Seamaster Bullhead Photos! from Omega Boutique King of Prussia

[Shem]

Greetings,

The Omega Boutique at King of Prussia has a Seamaster Bullhead in stock, and I recently had the opportunity to try it on and snap some photos. Here they are for your viewing pleasure! I have 6.25" wrists, so it's a bit large on me, but still wearable. I didn't think the Bullhead was my thing, but I liked it better than I thought I would. If you're in the Philadelphia area, I highly recommend going into the King of Prussia Boutique and trying it on -- it's very different!

 

[Ru4scuba]

Damn that thing is a beast!

 

[ulackfocus]

Add that to the list of "watches I would not like to be beaned in the noggin with".

 

[cristos71]

I'm sorry to say it but these modern Omega versions of 1970s watches leave me cold. They seem totally over engineered, way too thick and have lost all the "elegance" of the originals. Even a 1970s Ploprof looks
quite dainty next to its modern counterpart.
The original concept of the bullhead was as a drivers chronograph which with its slightly curved form could be worn on the side of the
wrist when driving a sports car.
The reason for this was so the chronograph could be viewed without taking ones hands off the steering wheel while doing laps of the Neurenburg, Spa, etc.
In the 1970s this was original thinking, although judging by the popularity of the model then it was providing the solution to a totally non existent problem. In 2014 this wearing of a chronograph side on the wrist is even less likely to be done and serves even less of a purpose.
My point is I have no point really only that the new versions looks very large, seems to sit very high and appears quite ungainly when positioned on the side of the wrist as was the original concept.

 

[LouS]

cristos71

the new versions looks very large, seems to sit very high and appears quite ungainly when positioned on the side of the wrist as was the original concept.

this is concise and accurate summary of the vast majority of heritage re-editions across all brands.

 

[ulackfocus]

LouS

this is concise and accurate summary of the vast majority of heritage re-editions across all brands.

I'll say Longines is the exception that proves the rule, but I may be a bit biased.

 

[Ru4scuba]

Quirky and like a misshapen hockey puck on the wrist LOL

 

[cristos71]

Just for comparisons sake

 

[Georg73]

Love this watch, it looks good on your hand. And cristos thank you for the comparison, also nice model,

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[Zuke]

Your bullhead looks amazing! I'd love to own one someday

cristos71

Just for comparisons sake

 

[Ru4scuba]

Cristos...guessing that's the vintage version?

 

[cristos71]

Ru4scuba

Cristos...guessing that's the vintage version?

Yes, this is the original version from the 1969 International Collection, with a lot more character IMHO

http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-omegas/vintage-watches-database?ref=14403

 

[Hijak]

What bracelet is on your vintage Bullhead?

 

[Zuke]

Hijak

What bracelet is on your vintage Bullhead?

I was about to ask the same question...

 

[cristos71]

1171

 

[Hijak]

Nice looking bracelet!👍 Think I'm going to get one for my SM 300.

 

[Ru4scuba]

cristos71

Yes, this is the original version from the 1969 International Collection, with a lot more character IMHO

http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-omegas/vintage-watches-database?ref=14403

Awesome! Great watch to have in your collection!

 

[SeanO]

an Omega for the Paneristi to go gaga over