The history of this Omega Seamaster Chronograph Soccer
The Omega Seamaster story began in 1948 with the ambition of creating a robust and water-resistant Swiss watch, capable of supporting professional and sporting uses. In the 1960s, the collection evolved to include chronographs, before Omega turned its attention, in the early 1970s, to a universal sport: football. Moving away from traditional telemeter, tachymeter or pulsation scales, the brand developed a chronograph specifically dedicated to match timing, capable of precisely measuring the 45 minutes of a half. It was in this context that the Seamaster Chronograph “Soccer” was introduced, a utilitarian watch with a bold design, now highly sought after by collectors.
Case, calibre and bracelet
This Omega, reference 145.019, features a 41 mm stainless steel tonneau-shaped case, water-resistant to 120 meters. The grey dial displays three subdials, including two in black and red, with small seconds at 9 o’clock, an hour counter at 6 o’clock, and a dedicated counter at 3 o’clock designed to measure the 45 minutes of a football half. Luminous hands and indexes ensure good legibility. The watch is fitted with a bidirectional internal diving bezel, operated by a crown at 10 o’clock, an uncommon feature for a chronograph of this era. It’s powered by the Omega calibre 861 manual-winding mechanical movement, composed of 17 jewels, beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and offering approximately 48 hours of power reserve, a movement renowned for its robustness and notably used in the Speedmaster during the 1969 lunar mission.
Why choose this watch
This Seamaster Soccer stands out for its unique functional approach and strong visual identity. Its counter dedicated to 45 minutes makes it a true sports timing instrument designed for football, while its tonneau case and internal bezel reinforce its distinctive character. The calibre 861, renowned for its reliability and legendary history, brings significant horological value to this model. It’s an ideal vintage watch for enthusiasts of technical and original pieces, beyond classic chronographs.
Included items and condition
This Omega is a vintage collector’s watch, presented in very good condition. It’s delivered in a The Swiss Collector travel box. Our watchmakers carry out inspection, adjustments and validation according to The Swiss Collector protocol prior to sale.
Warranty and delivery
This model benefits from a 1-year The Swiss Collector warranty. Each luxury watch from The Swiss Collector is authenticated, tested and verified. Fast and secure international delivery, with the option of free in-store pickup at our points of sale in Switzerland.
*Very good condition – previously worn and polished watch. Light signs of external wear. Case and bracelet in excellent overall condition.
