This is a very interesting and rare Omega that houses a Beta 21 movement.

In the early 60s, a number of prominent brands collaborated on the development of what became known the Beta 21 movement at the Centre Electronique Horologer (CEH). Patek used it in their Cercle d’Or, Omega in their Electroquartz pieces and Rolex in the 5100.

This Omega is a really hefty beast,208 grams 18k gold case that measure 43x37mm and is 15mm thick !
The case has a left-hand, or destro setting crown and houses a gold dial with applied Omega logo. The watch has a red date wheel and red seconds hand with black enamel hour and minute hands. The semi-integrated (detachable!) yellow gold bracelet is in great condition and will fit a wrist size up to 19cm. the Omega cal 1300 movement has been fully checked by our watchmaker and a new battery fitted.

Some fun fact : These Watches had a hefty price tag of 2200 US Dollar at time of introduction , wereas a Steel Speedmaster had a 180 Dollar tag & its steel Beta 21 Brother around 600 Dollar..

Unusual watches like this are hard to find and the Beta 21 watches have seen a sharp rise in interest from collectors. Get in touch and we can discuss this watch more!

Specifications:

- Omega ref 196.006
- Beta 21 movement
- dating to the early 1970s
- 43x37mm yellow 18k gold case
- “Destro “crown
- Champagne/ gold dial
- Black enamel hour and minute hands
- Red seconds hand
- Cal 1300 Beta 21 movement
- Movement number 00001xx (!)
- Original semi-integrated Omega gold bracelet
- Fully checked by our watchmaker
- One-year mechanical warranty
- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch
- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping