Omega Olympic Split Seconds Chronograph (Rattrapante) Pocket Watch

$3,200.00
Omega Olympic Rattrapante: The Pinnacle of Sports Timing
  • The Heritage: Own a piece of the games. This rare 1960s-era split-seconds pocket watch represents Omega’s long-standing legacy as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games. Designed for high-precision sports timing, these models were essential tools before the digital revolution.
  • The Complication: Featuring a Rattrapante (split-seconds) mechanism, this watch allows for the timing of two separate events simultaneously using its two independent chronograph hands.
  • Mechanical Soul: At its heart lies the legendary Calibre 1131 (or 1130), a high-grade manual-wind movement known for its 21 jewels and exceptional accuracy.
  • Design: Housed in a robust 65mm chrome-finished case, the white enamel dial features striking red Omega branding and blued steel hands for maximum legibility under pressure.
  • Overview: A massive, 65mm statement of Swiss engineering. This Omega split-seconds pocket watch is a high-speed mechanical masterpiece, often featuring a 36,000 A/h oscillator for 1/10th of a second precision.
  • Technical Highlights:
    • Calibre: Omega 1131 manual-wind movement.
    • Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, and a 30-minute split-seconds chronograph.
    • Condition: Vintage excellence with a crisp enamel dial and original “Olympic” detailing.
  • Why It Matters: These rare “Olympic” editions are increasingly sought after by collectors of both sports memorabilia and high-end horology.
  • The Story: In 1932, Omega became the first company to time an entire Olympic Games with just 30 stopwatches. This piece is a direct descendant of that innovation, crafted during the 1950s and 60s when mechanical timing reached its zenith.
  • Visual Appeal: The dial is a work of art, utilizing a specialized enamel process that is a rarity today. It features a recessed 30-minute totalizer and the iconic five-ring Olympic heritage.
  • A Collector’s Asset: With high-grade components that often include a swan-neck regulator and Breguet balance spring, this is more than a watch—it is a functional investment in Swiss craftsmanship.
  • Brand: Omega
  • Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
  • Case Diameter: Approx. 65mm
  • Movement: Calibre 1131 / 1130 (Manual)
  • Complications: Split-seconds (Rattrapante), 30-minute register

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Omega Olympic Rattrapante: The Pinnacle of Sports Timing
  • The Heritage: Own a piece of the games. This rare 1960s-era split-seconds pocket watch represents Omega’s long-standing legacy as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games. Designed for high-precision sports timing, these models were essential tools before the digital revolution.
  • The Complication: Featuring a Rattrapante (split-seconds) mechanism, this watch allows for the timing of two separate events simultaneously using its two independent chronograph hands.
  • Mechanical Soul: At its heart lies the legendary Calibre 1131 (or 1130), a high-grade manual-wind movement known for its 21 jewels and exceptional accuracy.
  • Design: Housed in a robust 65mm chrome-finished case, the white enamel dial features striking red Omega branding and blued steel hands for maximum legibility under pressure.
  • Overview: A massive, 65mm statement of Swiss engineering. This Omega split-seconds pocket watch is a high-speed mechanical masterpiece, often featuring a 36,000 A/h oscillator for 1/10th of a second precision.
  • Technical Highlights:
    • Calibre: Omega 1131 manual-wind movement.
    • Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, and a 30-minute split-seconds chronograph.
    • Condition: Vintage excellence with a crisp enamel dial and original “Olympic” detailing.
  • Why It Matters: These rare “Olympic” editions are increasingly sought after by collectors of both sports memorabilia and high-end horology.
  • The Story: In 1932, Omega became the first company to time an entire Olympic Games with just 30 stopwatches. This piece is a direct descendant of that innovation, crafted during the 1950s and 60s when mechanical timing reached its zenith.
  • Visual Appeal: The dial is a work of art, utilizing a specialized enamel process that is a rarity today. It features a recessed 30-minute totalizer and the iconic five-ring Olympic heritage.
  • A Collector’s Asset: With high-grade components that often include a swan-neck regulator and Breguet balance spring, this is more than a watch—it is a functional investment in Swiss craftsmanship.
  • Brand: Omega
  • Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
  • Case Diameter: Approx. 65mm
  • Movement: Calibre 1131 / 1130 (Manual)
  • Complications: Split-seconds (Rattrapante), 30-minute register
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