225 - OMEGA - SPEEDSONIC F300 Hz

OMEGA - SPEEDSONIC F300 Hz Reference 188.0008 - Circa 1973 A rare and interesting Omega Speedsonic men’s wrist chronograph, reference 188.0008, dating from the early 1970s. Stainless steel case featuring the distinctive lines of that era, with a winding crown and chronograph pushers. Three-subdial dial, complemented by a tachymeter scale, offering a sporty and technical look typical of Omega chronographs from that period. The watch is powered by the remarkable Omega 1255 electronic caliber, developed on the basis of the ESA 9210 under license from Bulova. This tuning-fork movement, operating at a frequency of 300 Hz, was a true horological innovation of its time. This electromechanical technology, designed around a vibrating tuning fork, ensures exceptional timekeeping accuracy. The unique operation of the tuning fork also produces the characteristic soft hum heard in watches of this generation. The Speedsonic thus represents a unique period in Omega’s history, marking the transition from traditional mechanical watchmaking to the advent of quartz. It comes with its original Omega steel bracelet, reference 1162, featuring a folding clasp. Appears to be in working condition; aesthetic condition to be assessed based on the photographs. A vintage chronograph that is particularly representative of the horological innovations of the 1970s, combining a sporty design with electronic tuning fork technology.