# Omega Seamaster 4779 SC 61 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Omega Seamaster 4779 SC 61 is a vintage cushion-case sports watch from circa 1976, blending retro tonneau styling with a robust stainless steel build, black dial featuring applied indices and tritium lume, powered by the reliable in-house automatic Caliber 1012 offering a 42-hour power reserve, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate understated 1970s luxury with everyday wearability and subtle Omega heritage without modern hype.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.1/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (8.9/10.0)** - Its distinctive cushion profile and clean applied-marker dial rival the timeless appeal of vintage Tudors like the Oyster Prince for elegant retro charisma.
**Brand Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Omega's luxury status shines through its storied dive legacy, on par with established icons like the Rolex Submariner in prestige.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.3/10.0)** - Backed by Omega's pioneering waterproof innovations since the 1930s, it matches the historical depth of mid-century Seikos.
**Versatility Metric (8.2/10.0)** - The cushion shape transitions seamlessly from casual jeans to business suits, akin to versatile pieces from IWC's Ingenieur line.
**Material Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Solid stainless steel construction with period-appropriate plexiglass holds up well against contemporaries like the Longines Conquest.
**Rarity Metric (6.9/10.0)** - At secondary prices around $3,200, its vintage scarcity echoes limited-run Hamiltons from the same era.
**Movement Metric (6.4/10.0)** - The Caliber 1012 delivers dependable performance similar to ETA 2824 equivalents in 1970s Heuers.
**Functions Metric (5.2/10.0)** - Basic time and date suffice for daily use, on level with entry quartz Omegas of the period.
**Complications Metric (3.7/10.0)** - A straightforward date window provides minimal utility, comparable to no-frills divers from the Citizen Promaster series.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0

## WM Collector Grade: C

## Performance Insights: Excels in design, brand prestige, and historical appeal while movement reliability and basic functions hold it back; delivers fair collector value against an implied price of $2,450.

## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: The watch provides solid vintage heritage and aesthetics aligned with its secondary market positioning.

## Watch Data
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