Community Stories

Advice pleaaaase on this 1972 F300Hz 198.021 Chronometer cal.1250

jcvd75
Posts
5
Likes
0
👋🏻 Hi everyone, I had an offer on this 1972 F300Hz 198.021 Chronometer cal.1250 Tuning Fork Watch & Bracelet. Fully Serviced for 1200€. I have not find any blue one as clean as this one. What do you guys think please ?
Thanks so much 😉

- Mary

Capture d’écran 2025-12-29 à 14.31.03.webp Capture d’écran 2025-12-29 à 14.31.15.webp Capture d’écran 2025-12-29 à 14.31.32.webp Capture d’écran 2025-12-29 à 14.31.49.webp
 
p4ul
Posts
1,788
Likes
4,288
Hi Mary, and welcome.

If it is as you describe then it looks good. If you have 1200 to spend and want this kind of movement then I can’t see a reason not to proceed.
My only caveat is that it is not a highly valued item to collectors so you might not get your money back should you decide to part with it.
 
jcvd75
Posts
5
Likes
0
yes thank you so much, this is the only problem I have: the price. It seems expensive although it's a nice piece which has been serviced... I have a day to decide... I can't find the same one anywhere else...
 
O
Posts
26
Likes
9
I have no idea what these are “worth” but I paid $400 US for a service on a 1955 Omega of my deceased uncle’s that I found. If this is a dream watch for you, and taking the service value out of the price makes a difference, go for it.
 
Dan S
Posts
23,702
Likes
52,669
If you are specifically looking for this particular blue-dial hummer, then you may have to pay up to get what you want.

My general thinking is that collecting these electronic movements is a labor of love, and for serious collectors who are not too cost-sensitive. It's an obscure and obsolete technology, and if that appeals to you, I think it's great. But I think it's wise to expect that repair and maintenance costs can be unexpectedly high. Maybe a bit like owning a 1967 Mazda RX-7. If you love it, buy it.

Edit: Sorry ... make that a 1977 RX-7.

1767036267964.webp
Edited:
 
C
Posts
134
Likes
249
1200€ is way too much money for this watch. The real price would be less than 800€. Even if it’s in very nice condition and serviced.
 
sathomasga
Posts
708
Likes
1,290
Dan S Dan S
If you are specifically looking for this particular blue-dial hummer, then you may have to pay up to get what you want.

My general thinking is that collecting these electronic movements is a labor of love, and for serious collectors who are not too cost-sensitive. It's an obscure and obsolete technology, and if that appeals to you, I think it's great. But I think it's wise to expect that repair and maintenance costs can be unexpectedly high. Maybe a bit like owning a 1967 Mazda RX-7. If you love it, buy it.

1767036267964.webp
Not only do I own (and love) three hummers, but, back before I grew to hate cars, I owned a 1983 Mazda RX-7. 😀
 
Dan S
Posts
23,702
Likes
52,669
sathomasga sathomasga
Not only do I own (and love) three hummers, but, back before I grew to hate cars, I owned a 1983 Mazda RX-7. 😀
Just realized that my post had a typo, I meant to say 1977 RX-7, not 1967. ::facepalm1::
 
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

sgoody1

Thoughts on this 1972 Speedmaster

sgoody1 Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
oddboy
oddboy
Posts
9
Views
1K