Cool 70s (Heuer/Omega style) chronos that don't cost tons?

[13aines]

Hi all.

Edd335d keeps posting pictures of his absolutely lovely retro looking 70s chronos... Breitlings, Omegas, and my favourite, 70s chrono Heuers.



I'm a 20y/o student, and can only dream of them for now. I should imagine by the time I can spend a sizeable chunk on a watch, the 70s Heuers will cost a small fortune fortune anyhow.

So, have you any suggestions for similar watches?

Ideally second hand (even quartz) 70s chronos with less heritage/brand value than the ones mentioned, that I could find cheaply on ebay... I guess we're looking for much cheaper 70s chronos that imitated the style of the Heuers etc. Under £250-300 I guess, but the cheaper the better, the hunt for older second hand unheard of watches is fun!

I like the fairly (but not overly) busy/technical looking dials, and bright colours... I suppose that's why I always loved my dads yellow dial, pepsi bezel Seiko 6139.

Am I searching for the impossible? What can we find?

Matt

[Podie]

Might be able to find a Fortis Marinemaster for sensible (circa £500-600)

[Miguel Alvarez]

Not been on this website for a while but you could try www.retro-watches.co.uk

[Hoofy]

Look out for Sicuras and Services.



I think I paid about £100 just after it was serviced. It's a manual wind, though.

[andy_s]

Chronos gents, chronos

Baylor, Tissot, Zodiac, Croton, ChronoSwiss, Bucherer... There's quite a few of the smaller makers that did interesting stuff.

[Hoofy]

andy_s said:

Chronos gents, chronos

Baylor, Tissot, Zodiac, Croton, ChronoSwiss, Bucherer... There's quite a few of the smaller makers that did interesting stuff.

Sicura do chronos.

[RicksAlfas]

Seiko 6138 or 6139 is worth a look. Well respected and very reliable movement. It's a big size, so stands up against modern day watches and has some good history behind it, being the first automatic watch in space. (Read about Colonel Pogue). There's plenty about, some buggered about with, some not. There's lots of spares available too. They don't come much more 70s funky either!

Some blurb here:
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2012/5/31/in-depth-yo...

Here's mine:

[13aines]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm really looking for 3 (and perhaps 2) sub dial chronos I guess - my preferred style.

Lovely Bullhead and Pogue buddy. My dad has a completely original 6139-6002 from the 70's, but unfortunately it's broken. Just won't go... Keep meaning to take it somewhere to be repaired.

Any more suggestions much appreciated, links even better.

Thanks all!