A rare version of a rare watch, this Megaquartz has the aventurine dial and the gold indices and hands on the steel case.  Model reference 386.0806.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1972.

CONDITION

We have to start by thanking the author of this website for their research into this model.  It is both in depth and, cross referencing it, very accurate.  The website shows us what is right with the watch, and what is not correct.  Not correct is the Omega buckle on the sharkskin strap – it should have a clasp with micro adjustment.  Everything else looks correct, including the gold hands and dial fitted to the steel case – the majority of the watches made with steel cases came with white hands and indexes.   The calibre 1510 was made in limited numbers, oft quoted as about 1,000 units only.  It has the ability to set the seconds independently – it really was so accurate that this feature was deemed necessary.   You can also adjust the hour hand separately for moving time zone or advancing the calendar at 6.  The calendar wheel is in red, to mirror the red Omega symbol at 12 on the dial.  And what a dial – made from aventurine (a form of quartzite) and often called a stardust dial, due to the reflective flecks ingrained in the material.  There appears to be no cracks in the dial.  We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner.  The leather strap is used, and as mentioned has an Omega buckle.  We would suggest getting a new strap made to the existing strap design if you are to wear the watch regularly for peace of mind, and we can recommend a supplier to do this if you need one.

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

This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  34.6 mm

Width without crown  32.1 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  48.7 mm

Case Thickness  12.3 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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