Yes or no?

If your not sure then don’t pull the trigger. Have you seen it in the metal and tried it on? If not I would suggest you did that 1st and then you will know.

It's a classic. I had the three hander, selling it is my biggest watch regret.

I have not seen it in person…so your suggestion makes sense. Thnx for the rational thought 🙏

Which is the three hander? Care to share a pic?

Keep in mind that the watch is old enough that it will need a service if you're going to wear it regurlarly (unless you can find one with a documented service history). For a mechanical chronograph, that will add at least $500, possibly as much as $1000, to the cost.

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Not my pic

I saw this on an Andrew Morgan video. It’s a gorgeous watch with a ton of character. Great use of the yellow on it!

I drilled over this for a few months but ultimately it was out of my budget (for a clean example). Defo this over the chrono.

I have been on the fence for the Dynamic Chronograph. Debating if it was for me or not. I always liked it but other watches has been in line ahead of it. I personally prefer the later super luminova version with it cream numerals, like in your picture, before the tritium version with the yellow numerals in the generations before. I finally decided to pull the trigger. The funny thing is that I bought exactly that very watch that is in your illustration.

In the USA, Omega charges $900 for a standard service on these movements.

OP, just be aware that many of these are in dire need of a service. These use the same chrono module that the Speedy Reduced used. Lots of 3rd parties can't or won't service the chrono module. You should expect $800-1000 to service one. Omega charges $900 in the USA to service these.

Great looking vintage Omega 👌🏻 it’s a unique release.

I don’t know the price or you your tast, so it’s hard to give advice.

If you have been wanting it for a while, saw it in the metal and you love it on the wrist, price is reasonable and your can afford it…. 😉

Yeah. I had forgotten that this watch is a modular chronograph, so Omega is probably the only option. Best to consider the listed price to be a minimum; if Omega thinks the watch needs work beyond a basic service (e.g. replacing a crystal), then that will add to the cost. I'd probably budget $1200 for the service and count myself lucky if I got out for $900.

I have had my dynamic chrono for more than 15 years, and love it. I got mine serviced almost two years ago for $600, but not from Omega. Yes try it on first but it really is a great watch

You're spot on! Nesbits in Seattle can service them too, but I don't know of any others outside of them and Omega.

Love this watch 👌🏻

Also have a three hander. I like it a lot. The numerals are just so cool imo. Smaller watch by today's standards but it works even on my 7.5 inch wrist.

I would very much buy another and send it to Omega... Good cool watch

Absolutely a terrible watch, junk, run away quickly

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Let me know what listing you are looking at so I can buy😉

I like it but would put it on a strap

Chronos 24 its in the lows 2000s

Thank you… someone has to say this.

I’ve been implying this for a while, but now I’m genuinely saying it outright, avoid vintage Omega. Great watches, but when you need a service you’re done. Swatch Group are controlling the parts market, so it’s no longer a fun time to collect vintage Omega. (Others brands also do this, but Omega is popular, and this needs to be said).

"avoid vintage Omega. Great watches, but when you need a service you’re done."

I would disagree with the "you're done" statement.

While Swatch Group did shut down parts availabilty quite a bit, they still sell parts to their certified 3rd party watchmakers. I can't personally buy parts for Omegas through Omega/Swatch, but my buddies shop that is Omega certified has access to every part Omega has ever used in a watch, assuming it's still in stock at Omega. It may be different depending on that particular watchmakers certifcation level with Omega. I can only speak to this one watchmaker, but he's level 5 certified(top level of certification) with Omega, which means he is able to service any Omega watch ever made, including the new coaxial movements. This guy services a TON of Omega watches every year.

Edit: I just wanted to add that vintage Omega parts are still more readily available through Omega than most other Swiss watch companies. Even though Omega has more recently made it harder for the public to get parts, they've done an excellent job over the years of keeping parts on hand. It's very common for Omega to still have parts for watches that are 60+ years old. Not many companies keep parts around for that long. Personally, if I was going deep into the vintage world of any one brand, Omega would be my first choice, due to parts availabilty. There's no shortage of parts; they just can't be purchased by the general public.

Edit 2: If anyone in the US needs vintage Omega service work done, Arlington Watch Works in Virginia is the spot to go as they are a level 5 certified Omega watchmaker.

You’re using the one watchmaker you know… good for you. For us muggles, who don’t know Omega certified watchmakers, it’s a process that is getting more and more expensive. You forget… I have experience here with getting vintage Omega serviced, and I believe that it is not something that people (a) appreciate, or (b) would like to find out down the road. Omega have a lot of parts, but as you say, easy to access if certified, but not if you are unaffiliated. It’s a monopoly that is growing - try getting a vintage VC serviced, that sh*t is impossible (trust me). I’m finding more enthusiasts are able to tinker with a mid-60s Seiko, or generic FHF/AS type Swiss jobbers, which is making me wonder how long we can keep this up.

I am an advocate for vintage, but I would not recommend much from the Top 20 current luxury Swiss brands, as much as I wouldn’t recommend vintage pin-pallets, complications, early quartz, or digital. To be honest, I’d recommend not diving into vintage if you can avoid it, there is no need to buy a classic watch when there is enough homage and retro, it will be more reliable, easier to fix, and this is coming from the man with >100 vintage pieces that he wears on the daily, including Omega. I’m just being honest.

In 10 years, and in 20 years time, the affordable vintage market is just going to be filled with generic stuff from the 90s and 00s that can be serviced, at large cost, mostly by the manufacturers, a bit like cars. Nobody really gives a f**k about vintage, and it will be a much more expensive, niche aspect of the hobby. It’s over…

I can only speak to North America, but it's not that hard to find Omega certified watchmakers that have access to all the same parts if you spend a little bit of time digging around on Google and the forums. For anyone not aware, there's a forum dedicated to Omega watches, including a dedicated forum for vintage Omegas, and that has more info on vintage Omega watches than any one person could ever consume. There's even certified Omega watchmakers on that forum. They're not plentiful, but they're still out there. https://omegaforums.net/

I know it's getting harder and harder for everyone in the vintage world, but with some more time and patience vintage Omega is still totally fine. It's not scarce yet.

They’re not plentiful…

We’re “ok” for now, but it’s also something that everyone needs to consider. I’m just laying it out plainly and honestly.

My advice is always, to anyone who says they want vintage, why… and maybe don’t because this is not an infinitely sustainable area. I will always steer them into safe areas if you want to do vintage, and I believe that major brands are not a good, stable, or fun area for vintage going forward, nor have they been for at least the last few years. To quote one of the famous Bobs: the times they are a-changing.

Something about this watch is just awesome. Go for it!

My main attraction was how it looks. I’m not too much for vintage or new - just go by what I like (and of course what I can afford 😁)

You asked for input, and more than one person has flagged the potential issues in regards to servicing and vintage Omega. We are not telling you how to spend your money. It is advice, which is what you sought, and you are in no way obligated to listen.

Yes. And the whole reason I asked this question - was to gather info on aspects I didn’t consider / was not paying attention to.

Now with all the inputs on servicing - I am thinking twice