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Hi all, Just curious what you all think of this particular model/ case style. I have seen them referred to as Cobra, Stingray or UFO. I really like the unusual case shape, but I see it only under Geneve and cal. 1481 option. Where there any other configurations?



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I've seen the recent Cobra's too but no idea there was a Tissot inside, so a strong no-no

There's nothing worse than buying an Omega, excitedly opening up, and seeing a Tissot inside, eorgh
 
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In my experience they were part of Geneve collection and they all have 1481.
 
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kaplan kaplan
I've seen the recent Cobra's too but no idea there was a Tissot inside, so a strong no-no

There's nothing worse than buying an Omega, excitedly opening up, and seeing a Tissot inside, eorgh

It was a movement developed jointly between Omega and Tissot. Both brands having different numbers for their calibers. Omega's was 1480/1481 (17 and 21 Jewels) and Tissot's movement was 2481 (21 jewels).

This movement was also used on the Dynamic which I have always liked for its unusual shaped case.

The reference number for the watch in the second picture is 166.0122 according to Omega's vintage database.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-geneve-omega-st-166-0122
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flqt-9000 flqt-9000
In my experience they were part of Geneve collection, and they all have 1481.
Very true, I have 3 Geneves with that movement. Although 1481 was a movement that was shared with Tissot. The markings were different of course.
 
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Yes, quite uncommon! And I've always liked uncommon things...!
 
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aggie aggie
Yes, quite uncommon! And I've always liked uncommon things...!
I know what you mean! Anything I collect, and I collect quite a few things, I always look for pieces that stand out. Sometimes I don't even care if the item is highly collectable or not, if it catches my eye. It could be a cheap vintage watch with a gorgeous, unusual dial or case, and I'll take it. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
 
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By the way, does anybody know the years this model was available?
 
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kaplan kaplan
I've seen the recent Cobra's too but no idea there was a Tissot inside, so a strong no-no

There's nothing worse than buying an Omega, excitedly opening up, and seeing a Tissot inside, eorgh
I really dont know why you loath Tissot so much?

Tissot were once joined at the hip with Omega, and their watches in the 60s-70s were just as interesting and funky as Omega’s, and some came with Gay Freres bracelets( which are a class above the rattly, hair pulling Omega alternatives). And of course, some of their earlier watches (pre war) were simply fantastic.

just saying………..
 
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It said also that Tissot have saved Omega from a bad financial situation....

Movement 1481 is based on the Tissot 2481 which is the evolution of the Tissot 781.
So not really a joined development but a sharing of product to improve overall business.

I agree that Omega movements are better eyes catcher but Tissot are not bad movements.
 
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Sherbie Sherbie
I really dont know why you loath Tissot so much?

Tissot were once joined at the hip with Omega, and their watches in the 60s-70s were just as interesting and funky as Omega’s, and some came with Gay Freres bracelets( which are a class above the rattly, hair pulling Omega alternatives). And of course, some of their earlier watches (pre war) were simply fantastic.

just saying………..
I agree, I have 4 vintage Tissot in my collection including the one below which I think is a beautiful design
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