I have two really great vintage Omegas for sale [BOTH NOW SOLD] -- complete ads for each are listed back-to-back in this one post, as per forum rules so please scroll all the way down...
FS: Rare Vintage 1960s Omega ref. 145.020 Seamaster “Soccer Timer” Chronograph
Up for sale is this uncommon late 1960s Omega ref. 145.020 Seamaster “Soccer Timer” chronograph with beautiful original cream-white dial featuring high contrast red/black sub registers and an inner fixed Tachymeter ring. It was originally believed that these chronos were manufactured for use in yachting regattas but now the accepted wisdom is that they were designed for soccer trainers and referees with the addition to the minute register of a figure for 45 minutes, the length of a football half. Either way, it is an awesome looking watch and in fact the dial design was so striking and distinctive that recently Omega reissued some modern versions of it.
This rare Seamaster chronograph is in overall Excellent+ vintage condition and was last serviced by Omega UK in 2013 (paperwork for that service is currently lost unfortunately). Hence, the chamfers are sharp and the sunburst satin finish to the top of the lugs is essentially factory perfect. This great Omega Soccer Timer comes on a modern OEM black leather strap with signed Omega buckle. A ROWI stainless steel “Oyster” style bracelet with straight ends that gives the watch a cool retro look is also included in the sale.
When you look at how the prices of vintage mechanical chronos have skyrocketed in the past few years, the Omega Soccer Timer remains a premium piece that still represents excellent value for both the aspiring or experienced collector. If anything, a beautiful example like this one has got upside potential once people figure out it’s a better quality watch than many others currently in its price range.
The asking price for this uncommon Vintage Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer chrono with beautiful original cream dial is $3,450 USD OBRO, which includes fully insured worldwide shipping. Bank Wire strongly preferred on this transaction but Paypal is still OK with split fees (+2% to the buyer). Payment must be made in US DOLLARS. Watch will ship upon full clearance of the funds, as well as any necessary bank vetting.
CASE & BACK: Large but ergonomic stainless steel tonneau case measures 40mm wide (not including crown) x 44mm long x 13mm tall to the top of the crystal. The watch looks to have been professionally refinished at its 2013 Omega service and the chamfers are sharp and the sunburst graining on top of the case is essentially flawless. Worn sparingly since that time, this big Seamaster shows only minor marks — easily Excellent+ vintage condition. About the only demerit I can give this great watch is that the original shallowly engraved outer caseback Hippocampus and waterproof legend has been polished out completely. Now mirror-finished, the outer caseback has some minor scratches — externally, Very Good cosmetic condition. The inner caseback is corrosion free and has all the original Omega nomenclature of the period present, including this model’s correct reference number.
DIAL & HANDS: Beautiful original creamy-white Omega Tritium dial featuring a finely articulated dark gray minute track and red/black sub-registers, with the oversized minute counter specially marked to easily read 45-minute intervals. The dial has a delightful textured matte finish, shows very few signs of age and all Tritium lume plots are present and have acquired a pleasing patina — Near Mint vintage condition. Correct black-accented hour and minute hands are likewise Near Mint with nicely matching Trit luminous fill and the fluorescent orange sweep seconds chrono hand is also Near Mint. The fixed inner Tachymeter scale is perfect and Mint and is correctly positioned. Simply a terrifically pleasing and classic original Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer layout in top condition!
CROWN & PUSHERS: Signed Omega winding crown is Excellent+ cosmetically as are the pushers. The large winding crown winds and pulls out to the time-setting position as it should. The top pusher stops and starts the chronograph and the bottom pusher resets all chrono registers precisely to zero as designed.
CRYSTAL: Large, high-sided acrylic crystal with the small Omega symbol in the center is Excellent, clear and chip-free with only minor marks and scratches from wear.
MOVEMENT: Legendary Omega cal. 861 chronograph movement with 17-jewels and a 27 million serial number dating it to circa 1968 looking very bright and pristine. As stated above, this watch had a complete service at Omega UK around 2013 although the prior owner was unable to find the documentation for it. If it should turn up it will certainly be sent along to you! Therefore, all chronograph and time-keeping functions operate properly, with crisp start/stop and reset of the chrono hands, and this manual wind Seamaster is keeping very good time with a strong power reserve. Guaranteed to be operating properly at the time of shipment.
STRAP & BRACELET: This great Soccer Timer comes on a genuine modern Omega black leather strap with signed steel buckle. The strap has been worn a few time and is just at the break-in phase with no perspiration marks or damage, Excellent nearly new condition. The watch will also come with a stainless ROWI “Oyster”-style bracelet with straight ends for a cool retro look. This watch has a 22mm lug width.
As a matter of policy I make NO guarantees for the water resistance of this watch in any way, shape or form due to its age.
This great Vintage Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer is offered with a 3-day inspection period from the date of receipt and may be returned for a full refund less any shipping costs incurred by the buyer. This refund is unconditional and once I get the watch back in exactly the same condition as it was sent to you, your money will be refunded. Of course, once the 3 days are over the sale will be considered FINAL.
