Electronic Chronometer Gold Brown Dial

Omega Electronic Chronometer Ref. 198.030 – Tuning Fork Technology in Gold and Brown

The Omega Electronic Chronometer Ref. 198.030 dates from 1972 and combines a gold-plated 38 mm case with a brown dial. Inside is the Omega Cal 1250, a tuning fork movement. The original crystal is still present and has been freshly polished.

Tuning Fork Instead of Balance Wheel: A Chapter of Omega Technical History

The calibre 1250 is electronically regulated and does without the classic balance wheel. This places the watch among the early tuning fork models of the Electronic series, a technically interesting chapter in the brand's history. The data sheets list the movement as quartz winding; what is meant here is the electronic drive that the Electronic models of this period feature.

Visually, the watch looks calm and warm. The brown dial harmonises with the gold-plated case, whose surface has been high-polished and professionally refinished. The acrylic crystal is original and has been polished, which gives the dial a clear view again. The watch has been professionally cleaned and checked. On the wrist it sits on a new leather strap measuring 23.5 cm in length.

Technical details at a glance

• Brand / model: Omega Electronic Chronometer, Ref. 198.030
• Dial colour: Brown
• Case diameter: 38mm
• Lug width: 19mm
• Weight: 35g
• Case material: Gold plated
• Glass: Original Acrylic glass
• Water resistance: No guarantee / Not tested
• Year of manufacture: 1972
• Bracelet length: 23,5cm
• Internal reference number: 11002

A precise quartz movement

This Electronic Chronometer is powered by the Omega Calibre 1250 Stimmgabel – a precise quartz movement.

Work carried out

• Professionally cleaned and inspected
• High-gloss polished casing
• Case professionally refinished
• New leather strap
• Polished acrylic crystal

Scope of delivery

This Omega Electronic Chronometer comes with:

• the watch itself
• Transport box
• our in-house certificate of authenticity

Who is this watch for?

It appeals to collectors interested in Omega's early electronic phase who are looking for a piece with its original crystal preserved. Anyone seeking an understated vintage watch in gold and brown, well proportioned at 38 mm, will also find a fitting choice here. The new leather strap makes it ready to wear straight away.

Conclusion

The Omega Electronic Chronometer Ref. 198.030 is a watch from 1972 with a distinctive movement, an original acrylic crystal and a refreshed case. It shows how willing to experiment Omega was at the time.

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