Omega

Hi

I bought this watch new in 1996, and since buyng it, I only ever saw 1 other in steel in a retailers window. And I only found one write-up about the watch in International wristwatch Number 25 (USA Edition), page 46 (but this one is in yellow gold).

So, I know a little about it, it uses cal 861/1, but what intrigues me is that I don't see it anywhere on the web when I search for it. So, please can you help with any threads with it in, or if you own one too, or even if you just know more anout it. I'm probably searching for the wrong name?

Grateful for your input and comments. I adore this Omega, and it was what I consider to be my very first purchase of a 'quality; watch... when I mark the beginning of my watch collecting 'career' if you like. So it also holds a special place in my collection.

So, here are some photos of my first (she took my cherry!)

I've has it now for 15 years (I've known my wife less time!) and could do with a service and a new strap, but the case and dial are as I bought them.

Hope you like (as I don't think it pops up very often?)

Gary

Sorry I cannot help with additional information but thank you for the photos!  I'm sure one of our brand experts will chime in.

on this Omega model.

Do you think it is because

it is not very interesting

It is something you know nothing about so didt want to comment

You don't like it

I posted inappropriately!

I was hopingnfor a little more, you might say, especially hoping to hear from 2 groups.. First anyone who also has one and further from the experts here on the movement calibre, where it came from technologically and legacy and where else the movement is used across history and range?

I hope to tease out some further input... Which ought not be difficult !!

Thanks everyone.

Gary

. . . it's a generic Omega, without any connection to the lines - Seamaster, DeVille, Constellation - collectors are drawn to.  I have to admit being stumped by the initial posting, as I've never seen one in the metal; if I've seen one on-line, the impression left was not indelible.  There was, though, a connection made, but not one you might expect.