Date: 7/14/03 20:17 GMT
In Response To: 98-99- dynamic (brad peters)
: I could use some technical-historical data on
: the 98-99 Omega dynamic watches. Anything
They are based on the general style of WWII Omega pilot's watches.
The chronograph version has a timing scale marked in increments of 3 minutes. That was for timing the increments in which payphone calls used to be measured.
Introduced March 1997 for the 150th anniversary of Omega. Production on these watches ceased at the end of 1999, though enough were made that they have still been available new for several years beyond that.
The Omega 1108 movement in the non-chronograph is *exactly* the same physical movement as the 1109 as used in numerous Constellation, DeVille, Seamaster and Seamaster Pro models of the mid-1990s. The only difference between the ones designated a 1108 versus a 1109 is that the 1109s were sent for COSC certification.
The non-chronohraph model was not a big seller initially, but has increased in popularity greatly since production stopped. The chronograph version was a very good seller.
The chronograph version is substantially thicker (13mm versus 9mm). The Omega 1141 chronograph movement uses the same base as the 1108, with a Dubois-Depraz chronograph module added.
The chronograph version is also 3mm bigger across and takes a 20mm strap. The non-chrono takes a 19mm strap.
My personal opinion is that Omega made a big mistake and hurt sales by NOT offering this watch on a more classic black strap. It was released only on a choice of a mediocre bracelet (that some people including myself found to be a hair puller) or three too-exotic-for-many people straps (red, yellow or bomber jacket brown leather).
The Dynamic bracelet is a brushed steel version of the one used on the Speedmaster Reduced.
This watch looks great on black shark, brown suede, yellow leather or gray NATO straps.
