PDA

View Full Version : My first ever Omega is the same age as me!

Shane
09-20-2009, 03:27 PM
I've been looking to get a vintage chronograph for a while now but even the Heuer Carreras I was considering have been rising in value. Then I saw this Omega Chronostop for sale and really liked its design (and price ;))

The Chronostop was promoted for the 1968 Mexico Olympics, which Omega sponsored, and this particular watch is from that year, and is the larger Seamaster version, with a 42mm case. It has a manual-wind 865 movement and measures times to 1/5th second. Another reason it was so appealing was because it had been fully serviced and looks in NOS condition.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/southernjessie/Chronostop105.jpg

Close-up of the dial

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/southernjessie/Chronostop103.jpg

....and an extract from a 1967-1968 Omega brochure showing how you can use the chronograph (Harb/Huck - check out the pulsometer example :))

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/southernjessie/Chronostopadvert1.jpg
ChrisEdu
09-20-2009, 03:54 PM
Are you a lumberjack?! ;)

Nice looking watch - it looks like a pretty ageless design and it works well with that strap.
geoff malter
09-21-2009, 12:15 AM
Nice looking watch, Shane. I like Omegas. I like vintage.
harb
09-21-2009, 05:56 AM
That's a great-looking watch, Shane. Good size, too - must've been a monster back in the day...!

And as for the pulsometer markings, I think I'll get my local blacksmith to cobble me up a new bezel for my Daytona :)
Thecollector
09-21-2009, 06:44 AM
Love the watch , was the price tag high ? looks great on thet strap (original?:))
Shane
09-21-2009, 06:57 AM
Thanks, everyone :)

The price was very good, considering these watches are rising in value now. Strap is by ATG watches - vintage racing with cream stitch. If you have a Monaco or racing chronograph I'd recommend this strap highly (it's not cheap but really looks good).
raptor
09-21-2009, 07:03 AM
one of the nicest vintage watches out there
well done
good size !
harb
09-21-2009, 07:22 AM
That strap is perfect for that watch.

But you didn't really need me to tell you that...;)
Suhail
09-21-2009, 08:21 AM
The watch looks great for its age................ wish I could say the same about you ;)
Shane
09-21-2009, 08:27 AM
The watch looks great for its age................ wish I could say the same about you ;)

I need a factory service with NOS parts ;)
Shane
09-21-2009, 08:42 AM
Thanks, Rap, Suhail & Harb ;)

Here are some better pics for anyone interested in a racing/rallye strap for their watch. It comes in 22mm or 20mm.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/southernjessie/ATGstrap2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/southernjessie/ATGstrap1.jpg

This pic shows the strap on the Monaco, which takes the 22mm version like my Chronostop.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/southernjessie/ATGstrap3.jpg


That strap is perfect for that watch.

But you didn't really need me to tell you that...;)
raptor
09-21-2009, 08:52 AM
salsa girls keep you young and fresh
Shane
09-21-2009, 09:50 AM
Especially like the ones in your avatar ;)
Sharkman
09-21-2009, 10:27 AM
that is a nice looking watch Shane, a vintage oversized is not something you see everyday, it looks great with that sport strap. congrats.
harb
09-21-2009, 10:44 AM
[Austin Powers voice ON]That perforated strap is soooo 60's....yeah, baby, yeah![Austin Powers voice OFF] :)

But, once again, you already knew that...;)