Help: F300 and MegaQuartz

watchlovr

Love that MegaQuartz.
I did not know they came in 18k

Tet

Both very cool! Love them. That MegaQuartz must have some weight to it.

Here's a cool site for you to browse through old Omega catalogues, you should be able to find them there, look for the early 70's ones.

http://www.old-omegas.com/

lillatroll

The f300 movement is a movement that is based on the tuning fork movement that is in the Bulova Accutron. The technology was originally designed for spaceship and satellite instruments. I believe the technology is still used in satellites but don t quote me on that.

The megaquartz movement was developed by the big watch companies together and when these watches were first sold they were more expensive than speedmasters, so the gold one must have cost half a house. TomDick has a wikipedia page about this technology and has a wealth of knowledge about these watches. If you search his name on the forum you will find a lot of posts about the technology and various models that use these movents.

I would imagine that solid gold versions would be uncommon and expensive but very cool watches. I have several f300 hundreds and the first vintage watch I bought was a mega quartz.

Sherbie

Take a look at https://electric-watches.co.uk/

lots of info on here

paul who owns the site is an excellent watchmaker - i.ve had several services carried out there for my 2 humble F300s

i only have 1 poor photo of my integrated f300 connie unfortunately (As these are in a bank vault)

Sherbie

By the way, the both watches have solid gold dialS as well as a solid gold case and bracelet. You’ll notice that the dial is marked OM, for Or Massif

padders

At the risk of raining on parades, while both are technically interesting, when it comes to value, there is so much value in the gold weight that there isn't a lot on top for the item as a watch. Neither technology has a big premium over precious metal weight value. I know this may be unwelcome news but unfortunately this is the way it is. On the positive side, both seem in excellent condition, and someone may be prepared to pay a premium for them, but it wont be a given like it would with, say a solid gold 60s Connie. The first watch is particularly nice IMO, but hummers aren't for everyone. Put one on a bedside table and in a short while you think you have tinnitus!

AESTime

Hi members.

I was hoping to get some advice on these models. They have been handed to me by a family friend and I am trying to get some information on the references, history and possible value.

they are both 18k gold including the bracelets and have the original boxes (no paperwork).

any advice and help would be appreciated.




Kind Regards.

padders

At today's price of over £34 per gram, after the ~20% buyer premium is taken out that result means the seller possibly took home less than melt value!