Omega Chronostop Geneva 146.009 – 1969
An icon of 1960s watch design
A true time capsule from 1969, this Omega Chronostop Genève reference 146.009 embodies the audacity and creativity of an era when Swiss watchmaking flirted with aesthetic and technical innovation. Designed for a dynamic, urban, sporty, and modern generation, this watch combines functionality, assertive style, and mechanical precision.
An ingenious movement and a unique complication
Powered by the Omega 920 manual-winding caliber , the Chronostop stands out with a complication as original as it is elegant: a single central orange hand allows for timing short intervals of up to 60 seconds via a single side pusher. A quick, intuitive gesture, designed for immediate action.
This precise and reliable movement testifies to the ingenuity of Omega engineers who were able to combine technical simplicity and efficiency, in a surprisingly flat case for a chronograph of this era.
A dial steeped in history and light
The cream-colored patinated dial of this watch offers exceptional legibility. The applied steel hour markers are punctuated with patinated tritium dots , now a beautiful vanilla hue, a testament to the passage of time and the watch's authenticity.
The black hands , also filled with tritium in the center, contrast with the slender orange central hand, which adds a vibrant and sporty touch. At 6 o'clock, the inscription "T SWISS MADE T" confirms the use of genuine tritium.
A vintage, stylish and elegant watch
The 35mm stainless steel tonneau-shaped case fits the wrist perfectly. Its assertive design is softened by the subtle curves of the domed crystal. At three o'clock, the date window enhances the watch's everyday practicality without compromising readability.
This watch is fitted with a new red leather strap , carefully selected to echo the chronograph hand. A steel Omega pin buckle completes the ensemble for a touch of understated yet assertive modernity.
A watch that never goes out of style
The Omega Chronostop 146.009 is a rare model, prized by collectors and enthusiasts of fine watchmaking. Its patina, unique design, and history make it a one-of-a-kind timepiece, full of character and charm.
Meticulously refurbished, it is offered at €1,490 with a one-year warranty . An exceptional opportunity to acquire a vintage watch icon, ready to embark on new adventures on your wrist.
Technical specifications
- Model: Omega Chronostop Geneva
- Reference: 146.009
- Year: 1969
- Movement: Omega calibre 920, manual winding
- Stopwatch function with central 60-second hand and single pusher
- Case: Stainless steel, 35 mm
- Glass: Curved Plexiglas
- Dial: Cream with steel indexes and patinated tritium dots
- Needles: Black with tritium + orange center needle
- Date: Ticket office at 3 a.m.
- Bracelet: New red leather with Omega steel pin buckle
- Condition: Very good, even patina
- Warranty: 12 months
- Price: €1,490
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