Yesterday I received a new addition to my small collection - a ~1973 Omega Seamaster 176.010, and I'm totally excited to be wearing it!

The focus of my collection has mostly been Omega chronographs from the 1960s and on. Up to now, they have been steel cased, with black or grey dials. This Yachting chronograph breaks that mold with a gold case (albeit plated) and a sunburst silver dial. There are touches of blue for the chronograph hands, and a splash of red marking the start of the yachting regatta. I have to say, this combination is truly stunning on the wrist. It definitely adds a bit of bling to an otherwise sober and conservative collection!

Naturally, as I considered this purchase I read everything I could find on this model. Andy K's Calibre1040 site was amazingly helpful, as well as an excellent review on the Monochrome site.

https://www.calibre1040.com/cal-1040-collectors-guide-case-references/010-2/

https://monochrome-watches.com/in-d...ious-rare-regatta-chronograph-from-the-1970s/

I do know that this color combination is unusual. The gold plated case versions discussed on the Calibre1040 site have gold or brown dials. I was able to find other examples of this color combination via an internet search, but few. So it's definitely possible that a dial swap occurred sometime in the past. That said, it's this color combination that sealed the deal for me -- gold with gold or gold with brown would simply be too much for me.

I'm also happy to be adding another 1040 movement to the collection (a Speedmaster MkIV was the first). Having the chronograph seconds and minutes on the central pinion makes it much easier to read for my older eyes. The 24-hour indicator at 9 also makes setting the date easier, avoiding the dreaded date change at noon issue.

A word of thanks to member Draven for selling me this piece - a very smooth transaction.

Now, a few pictures:

 

A little added info ---

The watch came mounted on what appears to be the original strap - marked Omega on the underside with a nice gold plated buckle (photo below). What I found unusual was the extreme taper of the band - from 22mm at the lugs to a miniscule 14mm at the buckle. It seemed an odd choice for arelatively large, sporting type watch. At any rate, the watch is now on a nice black JPM strap that I have. I'm considering ordering an ISOfrane style strap for a more permanent solution.

 

Congrats! The gold-plated Yachting is one of my favorite Omega references. It's mostly undocumented - I have yet to see a period ad or catalog image - so it is hard to say what dials or straps are correct.

Here's mine:

 

Beautiful piece!

I never appreciated the differences between this Yachting version and the more popular 176.007. It’s really a chunkier, dare I say more modern feeling watch.

 

Such a nice watch. The steel was/is on my wishlist for the longest time. I know I'll have to scratch that itch soon. Wear this in great health, it's surely a keeper!

 

Stunning watch, wear it well

 

Nice . I had a 176.010 in the steel version but for me it was too chunky....

Have fun with it!

 

Yes, it’s chunky. Cinching it down on a comfy strap so it doesn’t slide around is the key to wearing a watch like this.

 

great catch and nice pics, huge congrats and wear in good health

 

Found some pictures of my steel one Sold it some time ago.

 

Very nice!

Is that the box it came in? It’s always nice to see the original presentation.

 

No... this was a box from the 80's. I know that because I have a Speedmaster from 86 which came in that box.

 

I came across this photo showing the Yachting in a presumably original box. I think the box is actually from an earlier period, but I’d appreciate any comments on this. I’m on the hunt for an appropriate box for mine.

 

I think the box Will not close with such a big watch in it ?

Those boxes were normally with smaller watches..

 

Amy chance you still have this, or know whether the back of the strap is signed Omega? And if it's gold tone print (or silver)?

 

Yes, still have it. Signed OMEGA in gold.

 

I believe that supports the idea that it goes with your watch. In my experience, the straps that went with gold watches had gold print on the back while the steel watch straps had silver print. Plus, there weren't many gold Omega watches with 22 mm lugs. Perhaps none other than the Yachting at that time, but don't quote me.