1973 Megaquartz 1310

Just sharing a new-to-my-collection watch, only my second Omega.

I know these quartz watches don't get a lot of love around here, but I quite like the look of this one, especially mounted to leather. It appears to my untrained eyes to be perfectly original---even the signed crystal. A nice complement/contrast to my 1965 Seamaster 600 with the black technical dial. (That one is currently in watchmaker limbo because of the pandemic.)

I wasn't expecting this to be quite so heavy and chunky, but I like that---it feels substantial without being one of the hubcaps you see for sale at the mall kiosks.

If you've ever tried to date one of these movements then you know how f*&#@ing tiny the serial number is! Wow. Sorry for that particularly crappy photo, but understand it's via iPhone using an off-axis flashlight and photographed through a magnifying glass. The 37xxxx puts it at 1973, unless I'm mistaken. I believe, then, that this is an example from the first production year of that movement, which ran from '73-'78, but I'm happy to be corrected.

Seems to be keeping excellent time, which feels right to expect of a quartz watch.

Anyway, figured folks here might appreciate it.

Should add: I welcome any and all commentary if there’s something I’ve missed (or misdiagnosed). I am still very much a learner here. And I didn’t pay $$$ for this, so you won’t hurt my feelings. 😀

Funny, my 1310 arrived today.

Just cleaned the metal bracelet and i will send some pictures later.

Greetings !

As promised some pictures.



Serial 374xxx points also to 1973 like yours.




Mounted is a JB Champion Gold Tone Omega Bracelet

Nice pics.

I’m starting to see these as the Ferrari Mondials of the Omega line. 😀 Not the most prestigious or aesthetically pleasing models, but historically important and definitely better than most of the other stuff you’ll find out there at a similar, budget-friendly price. And like I said, I, for one, really do like the look of them—I like the Mondial, too. There’s no accounting for taste!

Really nice, looks in great condition too. These are pretty underappreciated watches, very expensive in their day and well made.

Here's a thread you could add it to I started some time ago... https://omegaforums.net/threads/show-us-your-megaquartz.96892/

Congrats on the watch.

I love mine and don't consider them in anyway shape or form as 'inferior to mechanical watches, just a different type of technology. I am happy that they are relatively cheap compared to mechanical watches, the difficult thing is to find them in good condition. It was actually the first omega watch I bought. Probably could have got a good vintage speedmaster for a few quid more.

I would like to quote a comment from your article

"70´s bling"

Yeah thats it 👍