Thanks for looking,
T.
tomvox1@hotmail.com
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ON SALE: Vintage 1961 Omega Gold Cap Constellation on BOR Bracelet w/ B&P
Up for sale is this lovely early 1960s reference 14092 Omega Constellation in Steel and Yellow Gold cap with original and uncommon non-luminous Pie Pan "Crosshair" dial & matching non-luminous hands. This example is in beautifully unmolested Excellent+ vintage condition and also has the coveted Omega caliber 561 under the hood. The watch shows no polish to my eyes and features crisp edges and chamfers. To put the cherry on top of the sundae, this classic Constellation comes with its original period boxes and dealer-stamped guarantee, elevating an already very nice watch into a real collector-grade piece.
This beautiful example of classic Omega Constellation with extremely hard-to-find original boxes and papers is now ON SALE big time for just $1,695 USD OBRO, which includes fully insured FedEx shipping worldwide. Bank Wire always appreciated but Paypal is also OK with split fees (+2% to the buyer). Other payment options upon application. Payment must be made in US DOLLARS. Watch will ship upon full clearance of the funds, as well as any necessary bank vetting.
CASE & CASEBACK: Classic "grasshopper" lug 3-piece case in yellow gold cap over stainless steel and screw in water resistant steel back measures an elegant 34mm x 44mm. There are some minor marks and scuffs from wear but the lugs show no visible polish and the chamfers are still sharp with no loss of the plating — Excellent vintage condition. The bezel also has sharp edges and so not apparently polished either. The outer caseback appears likewise untouched with a very crisp Observatory medallion and has only a few minor scuffs but no harsh tool marks — Excellent external cosmetic condition. The caseback screws into the case nice & tightly and the inner back is corrosion free. Reference 14902-61 SC, as well as all other correct period Omega nomenclature, is present.
DIAL & HANDS: Excellent condition original factory-printed pale silver/gold "Crosshair" dial with hand-riveted gold faceted bar markers and numerals, applied omega symbol & Connie star in the more uncommon non-luminous layout. There is the typical light spotting to the finish of the dial but it looks gorgeous on the wrist. All original factory-printed 2-line "Automatic Chronometer,” “Constellation," crosshair motif and SWISS MADE writing is present and intact. The matching non-luminous gold Dauphine and sweep seconds hands are all Excellent+ with some very light signs of aging but are corrosion free and match the tone of the dial markers perfectly. Simply a beautiful layout with real vintage charm on this original, un-retouched Connie dial.
CROWN: Original 10-sided signed Omega gold plated winding crown is Excellent with just a little wear to the plating at the edges. The crown winds and pulls out to the time-setting position as it should.
CRYSTAL: Cool low-domed acrylic crystal with the internal date magnifier in Excellent condition with just a few light scratches and the factory Omega symbol in the center.
MOVEMENT: 24-Jewel caliber 561 full-rotor auto movement with date complication and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, arguably part of the best family of mass-produced movements in the history of horology. The movement serial # of 19,41x,xxx dates it to 1961, perfectly matching the inner caseback date code. Pink copper plating is intact, very clean and shiny, and all bridges match in tone perfectly. While the service history of this fine movement in unknown to me it is running strong and keeping excellent time with a strong power reserve and the semi-quickset date is also functioning as it should. This is guaranteed to be the case at the time of shipment.
BRACELET: This great Connie comes on its original reference 8220 20 micron gold-plated stainless steel Beads of Rice bracelet with “11” ends. Its overall condition is Excellent with just some scratches to the signed clasp and the links are very tight with barely any stretch. The only drawback is that it is not very long and will only fit a maximum of a 7” wrist and that pretty snugly (I don't have any extra links for it). This watch has 18mm wide lugs.
BOXES & PAPERS: Putting this classic Connie over the top are its original early 60s boxes and papers, with the outer cardboard box and the inner silver plastic padded clamshell, both featuring the gold Omega logo and both in Excellent+ condition. The inner box has its original velveteen inlay and the watch also amazingly comes with its original 2-part factory warranty papers, with the outer sleeve and the guarantee booklet both matching the watch’s model and movement serial number. The booklet is stamped by a Hong Kong dealer and 12/29/1963 is written as the date of sale. Pretty cool provenance and accessories and not something you see every day accompanying a 55-year-old watch!
As a matter of policy, I make NO guarantees for the water resistance of this watch in any way, shape or form.
This great Vintage Omega Constellation is offered with a 3-day inspection period from the date of receipt and may be returned for a full refund less any shipping costs incurred by the buyer. This refund is unconditional and once I get the watch back in exactly the same condition as it was sent to you, your money will be refunded. Of course, once the 3 days are over the sale will be considered FINAL.
Thanks for looking,
T.
tomvox1@hotmail.com