Welcome to Club Calypso!

[KaiseRRuby]

Have had this exact same Calypso for quite some time with plans on a restauration. Didn't ever find parts for it so decided to let it go. A shame because its a real stunner. This was mine:

 

[Tom Dick]

Having owned mine for a little while now I love it! Yes it’s quartz, yes it’s 80’s but if the purists looks past that it’s bloody cool and I doubt I will ever seen another one on someone’s wrist, unless it’s a WIS get together

 

[robbie23]

Tom Dick

Having owned mine for a little while now I love it! Yes it’s quartz, yes it’s 80’s but if the purists looks past that it’s bloody cool and I doubt I will ever seen another one on someone’s wrist, unless it’s a WIS get together[/QUOTE

I'd take a Calypso over a Baby Ploprof any day of the week.

 

[tritto]

Here is my Gen 1 (1337) Calypso.

 

[Tom Dick]

I must admit, they are cool watches! The slimness means it wears really comfortably however, they are a good size and as such (imho) have a great wrist presence. I have to say that whilst I never really got the whole way the movement works (over complicated) the 1337 is a great movement and the calypso itself is a great watch! I’m amazed you can still find them sub £1000

 

[tritto]

I'm with you @Tom Dick, Omega went down a route of doing unnecessarily complicated things to solve a problem that didn't exist (does anyone really need a jumping hour hand and electronic time setting?). It is a bugger to get all the wheels on the dial side lined up so that they work as designed and the plate in place. That said, it's a very slim movement, which may have been their priority.

 

[Joemcminn]

Hello, I have been after either a calypso, shom, poppy or similar for a long time but not found anything that fits the bill yet. What do people think of this one, they are saying it may be an early production one but everywhere i look none of the calypso had this movement.
https://www.birthyearwatches.com/product/1980-omega-seamaster-120m-calypso/

 

[robbie23]

Could be one of the earliest models made & one of a very few fitted with the earlier movement?...or it's had the movement swopped out.
From a thread...
"1. Both Cal 1332 and 1337 fitted to Seamaster, 1332 for 1979-82 and 1337 between 1981-84 so possible overlap for 120m Quartz but the 1332 was not fitted to Nimitz and Calypso.
2. both 1332 and 1337 are Quartz 32kHz and 25.6mm size. Both cals share same stem,
I believe 1337 will replace 1332 but reluctant to confirm until I am able to check all dimensions etc"

https://www.thewatchforum.co.uk/threads/omega-cal-1337-and-cal-1332-differences.26013/

 

[tritto]

robbie23

Could be one of the earliest models made & one of a very few fitted with the earlier movement?...or it's had the movement swopped out.
From a thread...
"1. Both Cal 1332 and 1337 fitted to Seamaster, 1332 for 1979-82 and 1337 between 1981-84 so possible overlap for 120m Quartz but the 1332 was not fitted to Nimitz and Calypso.
2. both 1332 and 1337 are Quartz 32kHz and 25.6mm size. Both cals share same stem,
I believe 1337 will replace 1332 but reluctant to confirm until I am able to check all dimensions etc"

https://www.thewatchforum.co.uk/threads/omega-cal-1337-and-cal-1332-differences.26013/

1332 and 1337 are identical, except the 1337 circuit has a 2-tick end of battery life indicator. You can swap them, but the date wheel may also need to be switched as many 1332s will have a white date wheel instead of black.

 

[tritto]

Actually, given the 1332 movement and the white date wheel I suspect that it’s just a swap in replacement when the 1337 failed or suffered a battery leak.

 

[Joemcminn]

Thanks, I did think that the reason may be that the movement had been changed, looking at the info it probably has. I do like the look of it though but not sure if it's worth that, but not many become available......

 

[Tom Dick]

Nice one appeared on eBay which I think might be recently purchased by a forum member! Bi metal and in great condition

 

[Tom Dick]

Correct that! It’s sold

 

[Ccaass]

Happy to join the club too. I bought a Gen 1 that needs a circuit module. I knew it wasn’t working but the case, dials and hands made it seem worth the trouble of repairing. Seems like they can still be serviced through Omega. Is that correct?

 

[robbie23]

C Ccaass

Happy to join the club too. I bought a Gen 1 that needs a circuit module. I knew it wasn’t working but the case, dials and hands made it seem worth the trouble of repairing. Seems like they can still be serviced through Omega. Is that correct?

