1968 OMEGA DYNAMIC First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch - Mint

Name: 1968 OMEGA DYNAMIC First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch - Mint
Brand: Omega
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

$2,245List Price

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1968 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens First Generation Cal. 565 Watch with Quick-Setting Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition - Interesting Distinctive - 1 Year Warranty 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. 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. Detailed Appraisal: 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 message us 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 - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 10188

Creator:
Omega
Case Material:
Steel
Strap Material:
Leather
Case Shape:
Oval
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Height: 1.42 in (36 mm)Width: 1.62 in (41 mm)
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1968
Condition:
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. It is all-original and presents in gorgeous condition. Its case presents as mint.
Seller Location:
Suwanee, GA
Reference Number:
Seller: 101881stDibs: LU4333226730502

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It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.

The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.

Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.

In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)

Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.

Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.

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