The elliptical-shaped Omega Dynamic - like this serviced 1970s Omega Dynamic Ref. 165.039 autoamtic here - was created in 1965 for the Prix de Ville de Geneve, but was officially launched in 1968. Designed to fit the form and flow of the wrist, it includes a mostly integrated crown.
During the production run of the first generation of Dynamic automatics, Omega imbued it with upwards of over 20 different dial combinations. The case and dial angle up, and in the words of an Omega advertisement of the day, “for time-reading convenience, off-centered for the pleasure of owning a watch unlike any other.”
Much like the quite unique Omega Chronostop, the Dynamic was designed to attract new young customers seeking a quality alternative to the junk watches of the time, and the first two generations in particular more than achieved this goal.
Between 1968 and 1972, Omega sold more than a million Dynamic’s, speaking to its popular design. Omega would go on to re-release the Dynamic line in 1984, with a third and final generation released in 1997.
This Omega Dynamic includes its unique leather strap, spring bar tool, and rugged travel case.
1970's Omega Dynamic Ref. 165.039 Mechanical Watch
DIAL: Detailed silver and blue Omega-signed dial, with matching minute and hour hands, along with a non-original second hand.
CASE: Unusual 42mm (incl. recessed crown) x 43mm elliptical-shaped one piece stainless steel monobloc case - movement is accessed via front.
CRYSTAL: Original Omega-signed domed crystal, with several light imperfections but no cracks or chips.
BAND: This Omega Dynamic comes on a brown leather rally strap that contrasts nicely with the silver and blue dial - although the original leather strap was trashed, we salvaged the Omega-signed buckle and added it to this strap. The Dynamic was designed with a removable ring that allows the wearer to switch strap easily, which can be found in many colors and designs online today.
MOVEMENT: Omega Ref. 165 mechanical movement. We have performed a full service on this Omega Dynamic.
CROWN: Almost entirely recessed Omega-signed stainless steel crown.
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