Congrats! Great to see another example that'll be "saved". I've heard movements (& bezels) for Calypso I model are no longer available yet some here have said the opposite. Maybe go to the Service section on Omega's website & ask them directly?

 

[Calypso120]

Hi Everybody,
I am new to this forum and this thread, I would like to thank everybody for posting such useful information. Hope I am not posting a bit late.

I am in Cape Town, South Africa and have the opportunity to purchase a 120 Calypso, actual images below. The seller is holding it for me as I have queried the movement, as the fitted PCB is by Longines.

The seller is selling on behalf of somebody who stated he owned it from new and it has only been serviced over the years with no Non-OE parts replacement. I do know that there was a Omega & Longines merger in the early eighties, so it is quite possible that the movement came off the assembly line with with a combination of parts. I unfortunately am fairly new in the game so am struggling to find more information that would confirm that the movement is period correct, any assistance would be appreciated. I am going to seek help from the one the Omega Service agents, but they are still shut.

Details:

OMEGA - SEAMASTER CALYPSO 120 19602.85
MOVEMENT - CAL 1432 QUARTZ
SERIAL NUMBER 46661311 (1984)
PCB Longines L 156.2
Movement stamped 1432

 

[KaiseRRuby]

Calypso120

Hi Everybody,
I am new to this forum and this thread, I would like to thank everybody for posting such useful information. Hope I am not posting a bit late.

I am in Cape Town, South Africa and have the opportunity to purchase a 120 Calypso, actual images below. The seller is holding it for me as I have queried the movement, as the fitted PCB is by Longines.

The seller is selling on behalf of somebody who stated he owned it from new and it has only been serviced over the years with no Non-OE parts replacement. I do know that there was a Omega & Longines merger in the early eighties, so it is quite possible that the movement came off the assembly line with with a combination of parts. I unfortunately am fairly new in the game so am struggling to find more information that would confirm that the movement is period correct, any assistance would be appreciated. I am going to seek help from the one the Omega Service agents, but they are still shut.

Details:

OMEGA - SEAMASTER CALYPSO 120 19602.85
MOVEMENT - CAL 1432 QUARTZ
SERIAL NUMBER 46661311 (1984)
PCB Longines L 156.2
Movement stamped 1432

Well, it's nearly impossible to find out what happened to the movement tbh. Big possibility a watchmaker replaced the pcb with a Longines branded one he had in stock or something. I wouldn't mind, because it's the same movement.

The watch overall is looking good, sharp bezel and a dial without any signs of damage. It all depends of the asking price since there are few options to send it to Omega for replacement parts, that is too expensive related to the worth of the watch.

 

[Calypso120]

KaiseRRuby

Well, it's nearly impossible to find out what happened to the movement tbh. Big possibility a watchmaker replaced the pcb with a Longines branded one he had in stock or something. I wouldn't mind, because it's the same movement.

The watch overall is looking good, sharp bezel and a dial without any signs of damage. It all depends of the asking price since there are few options to send it to Omega for replacement parts, that is too expensive related to the worth of the watch.

Thanks for your response KaiseRRuby, I was thinking the same. Price is negotiable so probably get it for around $ 750. Have been checking online and Ebay for similar models, and it looks like a steal considering the overall condition. Will check with Omega and see what they have to say, because it could affect resale value down the line, and is always going to be a query. I see replacement Omega boards are still available on Ebay for about $170, so will check with my watchmaker if he is able to fit as an option.

 

[tritto]

What your have there is entirely the wrong movement. It's a Longines L156 not an Omega 1337 with a different circuit. This one has been subject to a movement swap. Stay away!

 

[tritto]

Calypso120

Thanks for your response KaiseRRuby, I was thinking the same. Price is negotiable so probably get it for around $ 750. Have been checking online and Ebay for similar models, and it looks like a steal considering the overall condition. Will check with Omega and see what they have to say, because it could affect resale value down the line, and is always going to be a query. I see replacement Omega boards are still available on Ebay for about $170, so will check with my watchmaker if he is able to fit as an option.

Calypso120

Thanks for your response KaiseRRuby, I was thinking the same. Price is negotiable so probably get it for around $ 750. Have been checking online and Ebay for similar models, and it looks like a steal considering the overall condition. Will check with Omega and see what they have to say, because it could affect resale value down the line, and is always going to be a query. I see replacement Omega boards are still available on Ebay for about $170, so will check with my watchmaker if he is able to fit as an option.

Here is the correct movement. Note the many differences.