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Omega Integrated Bracelet DeVille
Ref. 391.0012c.1977caliber 1031
A 1977 Omega Constellation Quartz with an integrated "Scale" bracelet. In true 70s fashion the watch comes with an integrated bracelet. This variant is sliding buckle so no cutting or removing pins required for fitting. The "Snake Scale" bracelet is, in my opinion, the most comfortable vintage watch bracelet. Since its a variation of a milanese strap, its super soft and molds around your wrist, and is as thin as leather strap. Housed in an octagonal 32mm case, each side is mirror polished and angled to the case (check images). The original white dial has a brushed finish visible in at some angles and mirror polished sword hands with applied black indexes for easy reading. The dial is clean, with the Omega logo at the 12 O'clock and Constellation Quartz at the 6 O'clock, below that is the the Swiss Made text. Due to its shape the watch wears bigger than it's size (See wrist shot) The watch has the Omega caliber 1330, a quartz movement produced from 1976-79. To set the watch the crown can be turned to move the hour hand independently, making it easy to change time zones. When adjusting the minute hand press and hold the crown. Holding the crown causes the minute hand to sweep forward. If you have any question, please don't hesitate to ask
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Omega Seamaster 120
Ref. 135.027c.1968caliber 601
A 1968 Omega Seamaster 120, reference 135.027, the manual-wind, no-date variant. This is the cleanest version of the 120 dial: no date window, no "Automatic" text, just "Seamaster 120" on a matte black surface. Housed in a 37mm cushion-shaped tonneau case is the recently serviced Omega Caliber 601. A 17-jewel manual-wind movement at 19,800 vph with a 48-hour power reserve. I have put it with a blue nylon strap for the summer but comes with a black leather strap as well. The case shows honest wear in line with its age, with the tritium lume on the dial and hands aged to a warm cream matching the lume plot at the 12 O'clock. The screw-down caseback carries Omega's lightly-etched Hippocampus with a few light scratches. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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Journal
All articles →Ethiopian Market Omega's – A History No One Remembers
This an article I wrote for fifthwrist, about these forgotten Omega pocket watches I stumbled upon on Ebay. This hopefully part one, of an ongoing serious about Swiss watches and Omega
For the Love of the Bracelet - Omega's Snake Bracelet era
It looks like integrated bracelet dress watches are back in vogue, and almost all watch brands now offer a watch with an integrated bracelet, but not all bracelets are built equal.
