u/JanEvw

I don't usually get too sentimental about watches after they leave my wrist, but this Omega Equinoxe Reverso from 1982 keeps coming back to me.

It's such a strange Omega. On the one hand, it looks almost elegant, with that gold analog dial and integrated two-tone bracelet. Then you flip the case over, and suddenly it transforms into this digital object from the early 1980s. Not subtle, not timeless, but full of character.

The reference number is 1860013, with an Omega Cal. 1655 quartz module inside. What I liked most about it was that it didn't feel like a gadget. It looked like Omega was trying to imagine what the future might have been like in 1982.

This particular piece is now gone from my collection, and honestly, I kind of regret getting rid of it. Would you leave it or is it too much 80s weirdness?

I have handled old pocket watches before, but this one feels different. It is not just a 110-year-old Omega sitting in a case; it is tied to the 1915 Relay Race Carnival, now known as the Penn Relays, with William H. Banks Jr. engraved on the inner cover. That kind of sporting provenance gives the whole piece a completely different energy.

The watch itself is a 55mm gold-filled Omega with an in-house manual movement, 7 jewels, and “Adjusted 2 Positions” on the bridge. The serial lines up with 1915, which makes the whole set feel almost too coherent. My favorite part is the enamel dial: bold Arabic numerals, red 5-minute track, recessed sub-seconds at 6, and listed as original rather than redone. For a white enamel dial this old, that is what makes it so satisfying.

The two period fobs on the chain are the real rabbit hole here, especially the Dieges & Clust relay medal. Details/macro shots in my bio link. Would you treat this more as an Omega, or as sports history

I’m still in shock after finding this one. It’s a 1960s Omega Seamaster Automatic (Ref. 166.111) powered by the Cal. 752 movement. What makes it truly insane is the condition—it’s pristine, recently serviced, and it still has the original factory protective film on the back. It’s like stepping back in time to a 1960s boutique. The way the light hits the dial is just perfect, and the day-date complication is crisp. It’s rare to see these vintage Omegas in such "time capsule" condition. Most of them have seen some heavy wear, but this one was tucked away safely. What do you guys think? Should the film stay on, or is it meant to be peeled and worn? Personally, I’m leaning towards keeping it as original as possible.