This Watch

We have here a fantastic Omega Chronostop Genéve, model 145.010, from 1967 in fantastic condition. No you do not need to adjust your eyes! This watch was designed for driving and would be worn on the inside of the wrist. (See original advert Below) The grey, sloped dial has thick, black, baton markers with lume pips and a lumed, triangle marker at 12 o'clock and a racing-style, outer-minute tracking.  The dial is signed 'Omega Chronostop' in white with the famous Omega logo in orange at 12 o'clock and 'Genéve' at 6.  White, lumed, index hour and minute hands provide a clear contrast but one of the things we love most about Chronostops is the striking, orange, chronostop seconds hand which really pops on this grey dial!

The 35mm, tonneau/barrel-shaped, stainless steel case is a comfortable wear for both him and her.  The chronostop pusher is located at 11 o'clock and the Omega-signed winding crown is at 1pm.  Inside is the mechanical manual wind caliber 865 ( Basically a stripped back omega 861 Moon watch caliber ), fully serviced by us and running strongly.  We've paired the watch on a Brown racing-style strap to match the Racing driving vibe and keep it in the sporty category but it looks great in other colour leather too. 

Founded by Louis Brandt in 1848, Omega started out as La Generale Watch Co., an unassuming, but international business. It wasn't until 1885, when the company had been taken over by Louis' sons, that the first mass-produced caliber, the Labrador, was released. By 1903, the company had renamed itself Omega and only two years later were they the official timekeepers at many sporting events across Switzerland. Omega stepped onto an international stage in 1932 as the official timekeepers at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the first of over 20 Olympic Games. Omega were one of the 12 companies, now known as the Dirty Dozen, commissioned to produce watches for the British Military during the Second World War. One of Omega's most iconic watches, the Seamaster, was introduced in 1948 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Over 70 years later, it is still one of Omega's best selling watches.

This watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with a 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.

What we think

First introduced in 1967, we love Omega's Chronostop!  A design that is firmly in the sporty category, while being no nonsense. The added quirkiness of it being an off set drivers watch is a fantastic talking point. The grey, sloped dial makes this watch extra special!  If you are looking for an affordable, attractive and reliable vintage watch, you'd be pushed to find a better example and it is a must-have in every collection. Show off something different to your friends.

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