Omega MG 1135 Olympic Rattrapante Stopwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega MG 1135 is a rattrapante, or split-seconds, stopwatch designed for Olympic timing purposes. Originating from the 1960s, the piece consists of an oversized 65mm chromed stopwatch housing a hand-wound Omega caliber 1210 movement.
The watch features a white enamel dial with an outer register marked in black and red for 30/60-second intervals, supplemented by a 15-minute totalizer and a central split-seconds hand. The object is designed to be fitted into a specialized red Olympic timing housing, which measures approximately 4 5/8 inches by 3 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches. This assembly includes a vinyl strap intended for wearing around the neck. The configuration serves to provide timing for simultaneous events, with the external housing intended to provide structural protection during use.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Era
- 1960s
- Dial
- White enamel
- Type
- Rattrapante stopwatch
- Function
- Rattrapante
- Movement
- Omega Caliber 1210
- Reference
- MG 1135
- Housing Dimensions
- 4 5/8" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
- Stopwatch Diameter
- 65mm
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Case and Housing
- The Omega MG 1135 is configured as an oversized 65mm chromed stopwatch intended for insertion into a specific red external timing housing. The housing, which measures 4 5/8 inches by 3 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches, features the Omega name and logo prominently on its front face. The assembly is equipped with a vinyl strap, allowing for the unit to be worn around the neck during timing events. The combination of the stopwatch and the red housing is described as providing protection against shocks and moisture, facilitating use during physically demanding events.
- Visible features
- • 65mm diameter stopwatch • Split-seconds central handset • Subsidiary 15-minute register • White enamel dial with red and black printing
- Movement and Origin
- The watch is powered by the hand-wound Omega caliber 1210 movement. As a component of the company's historical sports timing equipment, the MG 1135 is associated with the brand's Olympic legacy. The piece dates to the 1960s and is presented as a specific reference produced for timing high-intensity sporting competitions. The movement drives the complex split-seconds functionality required for measuring fractions of a second in athletic contexts.
- Dial and Functionality
- The timepiece features a white enamel dial designed for high visibility during Olympic timing operations. It includes an outer register printed in both black and red, providing 30/60-second divisions. A subsidiary 15-minute totalizer is located on the dial face. Functionally, the stopwatch is a rattrapante model, utilizing a central split-seconds handset that allows the user to record simultaneous events. This mechanism is operated via a primary winding crown and dual pushers positioned at the 11 and 1 o'clock positions on the stopwatch unit.
Identification
- Reference
- MG 1135
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The housing is described as providing 'shockproof' and 'waterproof' characteristics, which remain unverified.
- Research required: The exact date of manufacture within the 1960s is not specified.