Swiss chromed steel pocket Olympic Chronograph Circa 1966

Split seconds chronograph with register by Omega
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A fine, rare and large Swiss chromed steel split seconds chronograph keyless lever pocket watch with 30 minute counter, circa 1966. This watch features a gilt brass movement with 21 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a self compensating Breguet balance spring, and a swanneck micrometre regulator. It has a silver dial with a 1/5th second minute track and Arabic numerals painted in black, stylised blued steel hands, perpetual seconds at 6 o’clock, a totaliser for elapsed minutes (over 30 minutes) at 12 o’clock, and a central seconds hand for the chronograph with split second functions in blued steel and painted red. The round steel case has a smooth bezel, a fluted crown, and a clip on back. Case, dial, and movement signed.
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Diameter: 64 mm
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Signed: Omega Olympic Swiss made
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This pocket chronograph with a split seconds version is identical to the models used for the Olympic Games in the 1960s and 1970s. The movement number is engraved on the case back. With its large split seconds hands and a scale allowing times to be read to 1/5th of a second, this sports chronograph offers excellent readability. A similar model can be found in the Omega Museum at Biel.
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Good overall condition, with signs of use such as scratches and patina on the case.