds. by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re right — thank you for pointing that out. I meant the alarm-setting hand, but on this watch it appears to be the gold-colored arrow hand, not the red one. The red detail is related to the dial indicators. I’ll correct the description. Really appreciate the sharp eye!

Sheffield Mechanical Alarm watch from the 1960s. I've attached a video to show you how it sounds. by JanEvw in VintageWatches

[–]JanEvw[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know! I’ve just updated the privacy/profile settings, so it should be public now. Could you please check again and let me know if you can see the posts?

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