1974 Omega Speedsonic 188.0002 Seamaster Chronometer 1255 F300Hz Day Date Watch (ESA 9210)    (ref 376)

This iconic and much sought after original vintage Omega 1974 Speedsonic F300Hz Seamaster Chronometer watch is in great working order, keeping ‘Omega spec’ time within 2 seconds per day. It has the most attractive blue version of the dial with matching tachymetre ring.

It has its original superb ESA 9210 chronometer electronic tuning fork movement.

Competetive Buy-It-Now price, but if it does not sell by auction end I am willing to take a close offer (NB: I won’t be answering any offer messages before auction end)

Paypal only please, with shipment strictly to the buyers Paypal ‘confirmed’ address.

Make/Model: Omega Speedsonic Seamaster Chronometer F300Hz electronic tuning fork watch.

Movement: Omega 1255 (ESA 9210) with serial no. 38421375 from 1974 year of manufacture, with ‘quickset’ day and date functions. Chrono/stopwatch with flyback hands reset.

Casing: Stainless steel, Omega Speedsonic Seamaster type ‘188.0002’ with screw down case back. Original Omega signed crown with original pushers. Full size 43mm across not including the crown/pushers.

Dial/hands/Crystal: Original beautiful blue tone dial with matching blue tachymetre ring. Original set of six hands in white. Plexi crystal has two side wall marks/cracks, but otherwise in good condition.

New/NOS items: None.

Replacement items: 22mm buffalo calf leather strap and steel buckle, worn three or four times only by me.

Service/refurb: None. I have not serviced or cleaned this watch; it is exactly as I bought it in July 2017 with the exception of the newer leather strap.
The previous owner advises that he acquired this watch 5yrs ago in Perth Australia. He had the day disk changed from German to English and both coil units have also been replaced (you will understand that I am unable to confirm this as no receipts were passed on to me).
Extended bench test accuracy is to within two seconds per day.

Other: As expected of a vintage watch there are signs of age/patina/marks etc, to the casing and crystal. Some case back opening marks. One small deviation is that the stopwatch hour hand is slightly off the 12 position at flyback/reset (you can see this in the 3^rd photo where the hands are in the reset position), but this is nothing serious and this hand just needs to be remounted.
As with most vintage watches it no longer has its original box or paperwork.
Note that my vintage watches have no guarantee of being water resistant/proof, and you should assume they are not.
The crown is pulled out to the mid stage to ‘quickset’ the day and date in either direction; it is then pulled out a stage further in order to set the hands (or store the watch as this is also the power Off position).

Important:-  Please read the following notes, to ensure you are happy with them before making a bid:

1. For All Items:

Unless otherwise stated, used items have normal wear and tear commensurate with age, and all age/date detail is approximate. No guarantees or warranties given after dispatch. Postage claims and insurance cover are the responsibility of the buyer, regardless of the seller options offered. No refunds for cosmetic or non-functional defects. Any returns must be received in the same condition as originally sent by the seller, and are subject only to there being a significant deviation from the above photos and description. All descriptors (such as ‘good’ ‘excellent’ ‘superb’, or similar) are used in context with the items age and reasonably expected usage/wear over its lifetime, are subjective in that they are the opinion of the seller, and as such might not necessarily be shared by the buyer. The images form the primary description and the item is ‘sold as photographed’, please study the pictures carefully as they take precedence over all written information. The item description is given in good faith; I am not a professional expert so cannot be responsible for any omissions, but I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

2. In Addition, for Watches and Clocks:

Used and vintage/antique timepieces are limited in their ability and their consistency to deliver continuous and accurate time regulation due to factors such as: Inherent design, age, condition/wear, user handling, service history, storage and environmental conditions, transit handling, user winding habits/frequency, and are part of the character and appeal of owning these collectable items. This finite ability should not be unduly overestimated, and certainly should not be compared to the expectations of that of modern-day timepieces. I consider a tolerance of +/-3 minutes per day accuracy to be good, and +/-1 min per day to be excellent (and most of my wrist watches are even better than this). Following shipment it is expected that any timepiece will need a period of settling and adjustment to its time regulation, regardless of the sellers item description at the time of sale. This should be performed by a qualified and competent person at the buyers expense. In addition, unless specifically described as “fully” serviced/cleaned, it is to be assumed that all timepieces will require some level of service/repair from the time of their receipt, and at the buyers expense. Buyers should make allowances for this potential expense when bidding. Vintage watches have no guarantee of being waterproof regardless of their design or wording, and you should assume and care for them as though they are not. The seller accepts no returns or liability from damage or problems arising from buyer initiated access to, and intervention with watch/clock movements, casings and other components. The seller accepts no liability or claims relating to issues arising from any advice or guidance given in good faith after the time of sale.

Please ensure you are happy with the above notes before making a bid. Thanks.

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