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thats a really funky and typically 70's watch.
i had one several years ago and let it go because it was quartz, but now that i look back on many of Omega's quartz pieces their movements were way ahead of others. the hour set was and still is a brilliant system for world travellers.
luckily my collecting criteria is now so narrow that i'll just have to like these pieces vicariously.
several years ago i bought virtually any used watch i liked the look of and ended up with far too many to cope with. it does mean that my ownership experience is extensive, but the result just leads to fiscal destitution 
enjoy it and wear it in good health.
G
New Arrival - Mariner 1
After a long frustrating search I finally nabbed a nice one owner Mariner, bought in Dusseldorf in'76, worn until '94 and left sitting in a drawer (battery free than heavens!) until very recently. It ticks three important boxes for me: 1. It contains an e...
thats a really funky and typically 70's watch.
i had one several years ago and let it go because it was quartz, but now that i look back on many of Omega's quartz pieces their movements were way ahead of others. the hour set was and still is a brilliant system for world travellers. luckily my collecti...
Great quote, Graham! . . .
. . . I believe you've just summed up America's financial predicament in one pithy line: " . . . ownership experience is extensive, but the result just leads to fiscal destitution."...
The case design is outstanding . . .
. . . with its faceted and scalloped lines! Another one for the list ;-) . . .
I changed...
...the battery on one of these only a few weeks ago. My GF brought it home from the wrist of one of her colleagues. Battered and on a leather band, but strangely alluring in it's wackiness. She wants one. (Re: the 13xx Omega Quartz movements, weren't they...
Early quartz movement development
I suppose it could be argued that all quartz watches are descendants of the Beta 21 movement,the cal 1310 probably being a 'grandchild'. There's a really good thread on TZ-UK regarding early quartz development by Omega and others that might prove interest...
Love the Dr. Who pieces...
Big fan of those chunky 70s Omegas and this was a great catch. Not afraid of the quartzes, having picking up a Genta designed Polaris last year. Still would like to find a decent Marine Chronometer (although, as Dr. No knows, there may be one still sittin...
Great catch...
... of a forgotten beauty. And it seems you have found a really nice specimen of this 70's piece Best Hans