Omega Electronic F300Hz with ref 198.0076 – Cal Omega 1260 from 1970’s

Omega Electronic F300Hz with ref 198.0076 – Cal Omega 1260 from 1970’s

Nice condition Omega Electronic F300Hz with reference 198.0076 and gold square dial with engraved “Omega in red, Electronic 300Hz – Chronometer” At 3 o’clock comes the windows for day and date. It is a Swiss Made model. The hands are black with baton style. The crown comes with the Omega logo. It is a gold-plated carrure lunette with a screwed back stainless steel case. Inside is engraved “Omega Watch Co – Fab Suisse – Swiss Made – Carrure Lunette – Plaque Or G20 micron – Fond Acier inoxydable – 198.0076 – Movement licensed Bulova and Pat”. It has an electronic movement with caliber Omega 1260 – ESA 916 4. The watch has a black leather strap. The width between lugs is 20mm.

History

The story of Omega started in 1848 with Louis Brandt when he opened a “Comptoir d’etablissement” a sales office for sub-contracted watch manufacture. In 1880, the brothers Louis Paul and Cesar Brandt set-up a modern watch production unit. In 1889, the company had a production of 100,000 units per year. The name of Omega only appeared in 1903. Omega has developed amazing movements such as the “Labrador” in 1885. In 1917, Omega provided watches to the British army and in 1918 to the American army. In 1957, the speedmaster professional was born and then selected by the NASA in 1965 as the official timekeeper. Today, Omega continues to demonstrate mechanical innovation and remain one of the most prominent brands in the world of watchmakers.

Technical details

Electronic movement with caliber ESA 916 4 – Omega 1260 with 12 jewels. This movement started production in 1972.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 37.50mm


Length including lugs: 43mm