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Just thought some of you might get a kick out of this Omega...

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Bentley Motors T

Super Avenger

That is unique. When was that made, looks 70's. It is in great shape are you the first owner?
Thanks for the post, Best health, Frank

Hello Frank,

I just bought it today off of my watch maker. (That's why it's in such great shape)

I believe this watch was made from 1969 to 1972.

I don't know a lot about the watch but I think it's quite rare.

Enjoy the photos and feel free to chime in if you know anything else about it.

Cheers,

Mark

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Bentley Motors T

Super Avenger

I posted this at a UK based forum and got a lot of info I have pasted in some of the replys

Yes this is an less common version from Omega.
This example you show here is bead blasted, should be polished and machined.
And the inner bezel is missing its numbers.

yes, these are very rare omega watches. Have seen them sell on ebay for 6-7k in the past, but as the above poster suggests the watch does have a number of problems.
here is what a good one should look like:
http://www.30t2.com/Bullhead/bull_1.htm

It is a cal 930 Omega Chronograph from circa 1969, made for approximately two years and sold in very small numbers. 930 movement used only in this and a really nice De-Ville chronograph

At the time of production it was the cheapest Omega Chronograph available, designed as an entry level 'fashion' chronograph to run alongside the Chronostops range and marketed as part of the range.

Because the didn't sell well at all they have become very popular and sought after, especially because physically they are very 'different'

If this one is yours well done, if you have a chance to snag it cheap go for it! The movement looks very clean, the images I have provided are of my own NOS example, they can be easily brought back to life by STS or Bienne, I personally used STS for mine and was really pleased with the results!

One thing to be wary of is the pin bar attachments for the straps, there is a tendency to over polish them and I have seen examples where they look cosmetically superb but they have been re-polished and the spring bar holes (which are very close to the case edge) have worn and the strap wont stay on.

In terms of value, they have sold very high in the past but I have seen two very nice examples sell on the bay in the last two weeks for between £2500 and £3500, that said, I would say in real terms it is worth (restored) about £3500 - £4500 (IMHO)

Hope this info helps?

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Very nice watch. I don't know why but when I saw that Omega I thought of the new Tudor Heritage

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Alex
Breitling - Navitimer
Breitling - SuperOcean
Breitling - Chrono SuperOcean

Sonyman, thank you for the useful information. I am enjoying it very much.

Your Bullhead is beautiful!

I'm in the US and need to find a bezel insert for it and have it brought back to its original polish. It's on a bracelet so I don't have to worry about the strap situation.

I will wear it until I goes away for it's face lift and then list it in an antique watch auction.

I have gotten many compliments on it and people can't believe that it's from 1969!

Sasho: That is a cool Tudor. Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,

Mark

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Bentley Motors T

Super Avenger

Hi Mark just had a reply from a very highly regarded Omega expert in the UK

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Watch was just sent out for it's overhaul.

I will keep you guys posted and get pictures up as soon as I get it back.

Thanks again for all the information on it!

Cheers,

Mark

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Bentley Motors T

Super Avenger