Omega
Chronostop Under The Wrist Driver Pilot - Cal 865

Omega Chronostop “Driver” Under the Wrist Ref. 145.010 Pre-Owned  1967 Single-pusher 60-sec. chronograph,Steel tonneau case 36 mm,Manual-wind Omega cal. 865, 17 jewels with Orange chrono hand

« For a gentleman driver, real elegance is simple: keep both hands on the wheel—and time within a glance. »

There’s a particular way a watch should work when you truly drive. Not city traffic driving with calm focus: early start, cool tarmac, supple gloves, sunglasses, and that quiet confidence behind the wheel. In those moments you don’t want to twist your arm to read the time. You want a quick glance, eyes still on the road. That’s exactly where the Chronostop Driver makes perfect sense: worn inside the wrist, the dial meets your gaze like a discreet dashboard instrument.Omega’s daring design choice, suddenly obvious.  This is timing in crisp impulses, not minutes stacked into sub-registers. The Chronostop is a 60-second chronograph: press, read, release and the hand snaps back. That simplicity is pure 1960s: functional objects, legible mechanics, design with purpose. The mouse-grey textile strap keeps the vibe understated and authentic more rally jacket than jewellery showcase—letting the grey dial and orange hand do the talking. 

In 1967, Omega introduced the Chronostop as a bold, youth-leaning sports chronograph concept: one chrono hand, no sub-dials, and a surprisingly practical philosophy. Les Rhabilleurs highlight the Driver version 145.010, famous for its rotated dial and under-the-wrist wearing style—Omega stepping off the beaten path. Power comes from the manual-wind cal. 865, built specifically for the Chronostop family and developed in the context of Omega’s benchmark late-60s chronograph architecture related to the 861 lineage.  Ref. 145.010 is typically seen across the late 1960s, with examples commonly dated 1967 through 1969/1970  this watch is presented as 1967, consistent with the model’s known timeframe and his caliber serial number. 

The steel tonneau case is compact and purposeful, generally reported around 35–36 mm depending on measurement method, with a screw-down case back and a true “tool-watch” presence typical of the era. The grey slate “pilot/rally” dial is celebrated for its rotation: designed so the 12 sits at the usual 3 o’clock position when worn under the wrist, improving legibility while driving. Inside, the manual-wind Omega calibre 865 runs at 21,600 vph with 17 jewels and was created specifically for Chronostop an elegant, simplified sports timing engine built for clarity, robustness, and long-term serviceability.   This is the kind of vintage mechanical sports watch that elevates an outfit rather than dominating it—denim and loafers, knitwear and blazer, or a cleaner tailored look. It’s also a genuinely clever collector’s piece: single-pusher, rotated “driver” layout, late-60s Omega design daring, and that unmistakable 1967 feeling of being both elegant and ready for the road. 

Offered by Mostra as a pre-owned watch. Each piece is checked to ensure confident everyday wear, Mostra means rigorous selection and a genuinely recognized customer experience: clear guidance, follow-up, and transparency. Customer reviews are verified and rated 5-star, and every watch comes with an exceptional three-year warranty, rare in the pre-owned market. Mostra—renowned for its service and customer experience—has been recognized in the specialist press as the pre-owned specialist.