There are currently 2 omega chronostop watches as well as hundreds of other classic and modern luxury watches for sale on classic driver. This very attractive 1968 vintage omega chronostop gentlemans chronograph, complete with its box and in nearly mint condition, is an appealing find for any serious omega collector. Dial the dial is amazing and, its all about the dial. A beautiful example of an omega chronostop retaining its original hands, dial, crystal and strap. Made from the late 1960s through the 1970s, chronostops offered the admittedly limited functionality of a 60second stopwatch feature, operated from a single pusher located above the crown. Second hand omega omega vintage chronostop watches. The straton classic driver is now in stock available and available for order. Unlike its conventionally configured cousins, the driver featured a dial that was fitted horizontally within the case. This is why omegas quirky chronostop is great for drivers.
It was released in the late 1960s as an attempt to capture a younger, enthusiasts market. The driver is quirky but i would be very much happy to own one of these. Buy preowned rolex and other mechanical wristwatches from a qualified watchmaker and knowledgeable seller based in cape town, south africa. Right along with the ethos of watchmaking as the 60s turned to the 70s, omega developed the. Yes the chronostop and chronostop driver are both 34mm. My 1969 omega geneve chronostop driver i was lucky to win this watch in an auction. The watch is known as drivers watch or just drivers as the watch was worn under the wrist instead of on top of it. This is the only one of this variant ive ever owned, so im not 100% certain how the 865 is supposed to work. Conditionthere are signs of wear, with light scratches on the unpolished case. Omega chronostop drivers watch 196869 silverstone auctions. To me, the most interesting of these smaller watches for me is the driver. Despite the low price, the chronostop was a premium model. Keeps very good time, case and glass is excellent with only minor marks.
Featuring soft designs, they are pleasant to wear and wont distract you throughout your day. Click on the green buy button on the listing page and enter your delivery address. Originally intended to be part of the seamaster collection, the chronostop was transferred to the geneve collection in 1967 as a lowerpriced chronograph watch for younger buyers. Buy omega chronostop wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Omega, chronostop seamaster, steel important modern. Fine, tonneaushaped, waterresistant, stainless steel drivers. Of all the different variants of the chronostop that omega offered over the years, there is one that we feel is a cut above the rest, for obvious reasons.
Omega watches chronostop model discover our selection of second hand omega omega vintage watches, valued and selected for their condition, with a one year guarantee and dispatches within 24 hrs. Message terms i agree to my personal information being used as described below. The driver is the same watch but with the dial rotated 90 degrees so its horizontal. Sold 1969 omega chronostop geneve chronograph mens watch.
Up for grabs is an omega chronostop drivers watch, ref 145. As usual, after studying the various watches available on ebay, it became apparent to me that there are quite a few variations available. The omega chronostop is a bit of an oddball in the history of omega chronographs. Gents swiss rare 1968 ss omega chronostop geneve c865.
Montre occasion omega geneve chronostop driver vintage. Silicone band watches have a casual style, which is great for any activity. After all, how many instances can you name of a watch brand attempting to change the way that their customers wear a. Looking for the omega chronostop watch of your dreams. It was not as formal as the seamaster nor as functional professional as the speedmaster. Montre doccasion omega vintage geneve chronostop driver des annees 6070. This watch is accompanied by the original international guarantee card, showing the purchase date of 7. Omega advertised the model as a driver s watch that could be worn on the inside of the wrist so it would be visible when your hands are on the steering wheel. Sports chronographs and watches in a contest organised by the swiss watch federation for the montreal worlds fair of 1966. Firstly, there were the chronostops that were sold under the seamaster name, that were cased in larger, more complex stainless steel cases, with vibrant, multicoloured dials. I am selling fabulous omega chronostop geneve 17 jewels vintage wrist watch. Mine has the 920 calibre which is a simplified 861 found in the same era speedmaster professional but without the minute and hour track.
Omega chronostop chronograph steel 1968 vintage watches. A very elegant omega chronostop chronograph with rare and sought after omega bracelet. Iconic omega drivers watch features omega s 865 manually wound movement in a stainless steel case. Yacht timers are also known as yachting chronographs, sailing watchers or regatta timers and they were designed for the countdown before the start of a sailing race.
