Details
OMEGA
ELECTROQUARTZ F8192, REF. 196.005

CIRCA: 1970s
CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold
CASE DIAMETER: 42 x 37mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold
BRACELET SIZE: 8.5 inches
DIAL: Gold
MOVEMENT: Quartz
FUNCTIONS: Time and Date
CALIBER: 1300
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This OMEGA features the legendary Beta-21 quartz movement, the product of a collaborative project involving about 20 watch companies. This OMEGA design reflects the common aesthetic of the Beta-21 watches: thick, angular, and large cases often in yellow gold, reflecting the popular style of the era. This OMEGA reference 196.005 features an 18k gold case, bracelet, and crown on the left side which is common for this watch. The OMEGA Electroquartz is commonly recognized as the first production Swiss quartz watch and to find the 18k version is uncommon.

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