Here is an interesting Omega....

[Prsist]

1969 Rare Omega Chronostop Driver's Watch

This is an absolute first here at Hodinkee. This 1969 Omega Chronostop watch is actually positioned to be read in a landscape fashion, under the wrist of a racecar driver. Basically, imagine the face of the watch turned 90 degrees from normal viewing position so that the driver can maintain control of the steering wheel while glancing at his watch...not a bad idea really.

From the research done on this piece, this watch was a limited run production and it is extremely hard to find these days. This watch features a stop-watch feature, original strap and warranty card, showing the date of purchase as July 10, 1969. This would definitely make a great addition to any sports watch collector's inventory,unfortunately, this watch has already been SOLD. It is not like us to post watches that aren't available to purchase by our readers, we just think that is a tease. This, however, is such a unique and interesting watch made by a legendary manufacturer, that we just had to talk about it.

Click here to see the seller's description, even though it is not for sale.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/7/30/1969-rare-omega-chronostop-drivers-watch.html

#2874 Rare Omega Chronostop Geneve Driver 1969

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Status: SOLD

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This is a very hard to find driver’s Chronostop with the 12 o’clock position turned 90 degrees from the standard position. This watch was intended to be worn under the wrist(see advertisement). This watch is accompanied by the original international guarantee card, showing the purchase date of 7.10.69 in Germany. Watch is fit with an original Omega deployment clasp, the leather part of the band is deteriorating and will be changed before shipping. Manual winding, cal 920 17 jewels movement and 146.010 stainless steel case, watch has been serviced by our watchmaker and is in excellent working condition. We can provide more photos on request, photos are not actual size of watch, it measures 34mm across (not including crown) x 40mm lug to lug.

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[ThinkBachs]

So, I'm thinking to myself when I first saw this 'Ehhh, I've seen this before....' then I looked again and thought 'Whoooooooa! What the heck????'

Very cool, thanks for sharing this.

[vafarmer70]

That would definitely get your attention if you were wearing it. Under the wrist style