Mine's bigger than yours!

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Dash1

·Jul 13, 2012

I didn't realise just how massive this beast was 'till I handled one in the flesh.
Omega Seamaster Chrono-Quartz, case ref: ST 396.0839. Cal 1250.
Manufactured in limited numbers to commemorate the Montreal Olympics in 1976. Also known as 'The Albatross.'
Measures a whopping 50mm across.
Not everyones cup of tea but a wonderful design object. Infact it occurs to me that Omega where particularly good at innovative design and were not scared of bringing out totally new concepts. As far as I can tell Rolex only have about 3 case designs in total!

 

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ulackfocus

·Jul 13, 2012

That gihugic thing is the father of the Casio nerd watch phenomenon. 😜

 

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kyle L

·Jul 13, 2012·Grasshopper

Nice one, makes the Sub look like a shrimp! 😜

 

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cicindela

·Jul 13, 2012·Steve @ ΩF

kyle L

Nice one, makes the Sub look like a shrimp! 😜

It's got your name all over it Kyle.

 

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speedycosmograph

·Jul 13, 2012

It would make an excellent alarm clock for the nightstand.

 

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kyle L

·Jul 13, 2012·Grasshopper

cicindela

It's got your name all over it Kyle.

It wouldn't even fit my ankle...😁

 

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ulackfocus

·Jul 13, 2012

cicindela

It's got your name all over it Kyle.

Why yes, yes it does!

 

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cicindela

·Jul 13, 2012·Steve @ ΩF

U ulackfocus

Why yes, yes it does!

Holy crap, is that the limited Grasshopper addition? Only 3 were produced, one went to David Carradine, one to Bienne and I heard the 3rd was lost somewhere in NY while on its way to an AD.

 

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ulackfocus

·Jul 13, 2012

I think that infamous 3rd watch was destined for Ralph Macchio but went missing.

 

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kyle L

·Jul 13, 2012·Grasshopper

I wouldn't mind having one of these if the price was right!