New watch enthusiast here.

droptank · Oct 23, 2026

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the watch collecting game. All of a sudden I have become obsessed with watches. Maybe I'm having a mid-life crisis😂
I hope to be able to source a few items from members too. I have a 1972 F300Hz 198.001 cal.1250 Seamaster Chronometer Tuning Fork Watch, but it is on a generic strap. I'm hoping to chase down an authentic buckle and a suitable bracelet too.
I was also told this is a good place to ask about my search for 1973 2141 European Bulova Accutron Spaceview box and documentation.
I'm loving my 'hummers' and wear both in my rotation.

My budget doesn't stretch far so this is the only Seamaster I'll ever own, but I bought it because of the movement rather than it being a Seamaster.
Anyway hope to chat to a few of you.
droptank

Jimmy Pesto · Oct 23, 2026

Welcome, though I just found my way back to this great forum. I just got this earlier this week:

https://omegaforums.net/posts/2637036/

Jimmy Pesto · Oct 23, 2026

Recent addition. Omega 198.030 that was in a box that a (non-watch) buddy got at an estate sale. Bought as status unknown, but a battery got it running.

Date wheel advances manually with the crown, but not with the movement - which seems to be a known issue with these. Light research indicates that Omega licensed this movement from Bulova (who provided the index wheel). The base movement was developed by ESA, then customized by Omega.

I like unusual watches - like the Seiko Bellmatic, Wittnauer 2000, etc, so this is a welcome addition. Anybody else have one of these?

Thank...

I like the unusual models too.

droptank · Oct 23, 2026

Jimmy Pesto
Welcome, though I just found my way back to this great forum. I just got this earlier this week:

https://omegaforums.net/posts/2637036/

Jimmy Pesto · Oct 23, 2026

Recent addition. Omega 198.030 that was in a box that a (non-watch) buddy got at an estate sale. Bought as status unknown, but a battery got it running.

Date wheel advances manually with the crown, but not with the movement - which seems to be a known issue with these. Light research indicates that Omega licensed this movement from Bulova (who provided the index wheel). The base movement was developed by ESA, then customized by Omega.

I like unusual watches - like the Seiko Bellmatic, Wittnauer 2000, etc, so this is a welcome addition. Anybody else have one of these?

Thank...

I like the unusual models too.

I don't know how I came across the tuning fork movement, but after seeing the Bulova Accutron Spaceview, I became obsessed by it. Fortunately a couple of months ago I managed to find one in mint condition. I had to buy it, although when I wear it, I do find myself spending quite a lot of time looking at it😂. It is such a unique and good looking watch. After doing a little bit of reading I found out that Swiss luxury brands adopted the tuning fork movement too. I found the Omega pictured at a reasonable price and decided to add it to my fledgling collection as a contrast to the futuristic Spaceview. It needs some parts, but otherwise works perfectly. Well I don't need, would like is more accurate. It has a generic second hand, it should be red, and the date wheel has been replaced with a metal version. I assume because the teeth were worn. I'd like to source NOS plastic date wheel just to keep as a spare so I have original parts.

Jimmy Pesto · Oct 23, 2026

D droptank
I don't know how I came across the tuning fork movement, but after seeing the Bulova Accutron Spaceview, I became obsessed by it. Fortunately a couple of months ago I managed to find one in mint condition. I had to buy it, although when I wear it, I do find myself spending quite a lot of time looking at it😂. It is such a unique and good looking watch. After doing a little bit of reading I found out that Swiss luxury brands adopted the tuning fork movement too. I found the Omega pictured at a reasonable price and decided to add it to my fledgling collection as a contrast to the futuristic Spaceview. It needs some parts, but otherwise works perfectly. Well I don't need, would like is more accurate. It has a generic second hand, it should be red, and the date wheel has been replaced with a metal version. I assume because the teeth were worn. I'd like to source NOS plastic date wheel just to keep as a spare so I have original parts.

Yeah, my date wheel is shot, but it’ll stay on the 19th, as a homage to the day a new battery brought it back to life.

I spend almost as much time listening to mine as looking at it. It actually sounds a lot like my hard-earned tinnitus - so we’re sorta made for each other. It’s like this thing has been talking to me on-and-off for decades.

😅

Mediocre · Oct 24, 2026

The Omega has aged like fine wine!

