My last Omega acquisition, the big blue

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georgeszaslavsky

·Sep 1, 2019

Hello

My last acquisition, the Omega Big Blue ref 176004 who is one of the most sought after vintage Omega dive chronographs since 'it was launched in 1973 to be used at a depth of 120m. The model was based on the speedmaster markIII and had the very reliable Omega 1040. Very rare model to find in full set. It comes from Germany with its papers and proof of repair of its owners.

Pictures of the seller. I'll post mine as soon as she arrives.

Have a nice week

Best regards

Georges

 

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avidmark

·Sep 1, 2019

Why is it so thick with only a 120m water resistance?

 

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georgeszaslavsky

·Sep 1, 2019

avidmark

Why is it so thick with only a 120m water resistance?

It was a watch based on the speedmaster markIII case

 

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rott3

·Sep 1, 2019

It will be hard to keep under the cuff 😀😀

 

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madmanmike

·Sep 1, 2019

What a beast! Love it.

 

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PhilF

·Sep 1, 2019

Nice find, especially with the documentation and parts. Man, that is one Seriously TALL watch! It looks heavy. Certainly falls into the "interesting" category. Will you wear it or will it be a "safe queen" ?

 

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georgeszaslavsky

·Sep 1, 2019

PhilF

Nice find, especially with the documentation and parts. Man, that is one Seriously TALL watch! It looks heavy. Certainly falls into the "interesting" category. Will you wear it or will it be a "safe queen" ?

will wear it from time to time, my daily wearer is the zenith el primero a 782 chronograph from 1971

 

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perks713

·Sep 1, 2019

Massive.

 

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SpeedyMcNasty

·Sep 2, 2019

wow! I have never seen this model. What are all of the functions?

 

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JanV

·Sep 2, 2019

avidmark

Why is it so thick with only a 120m water resistance?

Please notice the chrono movement, it has the ability to take time submerged at 120 meters.

 

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JanV

·Sep 2, 2019

georgeszaslavsky

It was a watch based on the speedmaster markIII case

I think collectors refer to “Pilot case” on which several Omega models where base on in the late 60’ies turning early 70’ies like the SM1000, Flightmaster, SM200, Memomatic, etc... And the MK III was one of these models with the similar case. Some pictures for the tread:

 

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georgeszaslavsky

·Sep 2, 2019

SpeedyMcNasty

wow! I have never seen this model. What are all of the functions?

date, chronograph with cnetralsecond and central minutes 24AM/PM indicator

 

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simonsays

·Sep 3, 2019

That is a well serviced watch! I don’t think I have seen so many old parts and invoices included in a sale before

 

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vienna

·Sep 4, 2019

A beautiful watch, and seems to be in great condituion.

Kind regards Max

 

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squarelug

·Sep 4, 2019

Yeah thumbs up!

 

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Tet

·Sep 4, 2019

Great watch! Pics are a bit nasty(look like they've been shot with one of those early no brand digital cameras) but will look forward to seeing your own photographs when it arrives.

 

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Andy K

·Sep 4, 2019

avidmark

Why is it so thick with only a 120m water resistance?

perks713

Massive.

The design is meant to look big, but it is about the same thickness as recent 3-hander Planet Oceans...

 

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georgeszaslavsky

·Sep 13, 2019

Good Morning

My photos of the big blue Omega taken last saturday morning with an average daylight. But the main thing is there with the watch, the loads of spare parts and the three dealer stampings on the warranty book. Photos of caliper measurements included.

Wishing you a good evening and a good week

Best regards

Georges