Omega - Speedmaster 125 - 178.0002 - Uomo - 1970-1979

1979 Omega Speedmaster 125 Automatic Chronograph Chronometer Model 178.0002 in Stainless Steel on Bracelet

This Watch
It is very hard to not get excited about this incredible Omega Speedmaster 125! This chronograph was made to mark the 125th anniversary of Omega and they certainly pulled all of the tricks out of the bag for this technically and stylistically progressive timepiece!

It was the world's first ever chronometer certified automatic chronograph watch for which Omega designed the one-of-a-kind caliber 1041 movement. This movement was based on the more common cal. 1040 with a Lemania 1341 base caliber. This 17-jewelled, 1041 caliber has only been used in the Speedmaster 125.

This iconic movement sits inside a thick and heavy, stainless steel, two-piece case, which measures 51x42mm and 16mm deep. It is bulky, even by 1970s standards! The two-piece case has the outer, square-shaped frame but also an inner, round case which houses the movement and is held in place by a gasket/o-ring. Omega designed the watch like this for added protection and ease when servicing. Unusually, too, for a chronograph from this era, the watch has an integrated bracelet.

Unsurprisingly, for a watch of this magnitude, the dial has a lot going on, yet Omega have still managed to make it look unfussy and it's easy to read. At 12 o'clock we have the Omega name and logo, along with the anniversary edition '125' in applied steel, while 'Speedmaster' is painted. Quick date change sits at 3 o'clock, a 12-hour recorder at 6 o'clock and 24-hour recorder with continuous seconds are at 9 o'clock. The tachymtre scale is on the outer dial ring.

With only 2,000 watches produced, this is still one of the most sought after and interesting watches from Omegas chronographs. It's a big and heavy watch and doesn't fit everyone but it is a true icon and a remarkable piece of history. A must have for any vintage/Omega/1970s/chronograph enthusiast.

Reference : 178.002 / ST 378.0801
Movement : Cal. 1041, 17 Jewels
Age : 1971/1980
Specific Age : 1979
Case Size : 50.8x41.3mm ex crown
Case Thickness : 15.6mm
Lug to Lug : 50.8mm
Lugs : 22mm
Condition : Used
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel

Note: The words "Fair Play Cup 1975" are written on the back cover of this watch. and the outer case structure is different from the standard Speedmaster 125, it is more reminiscent of mark 2, mark 3, mark 4 and mark 4.5, but it is not the same as these cases, the bottom of the case and the lug parts are the same as the 125. We encounter the same examples in my Google searches. Key feature: This iconic movement is housed in a thick and heavy stainless steel two-piece case measuring 51x42 mm and 16 mm deep. Along with its outer square-shaped bezel, the two-piece case also has a round inner casing that houses the movement and is held in place by a gasket/o-ring. The watch also has an integrated bracelet. The case and reference numbers of the watch and its 1041 caliber movement belong to the 125 Speedmaster model.

Condition:
The item is good condition.

Product Description:
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