My Son was conceived/born in '73 and I would love to find a fitting homage.
My '72 is "mine" and while he will appreciate it, I want to gift him something that is uniquely his.
Any thoughts?

It could be another brand but I am an Omega "fanboy".

My '72:

 

A nice Seiko 6139-6005 from '73. I think that was the same year as Pogue wore his on Skylab, they're available with a little work and there's historical context.

 

A speedy mark II racing dial would look nice along side that beauty!

 

Funny, Eric, because I had one and gave it back to the original owner:


A '73 Pogue would definitely be an option to consider.
Thanks!

Long story about giving this one back!

 

Howabout a 1973 Accutron 214 Spaceview? If not for your son, I was born in '73 and my birthday is coming up

 

I got nothing else to do. Post it.

 

Neighbor answered my local advert for "old fart collecting watches"... gives me an Omega and the Seiko for a few bucks.

I tinker with the Omega but send the Seiko to SCA as I don't have a fargin clue how to fix it. SCA charges me $90 to fix, I throw it in the box for future.

2 years later, my neighbor and me(drunk) talk about the watch and he cries about what a mistake he made to sell it to me, Dad's retirement watch and all.

I smack him with a fixed beauty and an UncleSeiko bracelet (thanks, forum friends!) and I've got a BFF for life but no fargin Seiko.

Karma is a Bitch, but I do love her so!

 

I like the idea of a Racing Mark ii...those are still affordable. You can also consider a Ploprof.

Or what about an Omega dress watch?

 

Spot on, Brother!
He's not a tool guy, part of why the 145.020 isn't right for him.

 

Still not comfortable with your avatar.

 

It's well known, thanks to @ulackfocus, that I love karma. Did the cheap SOB offer to pay you for the service, at the very least?

 

He paid for the service and reimbursed me for the $ I paid him.
He walks around telling the world what a great guy I am.
Did I mention Karma, that she's a bitch and that I love her?

I still wish I had the 6139, the prick, I should have stuck it to him but I've already lost a watch to the Karma gods, I hate being the good guy!!! Jeez!

Anyway, who has a great formal 1973 suggestion? (beside my neighbor prick that cried like a baby and got me to give him his damn Seiko for cost minus my damn time!)

Oh shit! his son might be a member here!

 

So, karma boned you and he made out like a bandit. Karma needs to give him a swift kick in the crotch. Or, he needs to buy you beer for a good, long time.

 

A Datejust from ‘73 would be a solid choice.

 

That was all a joke in good fun...
My seeing his smile is part of why I like watch collecting.
I'm keeping his old Omega, waiting for the day.

 

1973 was Omega’s 125th anniversary, celebrated with a big, technologically advanced block of steel.


The world’s first chronometer-certified automatic chronograph. In addition to serious historical significance and very unique looks, it’s relatively easy to source and affordable compared to other Speedmasters of the era.

EDIT: just saw the part about not a tool watch. The 125 isn’t the dressiest option , but I don’t think any Omega is more representative of 1973.

 

I was think the Omega 125 also. It would definitely draw attention to itself!

 

love the colors on this one

 

You could go big, an AP Royal Oak 5402. Genta patented the design in ‘73

 

To be fair I've been using it for 10 years and it's come in handy meeting new people.