1968 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens First Generation Cal. 565 Watch with Quick-Setting Date - Stainless Steel
Created in 1967 by Omega's sales director Robert Forster, the Dynamic is an iconic example of a true retro style. The clean and functional watch, a considerable success for Omega, possessed a number of designed elements that made it stand out:
* An ellipse shape with recessed crown determined to be the best geometric shape for the wrist, determined after extensive study
* Unicoc case with hermetically sealed crystal water-resistant to a depth of 30m.
* Available with a stainless steel bracelet or easily interchangeable water-resistant Cor-fam straps
According to an Omega advertisement at the time, "The shape of the Omega Dynamic was determined by the anatomy of your wrist; its dial by the workings of your eyes; it strap by the physiology of your skin."
Today's offering showcases this first generation Dynamic in our gorgeous all-original condition. The first generation of the watch lasted only from 1968 until 1970.
It has an awesome two-tone dial with a seldom seen design - we've only seen it a handful of times. It is much less common than the usual configurations.
As one of the early Dynamics, before Omega switched to using the 1000 series movements for the line, it is powered by Omega's high-grade caliber 565.
Omega's top-tier caliber 565 movement, one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, was the top-tier offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and is arguably the finest mass-produced automatic movement from era.
It is all-original and presents in gorgeous condition. Its case presents as mint. The stamping on the back is still crisp.
Its fabulous and uncommon dark gray and navy two-tone Omega dial is original and untouched in mint condition.
Its very fine automatic Omega movement has just been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position.
It comes equipped with an aftermarket leather strap done in a Dynamic style and Omega signed buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.
You won't be disappointed with this one...an almost fifty year old Dynamic that presents like new on the wrist!
Note: An example of this watch resides in the Omega museum, and a published example can be found in Marco Richon's work Omega: A Journey Through Time, 2007, pg. 483.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Manufacturer: Omega
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 26,744,872
Year built: c. 1968
Model: Dynamic
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case condition: Gorgeous mint condition. The stamping on the back is still crisp. The back is covered with a protective plastic sticker.
Dimensions: 41mm diameter (excluding crown) by 36mm long
Dial: Signed Omega, two-tone dark gray and navy blue design, steel applied batons and luminous painted baton indices, navy outer minutes/seconds track, aperture for the date, original and untouched, mint condition
Hands: Original, blackened and whitened luminous steel batons with orange seconds
Movement type: Cal. 565, copper colored, self-winding, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator
Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH
Band: Aftermarket Dynamic style leather strap, brand new and unused, buckle signed Omega - of unknown origin but appears likely to be genuine
Crystal: Acrylic, no longer signed/unsigned, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, overhauled by a Master Watchmaker making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Omega in our testing recording position.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
