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·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:
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:
