This f300 De Ville Chronometer is just about the highest specification electronic Omega produced, barring solid gold models or chronographs.  Model reference 198.0033.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1970.

CONDITION

The f300 is still a very impressive watch today.  Only really the Seiko Spring Drive gives a smoother seconds sweep hand, thanks to the 3ooHz frequency that this runs at (hence f300).  For comparison, the vast majority of mechanic wristwatches run at 2.5, 3.0 or 4Hz.  Omega used the ESA 9164 calibre, finished in their trademark copper coating of the time, and ESA used Bulova patents to allow this tuning fork movement to be allowed to be sold without infringements.  We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner.  This watch is very original, with only the strap and buckle being not by Omega.  The dial is clean, and the quick set day and date is all working correctly too.  The case is plating to 80 microns – most Omega watches of the time would be plating with 20 microns, hence this still looks so good.  The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or material if preferred.  The watch is signed on the dial, case, movement, crown, and crystal.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  38.1 mm

Width without crown  35.5 mm

Between lugs  19 mm

Lug to lug length  41.1 mm

Case Thickness  11.2 mm

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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