Here we have a 1975 Omega 1601 TC-2 Time Computer 2 LED watch. It is the reference 196.0044 with the stainless-steel case. It is very simple to use, press the button on the left to show the date. Press the right button once to bring up the hours/minutes and hold for the seconds. To adjust the time, the magnet in the clasp is held again the rear to advance the hours or minutes.
The case is rectangular with the buttons to either side. There is a rectangular red crystal which is etched with the Omega name and logo. The bracelet is well made, with strong links that taper. The first two links to either side are fixed to the case. The bracelet is the reference 1224/211 no.12, which is Stainless Steel. Inside of the clasp is the original magnet for time adjustment. The bracelet which will fit up to a 19cm wrist circumference.
The case back has the brushed finish with the ‘Min’ and ‘Hr.’ sections for adjustment.
The inside of the case is marked as stainless steel. It is signed with the Omega name and Star Watch Case Co. It is marked with the reference 196.0044.
The movement is in good, working condition with new batteries fitted. It has the adapters to fit 357 batteries. It is marked with the Omega logo to the base. The serial number medallion is missing.
The two button Omega Time Computer 2 was released in late 1973 to early 1974.
The bracelet on the stainless-steel variation is different to that of the gold filled two-button examples. It has fewer flexible links, with the two either side of the watch solid. The Swiss SSIH took complete control of Hamilton shares and decided to part with Pulsar Time Computer Technology. The links and clasp of the TC2 in Steel are wider and squarer.
The watch is modelled on a 17.8cm wrist circumference. It will fit up to a 19cm wrist circumference.
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
Display:
The plastic display cover is original and is in good condition with no wear to the gold tone ‘Omega’ signing or logo. The display is good and bright when the button is pressed.
Pushers:
The pushers are original and works correctly to display the time.
Case:
The case is Stainless Steel. It is in in strong original condition with the brushed finishing. It has some marking associated with age and wear.
Case back:
The case back is in strong condition. It has the brushed finish and retaining ring. The hour and minute text has the black in-fill. An original sticker remains.
Bracelet:
The watch comes on a its original bracelet which is in good original condition. It will fit up to a 19cm wrist circumference. The clasp is good with only light marking. The magnet to change the time sits inside the clasp.
Movement:
The movement is an Omega calibre 1600 LED calibre. It is working well. It lacks the gold medallion with serial number.
Case Dimensions:
Case width: 40.5mm
Case width with pushers: 42.25mm
Case length lug to lug: 51.5mm
Case Depth: 14.75mm
Lug width: 21mm