{"product_id":"omega-seamaster-chronograph-automatic-tv-case-as02842","title":"Omega Seamaster Chronograph Automatic \"TV Case\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've said it before and we'll say it again: The 1970s saw some absolutely nutso case and dial designs coming out of Switzerland, and this Omega Reference 176.005 Automatic Seamaster Chronograph is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis giant 43mm steel case features a squared crystal reminiscent of a TV screen, behind which sits a recessed silver dial with deeply sloped rehaut with tachymeter printing.  As expected, it carries a substantial presence on the wrist similar to other oversized models from the era - think PloProf 600, Big Blue, or Flightmaster, but comes with the added functionality of Omega's Calibre 1040 central minutes automatic chronograph mechanism with characteristic \"airplane\" hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is in untouched condition, bearing signs of wear from age and use, a stunning crisp silver dial with richly patinated luminous indices and matching hands, and a JB Champion bracelet with Omega signed clasp. No question that this is a statement piece. A beast of a statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the beast is a beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unusual Seamaster Chronograph was produced for only a handful of years in the early 1970s. Despite the relative rarity and interesting design of the model, it is often overshadowed by Omega's most celebrated chronograph, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/omega-speedmaster-2915\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Omega Speedmaster Reference 2915-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpeedmaster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive looks and a sturdy, innovative movement, the Seamaster Chronographs have just begun to enjoy slightly more than a cult following in recent years, making unmolested examples more difficult to unearth. Don't miss it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15496921874519,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Omega_Seamaster_AS02842__5.jpg?v=1543590291","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/omega-seamaster-chronograph-automatic-tv-case-as02842","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}