Omega - 196.00.52 Seamaster Chrono-Quartz

As an eBay Partner,
we may be compensated
if you make a purchase.
Brand: Omega
Family: Miscellaneous
Reference: 196.00.52
Name: Seamaster Chrono-Quartz
Movement: Omega caliber 1611
Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds | Date | Chronograph
Produced: 1976
Limited: No

Case

Material: Stainless Steel
Glass: Mineral
Back: Closed
Shape: Rectangular
Diameter: 51.30 mm

Dial

Color: Black
Indexes: Stick / Dot
Hands: Stick
Omega 196.00.52 : Seamaster Chrono-Quartz

Omega 196.00.52 description

The Omega Seamaster Chrono-Quartz was released in 1976 to celebrate the Montreal Olympics. Its remarkable design was based on the score boards used in sports timing. Its width of over 51mm and weight of over 150 grams make sure this watch won't go unnoticed!

The caseback of the Chrono-Quartz bears both the Seamaster logo as well as the Olympic crest. It is the only watch to be powered by Omega's in-house caliber 1611 'Albatros' movement, which was one of the first analog/digital hybrid movements. At the time of introduction, its price was over twice that of a Speedmaster Professional.

Picture courtesy of Antiquorum.