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circa 1971, model 198.030, the signed champagne dial, 32mm diameter, with gold coloured batons and hands, centre seconds, date window at three o'clock and outer minute track, the signed 12 jewel tuning fork electronic movement ESA calibre 9162, Omega calibre 1250, number 35753577 / O3Y2, with copper plated plates, the gold plated case with screw down steel back, signed to the inner, to an aftermarket gold plated link bracelet with fold-over clasp

Footnote: Other notes: In 1967, the Omega Genève f300 chronometer was heralded as one of the world's first concept watch collections. The curved shape of the case was the result of a detailed exploration of the anatomy of the wrist and computers were used to create the dial layout. A combination of bold design and clever marketing led to it becoming Omega's number one selling watch of the early 1970s. Omega used their own version of the ESA 9162 tuning fork movement in this example which was considered the very best of all the tuning fork movements. They were designed by Max Hetzel who had previously worked for Bulova and who was responsible for the Bulova Accutron. Omega's version of the standard ESA 9162 differs slightly as copper plated plates were used throughout the movement. The other watch manufacturers kept the ESA-supplied nickel plated plates. The Omega watches employing these tuning fork movements were referred to as the Omega f300 models, reflecting the frequency of the tuning fork.

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