Loving the look of this even though I'm unsure what reference number it is or whether it's a 321 or 861. I may even keep it on its stretch bracelet for nostalgic reasons.
Is it yours?! Looks sharp - I think someday I will buy a nice example of the Seamaster 861. Have had a couple examples but nothing I really wanted to keep.
I would venture a guess that yours is a cal. 321 movement. I have a ref. 14364 from 1960/61. Best regards, Patrick
I noticed that 6's and 9's on my subdials are open unlike most seamaster chronographs and speedmasters which have closed 6's and 9's.
That is interesting regarding the open 6 and 9. Do you have the ability to open the case back? I would still bet that it is a 105.001 with cal 321 movement. The next iteration of the Seamaster chrono was the 105.005 which had straight, thin lugs but still utilized the cal. 321.
I think these Seamaster chronograph are one of the underdogs of the vintage chrono market. But what is not to love here?
Indeed. They check most if not all the marks. They certainly have more dial variations than their Speedy Pro manual wind cousins. As an aside, have any of you seen the open 6 and 9's on other vintage Omega subdials?
i have seen a few photos of open 6 and 9 dials online. I have a couple saved on my computer. Earlier models than the 105.001 but doesn't mean that it is incorrect.
I see most of you utilized a strap. What Omega bracelet/end links do you recommend for these? The stretch bracelet is starting to become irritating as the weather warms up.
I totally agree. Compare these to the much more expensive Autavias or even Speedmasters. I think Speedmasters are nicer watches, but when a 2998 from 1960 costs £15000 the £2000 Seamaster with the same movement is a great deal.
Hi Always loved the Seamaster chronograph... still have the one above.... but sold the one below! and just for laughs... Good Hunting Bill Sohne
I have one for sale on the forum - freshly serviced from STS complete with an extract from the Omega archives