Hello people! New here in the forum and of course in search of a little help from those who know more than I in these issues. I have a stopwatch of the 60-70's that belonged to my father, he was a timekeeper of cycling in the 70's. I would like to know a little more about the beuty... I assume it is a expensive machine, I do not know if it is something common ... I do not know anything about it, but it works perfectly and unfortunately the original glass was broken by one of my younger sisters many years ago, I took it to specialized watchmaking to change the glass several years ago. Thanks in advance for the help...

 

All I can offer you is that it looks really cool. what is the case made of?

 

A couple more... The plastic case...

 

I really do not know what material is made. But it is a rugged and resistant finish.

 

No worries. Someone more informed than us will come along here shortly!

 

Thanks mate...

 

I can't offer much other than it's a chronograph or stopwatch, not a chronometer.

But have a look here Eduardo.

Cheers

Jim

 

Lol ... the apology of the case, English is not my normal language. And to be honest I do not usually practice it.

 

And from the Bonhams auction site, some more information.



Omega. A rare and unusual plastic coated open face split 1/10th second stop watch together with fitted case and neck strap
Movement No.2202662, 1960's
15-jewel Cal.1210 frosted gilt 3/4 plate lever movement, polished chronograph works, compensated balance, black dial with raised white outer racing seconds divisions and Arabic numerals, red chronograph hand and orange split second hand, subsidiary dial at 12 for 30 minute recording, round case with snap on back and cap, start/stop button at 3, split second button at 10 and combined reset button and winding crown at 12 within bow, together with fitted Omega red plastic case with buttons to actuate functions and neck strap, case, dial and movement signed 65mm.
FOOTNOTES

• Stop watches similar to this were used throughout the 1960's and 1970's for timing events including motorsport, athletics and horse racing.

 

I forgive you .

I only have to manage with one language and am not always perfect.

 

Very interesting information ... thanks, as far as I can read, the chronograph is not so common. Interesting that it was used to measure the times in different sports disciplines

 

Nice tool, Omega have such a 'timing' history as seen in the Saga and Voyage books.

I grabbed a "Chronostop" a few years ago with LEDs and many split features and an unusual 6mhz movement.

 

Hey @webvan - I've seen a couple of those for sale over the years and find them fascinating - is it as much fun to play with as it looks?