Horological Meandering

One must not underestimate the importance of the 1970's. There is no need to go into detail as to the challenges to the mechanical watch making industries that were brought on by the Quartz revolution, but these were trying times for watchmakers on both s...  

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....and learn a lot from you. The technologies breakthrough in 70s almost killed Swiss watches industries. The new luxury position brought them back in 90s. The history repeated itself. I wonder what would happen in coming ten years to Swiss watchmakers w... 

Thanks for the kind words. Personally I think we are just at the start of a Golden Age. It really started at the turn of the Century with the emergence of creativity and innovation from the rising Independents tweaking our interests once again. You wouldn... 

I am fascinated by the energy and the creativity of the people who wanted to fight against the quartz invasion or to explore new territories... Thanks Dean! Fx

Thanks very much for this. I had a "thing" for early quartz Omegas, such as those with the Beta 21 movements (Electroquartz f8192 Hz) and especially the old Omega Marine Chronometer, a model that is indeed accurate to within 1 second/month, just as advert... 

One of my first watches was an Omega Time Computer. Cannot fathom what happened to it, and would love to find one again. Thanks for the kind comments. I am very much in learning mode so posting is very much to facilitate my learning. Warmest, Dean

And admirable bunch of watches. Are you familiar with the Trueb book? Just ordered one this week.

Hey thanks. I was not familiar with this book, but thanks to your post, I am off to try and get one delivered to Shanghai. It has an Accutron on the front cover ! ;) Dean

the Accutron is an icon! love the GP, very cool to wear with a formal suit! Matt

Yes, the GP just arrived yesterday from Switzerland, I just can't believe how nice it is. A very solid feel, well built, but not overly big like the MB&F. I am over the moon, and tempted to search out for a good stainless steel version. Would love to ... 

And thank you for a great post! Please let me join you here with my JLC solid state movement... Best Blomman ...  

Gorgeous ! The Omega solid state watches are quite easy to find, but these JLC's are extremely rare ! If I found one I would jump immediately. Thanks for posting, Dean

love the 75 Anniversary Accutron, have the same one in SS ...  

Yes they were cool back in 1975, and equally as cool now. This one is on my rotation quite a lot recently. The strap suits yours perfectly. Thanks for sharing, Dean ...  

that's stunning, love your GP version. I too keep mine in rotation, love it Have the 2010 100th Anniv commemorative one too since love them so much ...  

I love the 2010 edition. When it came out I thought about getting one, but they seemed a tad expensive compared to NOS versions from the 70's. Now I regret it. Would love to see what other gems you have from the 70's. Warmest, Dean

You can actually pick the 2010's at quite attractive prices on eBay auctions compared to the MSRP price they came out with, not sure about current prices though, was the case till last year atleast. Here's another from the 70's, a quartz, that I picked up... 

Not sure if posting links to other sites is allowed, but that LIP Moonphase Prototype is way cool. Looking forward to seeing it on HOME soon. And that JLC Pierre Cardin, retro cool design. And Pierre Cardin is a name from the past. At one time Pierre Card... 

guys is still going strong and living though his brand name is overused these days:)

Very cool watches and loved your report on them, thanks for sharing. S

Glad you enjoyed the report. Would love to see any wonders from the 70's if you have any amongst your collection. Warmest, Dean

Wow! I love alll these retro-digital pieces. Indeed you are fortunate, NOS! Thanks for the write-up. May have to add the OMEGA SuperQuartz soon :-) Kong

I am on the hunt for an Omega from this era too. Looking forward to seeing yours ! Dean

luck... when I was hunting for them. All I have seen and touched , in really sad condition. So didn't get any and also forgotten after a while. Nearest was holding a pretty good condition OMEGA SuperQuartz before OMEGAMania ... was checking the servicing ... 

thanks for posting! this is among my favorite watches. i was fortunate to find one with full box and papers with original stickers and hangtags….a true time capsule! i've posted in the past, but i never tire of looking at this watch! ...  

Thanks for posting this one. Actually it was your original post that prompted me to search for one so I am indebted to you. They are gorgeous, and you are right, photos do not do them justice, perhaps because they are smaller than one might perceive, and ...