An overview of omega chronostop wrist watches oldomegas. Omega omega chronostop watches popular strap materials for omega chronostop wristwatches. On chrono24 youll find prices for 12 omega ref 145. Sports chronograph and watches category at the 1966 montreal worlds fair. Unavailable per item many who like vintage watches are often looking for that unique piece thats both seldom seen in the wild and interesting or unconventional in its own right. Upon omega s release of the chronostop driver watch in 1966, it came well equipped with all the avantgarde features of the sports watches of the era, namely shock resistance, internal antimagnetic protection, and most importantly a 60 second stopsecond watch, the same manual wind, 17jewel omega calibre 865 movement as the technically superior calibre 861 speedmaster models. This watch was intended to be worn under the wrist see advertisement. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. The young style omega chronostop was launched as a line of the seamaster collection but transferred in 67 into the geneve collection. Omega chronostop driver perhaps the most eccentric omega watch ever produced and knowing omega, thats saying a lot, the chronostop driver s watch is undeniably charming.
It was released in the late 1960s as an attempt to capture a. Omega dynamic omega geneve vintage omega insta pic smart watch watches for men cool photos classy cool stuff omega. Not sure a retro omega chronostop driver is the right pairing for a 720s but the stitching nearly matches. Features all chronostop models available in 1969 including. On chrono24 youll find prices for 10 omega ref 145. The omega chronostop is a watch weve discussed just a few times before. The seller will send you an individualized offer including shipping costs. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The genius of design repositioned the dial around 90 degrees so that when worn on the inside of. Manufactured in the late 1960s1970s, with a few different case orientations and movements, the chronostop was designed to be worn under the wrist. Cal 865 was produced in 1966 and cal 920 was released in 1968.
Large tonneaushaped manualwinding wristwatch with twotone black dial, outer telemeter and minute track. Photo of movement and inside caseback were taken just before the service. The omega chronostop is a bright chrono for timing laps. The start of a regatta is quite different from a race.
We can date this perfectly to 1969 by the serial number on the original movement. This omega chronostop driver is incredible so buckle up just to be clear what we have here, this is the driver version of the chronostop with the dial rotated through 90 degrees so that it can be worn under the wrist and read while driving without the driver removing their hands from the steering wheel the watch itself is all original and has only the faintest amount to patina to the. Up for sale is my omega chronostop driver, model 145. This could be polished out but we prefer to keep the watch original. The chronostop series was produced between 1966 and 1974 and came in two different lines. To solve this problem, omega decided that their drivers chronostop should. Omega advertised the model as a drivers watch that could be worn on. A rare, collectable and very cool manual wind watch in fabulous condition. There was even a variant produced with dial orientated to the 3 oclock position so it would be easier to read from behind the wheel. The omega chronostop was introduced in the mid60s as an attempt by omega to create a lowerpriced chronograph watch targeted at younger consumers.
This was a very quirky chronograph introduced by omega in the late 60s built for drivers to time laps. Cirrus i keep watching them also but they have really got a little more expensive of late, has also the dynamic model. Analogshift for the best in travel, food, drinks, fashion, cars, and life, sign up for the pursuits newsletter. The omega seamaster rally or bullhead because of the placement of its pusher and crown was available only in 1969, and is hard to find. Omega geneve chronostop driver 35mm steel vintage manual cal. Just wanted to share my new 1969 omega chronostop driver with the 90 degree rotated face so that it can be worn underwrist and hence visible while holding the steering wheel at 4 and 8 oclock. I bought mine, without knowing anything about this style of watch. More novelty than true chronograph, the chronostop is only able to time events up to 1 minute. Omega chronostop wrist watches are another interesting line. The chronostop was a rather curiously complicated watch manufactured by omega from 1966 to 1974, in two main lines. I previously dealt with this seller so i was confident that the watch is authentic.
Meant to be worn as shown in the picture, the twelve oclock has been rotated 90 degrees to allow the user to quickly glance and decipher the time. Sold vintage omega chronostop chronograph drivers watch. New old stock blue leather strap on virtually unmarked number 27 deployment clasp. This omega geneve chronostop is with out any doubt the most rare version in the chronostop collection, which explains why the watch is considered highly collectible among collectors. This is a very hard to find driver s chronostop with the 12 oclock position turned 90 degrees from the standard position. This movement is fully signed on its beautiful pink gold bridge as omega swiss, 17 jewels, together with the calibre number 865 and the individual serial number for this mechanism, 27332045, which informs us that it was manufactured in the second half of 1968.
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