Now where did I see this model recently? Oh yeah - at my house! Pics forthcoming when it comes back from Steve.
Thanks for bumping the thread! I rather enjoyed it! Very cool watches and tons of history to go with them!
I always wanted to have one of these Marine chrono. Cool design, strong history, striking performance etc. The only drawback, it is very difficult to find watchmaker who could service this movement locally in Jakarta.
I've always been fascinated with the Marine Chronos, especially when they're looking like NOS. Somewhat related, these are also very interesting and I wish we saw more of 'em: Which model is actually the most accurate? Is there much variance if they're running properly to spec? Are the running examples still as accurate today?
The combination of 18K solid gold, 2.4Mhz movement and aventurine dial really gives you the impression that contrary to most of the models Omega was making in that era, the gold megaquartz was a true "spare no expense" watch.
Thought I would resurrect this thread, purely because I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the mahogany boxes and spent last night loving remaking the insert for them, pic to follow! Trev, interestingly the cal 1510 and 1511 are fundamentally the same watch, 1510 came in stardust, waffle or electric blue dial configurations (although I have seen others owned by a mate who works at the museum). 1511 came in really only one execution (to the public) Accuracy wise they are identical, because as mentioned with the exception of the movement number they are the same movement. I own 12 in various formats at the moment, without exception they are all accurate to 1 SPM or better, in fact my 1511 (which is my daily wearer) is more like 1/2 per month. Like DSIO I wish we saw more gold variations, sadly too many get scrapped! I have just been offered a movement by a mate who lives in the UK who's local dealer had a completely NOS example, couldn't sell it for £5500 so scrapped it! gutted! Pics of the box with my newly made insert to follow! Cheers Tom
How about this one that I just got my grubby hands on, the elusive all stainless steel 1511 destined to the French market. Depending on which story (both from Omega) you believe, the bezel and plaque were in SS because : - you couldn't sell 14k watches in France at the time - you needed a visible hallmark for all jewellery that contained gold Anyway, here it is, only the 4th that's popped up since 2009 AFAIK :
I have the opportunity to buy a decent 1516 example without papers or box. How much should one pay ? I am a bit lost on ebay the minimum investment is 2.500 euros, is that realistic ? Thank you. Mounir
It's really hard to tell but the well does seem to have dried up a bit lately so it might be a seller's market, got some pics inside and out ? ;-) Or at a 45° angle ? ;-) In theory the 1511 bezel is removable (unlike on the 1516) à but I haven't tried moving the screws on mine, not much point and you wouldn't want to slip !
At last I find a forum to help me with properly identifying 2 of my old Omegas, the 1343, Quartz Chronometer, with Constellation on face. It has the "cut corners" ( my identification vernacular), it is thinner than the 1511,1516, a d is technically an octagon. There is a picture of it on this thread. The second is a Seamaster,, with exact look of the 1511, in that it has "quartz" plate where the required numbers were. I have heard it referred to as the MC II, or Marine Chronometer 2. No second hand, push button center on crown, a d amazingly accurate. Same solid steel bracelet, 4 screws over gold bezel, and truly MINT condition with box, partial papers. I consider myself very fortunate indeed to have these pieces of the puzzle of the famous OMC. More pics to follow of the 1343.