Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

On the eve of the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Omega launched a chronograph designed to time soccer matches. Unlike other Omega models, this referee watch was also marketed to the general public. The "Soccer Timer" series was available with two dial colors (cream or gray) and in two sizes: 38 mm (ref. 145.016) and 41 mm (ref. 145.020 and 145.029). The reference 145.029 differed from the other versions in the presence of a rotating internal bezel. Regardless of the dial color and case size, the "Soccer Timer" was…

Produced from 1969 until the early 80s, the Omega Seamaster Soccer Timer is a watch designed for referees to time football matches. The 45 indication can be found in the sub-dial at 3 o'clock. The model presented is the reference 145.019 "Roulette". The steel case, cushion-shaped, measures 41mm in diameter and alternates between sunburst and polished areas. It incorporates the robust Omega 861 movement used in the Speedmaster at the same time. The design of the gray dial represents the enormous interest of this typ…