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If you like me have a distaste for the odd case shape of the Omega Chronostop, then perhaps you'll come to like this guy as much as I did. The Chronostop Jumbo is a large c case single minute chronograph that's fun to use and great to look at. This ref. 145.017 Chronostop is unpolished with everything original. The reverse pie pan dial on this guy has matured to a slight sheen, like what you would see on some Speedmaster Ed Whites.

There are a few variations of dials among the 6117 family, but among these the grey and white dials would be the hardest to find. Between the two, I really enjoy the grey one. Having owned a black beauty before, I can say that the grey linen really does bring out a different feel. 

For me there's always something special about a solid gold watch - the weight of the case, the particular sheen of a nice precious metal, and how shiny it gets after a quick rub.  This particular piece has a nice story behind it - the way the acrylic crystal and the dial has boil-like texture - and it's really one of the reason I like this piece so much.

The 7016 is one special chronograph movement - a flyback. While the more popular models are those with the 'Monaco' cases, the circular cases are a pretty awesome sight as well. The small-ish watches came in 36mm but weighed a lot more than expected because of the intricate movement inside of them. 

Patina-paradise! Age spots, freckles, dirt and chalk make up a considerable component of this dial.