Omega Memomatic Alarm Watch Ref. 166.072

Omega Memomatic Alarm Watch

Reference: 166.072

Year: Watch made in the years '70

Case, Dial & Bracelet: Stainless steel case and bracelet, grey dial, date at 3. Unique Alarm Indicator Window – Positioned at the center of the dial. Luminous Hands & Hour Markers – Ensuring readability in low-light conditions. Size: 40mm diameter – Large for its era, giving it a bold presence. Cushion-Shaped Case – A signature 1970s Omega design.

Movement: automatic winding with mechanic alarm

Dimensions: from handle to handle 43 mm, diameter 40 mm, thickness 10 mm. 

Condition: Good and original condition. Dial is mint condition and the case is unpolished. 
Overall great mint condition for this Vintage Omega. 

The Omega Memomatic Ref. 166.072 is a unique and historically significant timepiece from the late 1960s to early 1970s. It was Omega’s first automatic alarm wristwatch, setting it apart from other mechanical alarm watches of the era. Unlike traditional alarm watches (such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox or the Vulcain Cricket), the Memomatic featured a single-barrel movement, meaning that both the alarm and time functions were powered by the same mainspring—an innovative approach at the time.

This watch remains highly collectible due to its distinctive design, rare movement, and functional alarm complication.