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Omega Geneve cal 625
I've realised that a lot of my favourite watches are designs from the late 1960s and early 1970s. It's mainly from being a fan of Heuers, but Omega brought out some lovely watches in that period too. Here are some Heuers, please upload pics of your watches (but only ones designed in that period!):
Heuer 'Siffert' Autavia:
Heuer Autavia Viceroy:
Heuer Autavia:
Heuer Ickx:
Heuer Monaco:
"A man of little significance"
Zenith 2542 manual wind
Omega Geneve cal 625
Here you go, battered but running like a top:
Sorry edited due to technically incorrect post.
Technically not a design from the late 1960s/early 1970s, but a very nice watch all the same!Originally Posted by burnsey66
Oh I do like a trip down memory lane 8)
1967 5512
"A man of little significance"
1969 Seamaster
1965 Military Issued Tudor - issued to USN Seal Team 2 and likely seen action in the push for Tet during the Vietnam War. Sadly sold back with my friend Eric.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Hmmm, think perhaps I didn't make myself clear. The Tudor and Rolex (and I suspect the Omega earlier on) are older designs, not actually designed in the late 1960s/early 1970s, but in the early 1950s. Those specific watches might have been made in that period but were designed much earlier. I am interested in seeing watches designed around the time of the Monaco etc.
"A man of little significance"
I can see why you love that,; simple, elegant and amazingly stunning :)Well, this was designed and made in the late 60's - dates to 1968, in fact. And I rather love it.
A few of my current stable
A pair of Camaros, one with some wabi one mint
Bordeaux Silverstone
Carrera
Monaco Transitional
Autavia
This is pretty 70s
A few of my examples from that era:
Breitling Datora
IWC Aquatimer
Enicar Sherpa Graph
Omega Flightmaster 911
Titus Tuning Fork
Enicar 24Jewel Automatic
No idea whether I am allowed to do this ( delete if appropriate Eddie!) but here are a few of mine over on the SC....
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=148433
Covers a few 60's and 70's bases there!!
Mike
1969 Flightmaster with c910 movement
ThanksI really like that a lot!Carrera
It's a Heuer Carrera 3147S dating from 1968 with a rare seconds only inner tension ring
I think that my Omega Geneve Dynamic sneaks into the latter part of this era ...
This is my favourite period for watch design.
Here are my contributions, both around 1970:
An excellent vintage
being designed myself around that time i can see a couple on here i'd rather like to purchase :o
This is an early 1970's Orient Star WorldTime Auto,46mm inc crown, with the Bezel under the Saphire & the lume still pops!
Well, that's my absolute favourite period for watch design but as I've already posted quite a few in the vintage chronos thread I'll be selective:
The first Zenith Defy (1969):
A 1969 El Primero:
Four from 1971, a bit of a golden year:
Dave
I have owned this for 36 years. :D
my contribution is an early 70's Omega 176.009:
My current favourite from the period
Cheers
Ian
Can't believe I'm the only one drooling over these Zeniths? :shock:Well, that's my absolute favourite period for watch design but as I've already posted quite a few in the vintage chronos thread I'll be selective:
The first Zenith Defy (1969):
A 1969 El Primero:
Four from 1971, a bit of a golden year:
Dave
No - the Zeniths are very nice indeed.
Not too conventionaly late '60's / early '70's but here we go anyway -
1974 Benrus
I think 1974 Tissot
Late 1960s Lator
1971 Seiko Bellmatic. Recently serviced and runs/keeps time perfectly.
For some reason I hold on to this though it does have a nice movement and works like a dream.
Paul. :D
With the exception of 2 watches my whole collection is from the late 60's / early 70's. A golden period in watch design if not movement design imho.
A few highlights most of which I'm sure you've seen before.
Certina Chronolympic from 1975.
Longines Ultronic from 1972.
Omega Electroquartz from 1969.
Omega Seamaster from 1970.
Omega Constellation from 1973.
Omega Seamaster 120 from 1970.
Omega Seamster Chronostop from 1967.
Omega Speedmaster MKII from 1970.
Omega Speedsonic from 1973.
Plenty more but that should give you a pretty good idea.
Cheers,
Gary
I have this little thing
and one or two Seikos as well :D
Yes, but it's always a pleasure to see these Gary. Feel free to post them whenever you like.
Dave
Love that Longines Ultronic with the raised markers outstanding and not many of them around thanks for posting :)
Thanks :)
I've got two of these now, the silver dialled one which is completely original and has box, papers certificates etc. See the link below for more pics and info.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=143435&p=1473615&hilit=ultroni c#p1473615
And a blue dialled example too :D
They're fantastic watches imho and are incredibly comfortably on the wrist.
Cheers,
Gary
Seik0 6139-6002, from March 1969:
Thanks :)
I've got two of these now, the silver dialled one which is completely original and has box, papers certificates etc. See the link below for more pics and info
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=143435&p=1473615&hilit=ultroni c#p1473615
Bootifull watches mate and nice story! Ive seen a version of these where the hands pass through the markers too but cant remember which model Longines it was must be getting old :( outstanding!
Your not mate me too they are awesome thanks for posting :) I can only dream of these sadly!Can't believe I'm the only one drooling over these Zeniths? :shock:Well, that's my absolute favourite period for watch design but as I've already posted quite a few in the vintage chronos thread I'll be selective:
The first Zenith Defy (1969):
A 1969 El Primero:
Four from 1971, a bit of a golden year:
Dave
1972 (birthyear) Rolex DJ for me
First time i have heard that is while 8)Shouldn't you be doing your homework? :lol:
1966 counts as late 60's for me. This is my 5513 of that very year.
Give him a break. He's on school hols and has probably had to battle thorugh all that snow and ice to get his paper round done :DShouldn't you be doing your homework? :lol:
FWIW now that middle age has well and truly kicked in, I wish I had been born in 1972 :?
Kidding aside, this really proves just what a great time it was for some stunning watch designs. There are some super pics posted too. There are so many Speedmaster models for starters and the linen dial DJ is a corker too.
Well done all :thumbright:
Rolex 1530 from the early 1970s :
A few years on and the movement is new-fangled quartz ...
TT
This is an era that I am very fond of. Here are my current selection....
Paul
Thanks Dave, I was thinking the same about your fabulous Zenith collection :love4:Yes, but it's always a pleasure to see these Gary. Feel free to post them whenever you like.
Dave
And just for you here's a few more 60's/ 70's Omegas.
Omega Constellation with a wonderful patterned dial (sorry can't remember what year but definitely early 70's).
Another Constellation Electroquartz with a beta 21 movement, this one's from 1972.
Constellation Megaquartz from 1973.
And another from the same year.
And another Megaquartz this time a Seamaster but again from 1973.
Speedmaster (176.0012) from 1975.
Stretching the early 70's theme a little here but what the hell, a Seamaster Chrono-Quartz from 1976.
That lot should hopefully bump this thread along nicely :lol:
Cheers,
Gary
A few that I've had / have
Most previously seen photo's but some may have missed them
I guess counts?
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Ok, let's cover 1965 to 1975
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1971 (birth year ;) )
1973
1975
Rgds :)
Well, these two are reissues but are just like the original ones from the 70's:
And this is one of my favourites, I'm glad no one grabbed it in my moment of weakness when I've placed it on the SC:
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