For the movement the company used a patented tuning fork based Accutron movement made by ESA and licensed from Bulova and finished by Omega.
Launched in 1960, the Accutron was the world's first fully electric watch and at the time the most accurate timekeeping mechanism ever devised. They are remarkable watches with a fascinating story.
The tuning fork technology was so accurate that NASA used it for timing for new satellites and for timekeeping in their spacecraft. The U.S. government even asked Bulova to delay the release of their cutting edge new watches for fear the technology might fall into the hands of the Russians. An Accutron watch movement sits on the moon's Sea of Tranquility today, in an instrument placed there in 1969 by Apollo 11 astronauts.
These watches use a battery driven tuning fork whose vibrations are converted by a special index mechanism into an almost smooth less rotary motion of the hands. At the time tuning fork watches were the most accurate timekeeping mechanisms ever devised.
Here are some of the watch's features:
- Originally guaranteed to be 99.9977% accurate on your wrist (not just in a laboratory) - Accurate to within a minute a month
- Durable and simple - its few moving parts don't require usual watch maintenance and repair
- It never needs winding - a remarkable feat over forty years ago
It is 100% Omega down to the original hands, winding crown, and signed crystal and presents in gorgeous condition. The striking burgundy gradient original dial is mint. The case presents as just short of perfect mint (it may have been replated at some point).
For the finishing touch it comes equipped with a new high quality leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
An four decade old Omega that looks almost like new!
Note: Some might be interested to note this model was worn by former NYC mayor and House of Representatives member Ed Koch - his can be viewed here.
Omega:
Omega watches can be found on the wrists of many prominent figures including Pierce Brosnan, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps, Ernie Els, and Prince William, and one graced the wrist of President John F. Kennedy. Omega has been the official timekeeper for 21 Olympic Games and is the official chronometer of NASA.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1973
- Serial no.: 35,677,579
- Model: Ref. MD 198.031
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Gold plated and stainless steel
- Case markings (inside): Omega Watch Co, Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable, Plaque or G 20 Microns
- Case condition: Presents as mint - may have been replated at some point
- Dimensions: 38mm wide (excluding crown) by 41mm long
- Dial: Burgundy gradient with gold applied indices, signed Omega, original, mint condition
- Hands: Original, gold batons, luminous gold batons
- Movement type: Omega tuning fork caliber 1260
- Jewels: 12 rubies
- Band: Leather, high quality, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock crocodile and lizard straps. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal: Original, signed Omega, excellent condition
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
