1970s Omega Seamaster 'Soccer Timer' Ref. 145.020
Why This Watch Matters
Whether you're cheering on your favorite team or sitting on the sidelines of your child's pee-wee match, the Seamaster "Soccer Timer" has an endlessly fun design with true sporty functionality.
The Full Story
The Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer is one of our favorite examples of a vintage chronograph that was designed with a special purpose in mind. While the chronograph is conventional in capability, its design reveals the backstory of its nickname. The three o'clock sub-dial is divided into a pair of 45-minute halves, which allows its wearer (a referee, perhaps?) to effortlessly time the two halves of a soccer match.
The Seamaster Soccer Timer was produced for a number of years in the 1960s and '70s and came in three separate references. The example we have in the HODINKEE Shop today is a ref. 145.020, which stands out with a cushion-shaped case with a fixed internal bezel featuring a tachymeter scale, and a white dial in excellent condition with three colorful red and black registers. The movement is Omega's manually wound caliber 861, which is the same movement fitted in the Speedmaster Professional ref. 145.022 that was released around the same period this Soccer Timer was produced.
We paired this Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer with our Sedona Strap in Black to provide a neutral frame for the watch's colorful dial layout.
The Fine Print
Maker: Omega
Model: Seamaster
Reference: 145.020
Year: 1969
Case No: N/A; Movement No: 30583839
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 41mm diameter, 14.2mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Manual 861
Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Sedona in Black
Lug Width: 22mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This Soccer Timer is in overall excellent condition. The case is strong with light scratches. The bevels on the side of the case are clearly present as well as the finish on the top of the case and on the caseback. The caseback engravings are fully visible. It appears to be unpolished. The dial and hands are clean with light patina. The lume on the dial and hands have developed patina and are matching in color. The orange seconds hand has remained vibrant. The case, dial, movement, crown, and crystal are all signed by Omega. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.
Original: $5,300.00
-65%$5,300.00
$1,855.00
Description
Why This Watch Matters
Whether you're cheering on your favorite team or sitting on the sidelines of your child's pee-wee match, the Seamaster "Soccer Timer" has an endlessly fun design with true sporty functionality.
The Full Story
The Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer is one of our favorite examples of a vintage chronograph that was designed with a special purpose in mind. While the chronograph is conventional in capability, its design reveals the backstory of its nickname. The three o'clock sub-dial is divided into a pair of 45-minute halves, which allows its wearer (a referee, perhaps?) to effortlessly time the two halves of a soccer match.
The Seamaster Soccer Timer was produced for a number of years in the 1960s and '70s and came in three separate references. The example we have in the HODINKEE Shop today is a ref. 145.020, which stands out with a cushion-shaped case with a fixed internal bezel featuring a tachymeter scale, and a white dial in excellent condition with three colorful red and black registers. The movement is Omega's manually wound caliber 861, which is the same movement fitted in the Speedmaster Professional ref. 145.022 that was released around the same period this Soccer Timer was produced.
We paired this Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer with our Sedona Strap in Black to provide a neutral frame for the watch's colorful dial layout.
The Fine Print
Maker: Omega
Model: Seamaster
Reference: 145.020
Year: 1969
Case No: N/A; Movement No: 30583839
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 41mm diameter, 14.2mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Manual 861
Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Sedona in Black
Lug Width: 22mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This Soccer Timer is in overall excellent condition. The case is strong with light scratches. The bevels on the side of the case are clearly present as well as the finish on the top of the case and on the caseback. The caseback engravings are fully visible. It appears to be unpolished. The dial and hands are clean with light patina. The lume on the dial and hands have developed patina and are matching in color. The orange seconds hand has remained vibrant. The case, dial, movement, crown, and crystal are all signed by Omega. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.
