No. 99592250

Omega - Omega Mechanical Stopwatch – 1968 Olimpic stopwatch – H.M.C. 458 – Original Box, Tags & Swiss Pouch - 1960-1969
No. 99592250

Omega - Omega Mechanical Stopwatch – 1968 Olimpic stopwatch – H.M.C. 458 – Original Box, Tags & Swiss Pouch - 1960-1969
Exceptional vintage Omega mechanical stopwatch, reference H.M.C. 458, offered as a rare complete set with original accessories.
A highly collectible timing instrument, preserved in near NOS condition, rarely seen with original red Omega box, “Swiss” cloth pouch, factory tags, and period Omega athletics card.
This model belongs to the type of stopwatches used by official timing committees and sporting federations, and the engraved marking “H.M.C. 458” on the caseback strongly suggests allocation within a professional timing fleet. Omega was the official timekeeper of the Mexico 1968 Olympic Games, and stopwatches of this era were used extensively in elite competitive environments.
Features & Details
Brand: Omega
Type: Mechanical stopwatch
Marking: H.M.C. 458 (rare numbered timing fleet engraving)
Dial: Black with contrasting white scale – superb legibility
Pushers: Dual, metal knurled
Condition:
Stopwatch: Near NOS (minimal signs of age, extremely well preserved)
Movement: working
Box interior: original foam has aged and deteriorated (common for this period)
Exterior box: excellent vintage condition
Accessories included:
Original Omega red presentation box
Original cloth “SWISS” pouch
Two original Omega tags
Period Omega card with athletics motif
Era: ca. 1960s–1970s
Dimensions: standard professional timing size
A fantastic piece for collectors of Omega, Olympic timing equipment, motorsport memorabilia, horological instruments, or anyone seeking a historically significant stopwatch in unusually complete condition.
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