Cyma chronometer (1940s) Current Collection old school tattoos and the

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The collection of characters conceal the time within their wild shapes

This was relatively new technology in the 1950s and Omega opted for a bumper-type weight which moves through an arc of about 270º

For this reason I've fitted it to a reproduction military type canvas strap

which at 35mm is a good size on the wrist

Cyma chronometer (1940s) Current Collection old school tattoos and theThis is a rare chronometer rated wristwatch made by Cyma. Although Cyma are no longer in business, they were a well respected manufacturer, producing a wide range of calibre including chronographs. The British Military used Cyma pocket and wrist watches throughout the 20th century. Indeed this particular watch uses an upgraded version of the cal 234 that is found inside the Cyma WWW Dirty Dozen military watch. This particular watch is chronometer