Welcome! Read, learn, participate, have fun 😁

Felix_La_PuBelle · Oct 26, 2026

For someone new to the game you have some nice watches. Welcome. There’s much to learn and enjoy here.

Vinz Clortho · Oct 27, 2026

Welcome and the hummers are always a lot of fun to introduce to people. Their minds get blown when they hear the watch and get the whole story about it. Collected a bunch 20 years ago and replace the batteries. Most are still running, a few aren't anymore.

bgrisso · Oct 27, 2026

I had this UG Unisonic that I really liked, but eventually couldn't take the noise, drove me a bit crazy (I have tinnitus periodically).

Kinda miss it.

droptank · Oct 30, 2026

Mediocre
The Omega has aged like fine wine!

Welcome! Read, learn, participate, have fun 😁

I can't wait for my bracelet to arrive and get it all together, not many bracelets in my vintage collection.

droptank · Oct 30, 2026

bgrisso
I had this UG Unisonic that I really liked, but eventually couldn't take the noise, drove me a bit crazy (I have tinnitus periodically).

Kinda miss it.

That is a beautiful looking watch. What a shame you had to get rid. I can't hear my hummers unless I hold them up to my ear. Except the accutron does resonate on my bedside table, have to put it on something soft.

droptank · Oct 30, 2026

Vinz Clortho
Welcome and the hummers are always a lot of fun to introduce to people. Their minds get blown when they hear the watch and get the whole story about it. Collected a bunch 20 years ago and replace the batteries. Most are still running, a few aren't anymore.

Wow that is quite the collection are they all hummers. What are they if you don't mind me asking? I can see omegas and the obvious spaceview, but what references / calibres are they?

droptank · Oct 30, 2026

Felix_La_PuBelle
For someone new to the game you have some nice watches. Welcome. There’s much to learn and enjoy here.

I have literally become obsessed with watches of the early 70s. Picked up a Seiko 16khz quartz, a GP cal 351 date delete and an accuquartz, Still looking for an affordable 8Khz quartz to fill that gap, or any other historical oddities and dead ends.

droptank · Oct 30, 2026

Mediocre
The Omega has aged like fine wine!

Welcome! Read, learn, participate, have fun 😁

Thanks, I will. Although this may be the wrong forum to follow if I want to cut back on my sudden spending spree😂

Vinz Clortho · Oct 31, 2026

D droptank
Wow that is quite the collection are they all hummers. What are they if you don't mind me asking? I can see omegas and the obvious spaceview, but what references / calibres are they?

Yes, they're all hummers. Started collecting them around 30+ years ago, but always had one or two as my father had one growing up which ran for 45+ years without a service.

Distinctly remember a watchmaker go bananas when I took it in for a battery change. He put a microphone up to it so everyone could hear the hum, then explaining the movement to other workers in the store at that time. Odd thing to remember but think it's what got me into watches.

The Accutron Railroad is a 214, All the Omega f300s and other brands are either 3162 or 3164 movements. 3162 is a date only, 3164 is a day/date. The Tissot and the Imado both use the 3162 movement, only difference is it doesn't have the "Omega" plate on it but exactly the same movement. Omega would sell the movements to other companies so they could case them with their own brands.

When I was actively buying them, figured I'd grab a couple extra in case I needed to swap movements if one stopped working. It was the wild west days before they gained popularity again so it was reasonable to do so. Plus the different dials always caught your eyes, where they definitely have character to them.

BrokenSkunk · 2026-11-08T17:19:32-0600

Another fan of weird electronic watches here.
I have a 214 Spaceview, 6 (I think) Omega f300s, an f8192 Electroquartz. Got a few non humming electric/ electronic oddities too. I have a Hamilton Sealectric with a 505, a Seiko Grand quartz (4843) a Seiko Superior (4883) and a quartz Seamater with a 1310, which is a really odd thing.

Edit: Five f300s. I had to go and check!
Also the ETA/ESA calibre is 9160/9162/9164 for the hummers, not 3160. Omega renumbered them, I can never remember what to. No idea why they bothered either!

pdxleaf · 2026-11-08T19:51:48-0600

New watch enthusiast here.

droptank

Jimmy Pesto

droptank

Jimmy Pesto

Mediocre

Felix_La_PuBelle

Vinz Clortho

bgrisso

droptank

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droptank

droptank

Vinz Clortho

BrokenSkunk

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