Retro Omega Seamaster Quartz Calendar with Funky Black/Red Tank Case and Original Bracelet circa 1982

The Quartz Crisis, also known as the Quartz Revolution, was a significant period in the watchmaking industry during the 1970s and 1980s when quartz watches, which use electronic oscillators regulated by quartz crystals, revolutionized the market. This shift had profound effects on traditional mechanical watch manufacturers, especially those based in Switzerland.

This Forced brands like Omega to adapt to the changing market and start producing quartz watches to compete with the influx of Chinese and Japanese watches. This Piece is a prime example of the types of watch that came from this period.

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This watch very much differs in look compared to a traditional Omega. Yes, lots of fun-looking stuff came out of the 1970s and 80s and you can very much see the retro design aspects that went into this funky watch. Finished in complete stainless steel the watch features a touch of black coating as you can see on the original bracelet and bezel as well as a red outline to give it a pop of colour and to match the also black and red dial.

The dial is a simple non-numerical configuration wich is easy to read and has a fun date window which sits at six o'clock.  The dial condition is superb with everything in tact. As for the overall condition of the watch, very minor signs of wear can be seen the main thing being the light rubbing to the black coating which is unfortunately unavoidable with everyday wear. Overall it is in excellent vintage condition and fully working.