Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The forerunner of Omega, La Generale Watch Co, was founded at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1848 by Louis Brandt, who assembled key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen. He sold his watches from Italy to Scandinavia by way of England, his chief market. In 1894, his two sons Louis-Paul and César developed a revolutionary in-house manufacturing and total production control system that allowed component parts to be interchangeable. Watches developed with these techniques were marketed under the Omega brand of La Generale Watch Co. By 1903 the success of the Omega brand led to La Generale Watch Co to spin off the Omega brand as its own company, and the Omega Watch Co was officially founded in 1903. Britain's Royal Flying Corps chose Omega watches in 1917 as its official timekeepers for its combat units, as did the American army in 1918. Omega watches were the choice of NASA and the first watch on the Moon in 1969. Omega has been the official timekeeping device of the Olympic Games since 1932. James Bond has worn it in films since 1995. Other famous Omega wearers, past and present, include John F. Kennedy, Prince William, and Buzz Aldrin. Omega today is owned by the Swatch Group. ABOUT THIS OMEGA CHRONOSTOP FOR SALE Omega Chronostop Genéve, Driver's edition from 1968, distinguished by the reference number 145.010. The
"Driver edition" designation signifies a unique dial configuration,
featuring the twelve index at the typical 3 o'clock position. This design
innovation is tailor-made for race car drivers, facilitating
quick and easy time checks while gripping the steering wheel. The Chronostop was Initially designed to be part of the Seamaster collection,
but was reassigned to the Genéve collection in 1967, positioned as an
affordable chronograph watch targeting a younger group. Despite its
accessible price point, the Chronostop retained its status as a premium model. The Chronostop was chosen as the official Omega timer at the Pan-American Games in Winnipeg and the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico. This one for sale has a wonderful gray anthracite dial with silver hour marks, white/black hands and orange seconds hand. All its parts are genuine and the physical wear and tear of the years passed is not visible with the naked eye. A great vintage wristwatch from the famous Swiss brand! SPECS -Stainless Steel case & back -Measurements: 35mm without the crown (X) 38mm lug to lug and 10mm thickness -Weight: 52gr including strap -Genuine Ω signed crown -Genuine Omega Buckle -MOVEMENT'S SPECS: Lemania Omega 865. Years produced: 1967-68 in 124,000 units total. Manual wind chronograph, 60s, start-stop-reset by single pusher, 17 jewels, f= 21,600 A/h. SHIPPING WORLDWIDE REGISTERED AND TRACKED POSTAGE ONLY. NO EXTRA CHARGES FOR BUYERS OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION. CHECK MY FEEDBACK TO SEE THE COMMENTS OF MY CUSTOMERS! THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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