Evening all

I had a few of my watches out tonight and was comparing two of my favourite pieces, debating if perhaps I should let one go (which I have since seen sense on).

It occurred to me they were almost 10 years apart in age and when comparing the two it made me realise what an enormous polar shift Omega made in the space of a decade. Moving from their Chronometer 18K pie pan to the 18K Megaquartz stardust.

This was a monumental leap in technology, the Megaquartz 1510 movement was developed in 1970, accurate to just one single second per month compared to the Pie Pan, accurate to circa 3-5 SPD (on my wrist).

The case on my Pie Pan is a UK made Dennison example (IMHO simply the best of the best), dating to may 1965 (the magical 10000), the Megaquartz dates to July 1975. Both supremely well made (the case on the Megaquartz weighing an enormous 95 grams) but what a totally different pair and completely different vision by Omega of how their flagship lined looked in just the space of 10 years.

Anyway, here they are:

 

I say sell the Pie Pan. Dibs.

 

Do keep in mind that this was the time were polyester and bell bottom pants were the range. need i say more?

 

And lots of Timex!

Tom

 

Ha ha, I her that but you know what, the stardust is a beautiful watch and it has an amazing wrist presence, hand made dial, the ultimate quartz movement (accepting thats not everyones bag) and a hand made case in Fontana (Italy)

Here's a few more snaps of the Dennison, which is definitely enjoying some much needed wrist time

 

I'm sure that if you decided to sell the Pie Pan many would form a disorderly queue.

I actually wear a Timex when I'm working.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2515737.htm

Cheap, tough and expendable.

 

To be honest chaps I am likely to keep both, I love them both in different ways and am truly loving the Pie Pan, just regret selling my SS version

 

I had a Stocker and Yale 590 for that but when I found out how much it would cos to replace the tritium, I gave up.

My Omega watches so far have survived the adventure that is on my wrist whilst banging around.

Tom

 

Very different feel on the wrist compared to 'the beast'

 

Speaking of Timex, I just bought this Timex Electronic for $2.00 at a thrift store. Came on a Spiedel calendar band showing De. '71 which I removed. I think it's pretty nifty.

 

I'm doing serious house modification. SDS hammer drills, Cold chisels and lump hammers etc etc.

 

This will do it.

https://www.marathonwatch.com/product/general-purpose-mechanical

Tom

 

As an amateur astronomer the stardust dial is on my list of "one day".

 

Now I've seen the gold star dust so let's hope you wear the pie pan for Sunday.

Baden

 

Great pair thanks for sharing Tom !!

 

.....but .......but ........but some of these watches have [gasp] BATTERIES!!!!

 

I'm the same as you Tom, I love them both.

 

Both are wonderful in their own unique way, we can chose to poo poo the battery powered beast but this isn't your average quartz watch, far far from it! That's like comparing a Casio to a Constellation Chronometer.

 

I bought this subtle, understated 1995 item, just for the hell of it, a few months back. It was a bit too flash for an oil sheikh allegedly.

All in the best possible taste of course.