Omega Dynamic 'Racing'

You can count on one hand the number of compelling, left-of-center watches in Omega's catalog that don't carry the name "Speedmaster" or "Seamaster." Such unicorn-like timepieces have to be distinctly dynamic in order to stand out within the crowded tool-watch market — and indeed, it just so happens that that’s the name adorning the dial one of the best of these watches. The first Omega Dynamic was created for the Prix de Ville de Genève in 1965 and launched to the public in 1968. Fitted with an elliptical case, it was one of the first watches to be designed with that silhouette and arguably the most comfortable on the wrist. The crown was integrated into the case such that it would not disturb the flow of the design and it was fitted with a removable case ring that would allow the wearer to switch straps easily. (The ring held the back of the strap against the watch almost like a Bund-style strap.) The Dynamic was such a success that more than a million examples were sold.  This particular watch, a 'Racing' variant, is a clean and beautiful example of the late-'60s-early 70s' Dynamic: Housed in a 40mm stainless steel, oval-shaped monocoque case fitted with a sloping, brushed bezel; an integrated, signed push-pull crown; and a domed acrylic crystal, it features a silvered dial with an outer printed 1/5th-seconds track in black; orange and black indices with luminous plots; a luminous white 'sword' handset with an orange seconds hand; and a date window at 3 o'clock. Powered by a hand wound movement, it comes paired to an integrated, signed black leather strap rallye-type strap with perforations and a signed steel deployant buckle.  Omega’s catalog is expansive. There are so many variations to their core lines that there's pretty much something for everyone. But if you’re looking for something truly unique, look no further!