{"product_id":"omega-chronostop-blue-dial-as00501","title":"Omega Chronostop Blue Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chronostop is an interesting side note in the history of Omega chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the late 1960s-1970s with a few different case orientations and movements, the Chronostop offered the functionality of a 60-second stopwatch feature, operated from the single pusher located above the crown. These watches were designed to be worn under the wrist, making them popular with drivers. The Chronostop introduced a press and release stop-second feature, engaged by the single pusher at 2 o'clock.  To start the chronograph, the single pusher is depressed.  To stop it, the pusher is depressed and held, and then released to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is completely original, driven by the Calibre 865 manual-wound movement, and features nicely patinated blue dial with original handset.  Its size, dial design, and unique functionality make it an interesting conversation piece and collectable timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA video by Hodinkee explaining the history and operation of the Chronostop can be found \u003ca title=\"Hodinkee Omega Chronostop Video\" href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/8723791\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore information on the full Omega Chronostop line can be found \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.old-omegas.com\/chronostop.html\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3112149185,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Omega_Chronostop_Blue_Dial_Culture2.jpg?v=1432909081","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/omega-chronostop-blue-dial-as00501","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}