WHY THIS WATCH
The Omega Seamaster "Soccer Timer" is a very unique vintage piece with a really cool complication. The sub-counter at 3PM calculates the elapsed time for a soccer match (90 minutes). It's split into two colored halves, in order to indicate the time remaining in each 45-minute half.
Aside from the mechanics, this watch has some studding aesthetics. The orange seconds hand, and colorful subdial give the dial nice contrast. The movement is Omega's caliber 861, which is the same movement fitted in the Speedmaster ref. 145.022, that was released around same era this Soccer Timer was produced.
THE LITTLE DETAILS
The serial number on the movement is 29m making this a 1969 watch, however the caseback shows 145.016-68. Our guess is that Omega probably just used some spare 1968 casebacks in 1969. The dial is in fantastic condition for its age, showing some minor wear particularly between 10 and 2. The case is clean, and has been polished in the past. Bracelet is in great shape, with moderate stretch. Movement is running strong and resetting to zero. No box or papers.