Omega

A great find. I had just sold my Speedmaster at a local watch service shop, which also sells pre owned watches. They have some real beauties, on consignment by local people. So they know the history of the watches, and the people who bring them in. This b...  

.....I'm afraid to say that now you've caught the 'bug' there is no cure - just endless searching for that next hit. Lovely watch BTW Cheers Andrew

The shop where I found this has a number of mint pre owned/vintage watches. They are very particular about the condition of the watches they take for consignment. There is quite a limited source of these watches in the area where I live, so I feel very fo... 

Congrats on your acquisition. If you can stop at one, you have much to teach the world :) The 'scientific' dial Omegas are very hard to find in that condition. Cheers Desmond

You have great taste and an excellent eye for detail. What year from the 50's is it? I am currently looking hard for a vinatge piece from the same decade. And currently have my eye on a couple of pieces. Two are also Omega's & one a Longines.

According to the serial no. I am trying to find out a bit more about the watch at the Omega Vintage watch database. I think that I will need to get mroe detailed info from the inside of the case, though. I have been searching for a mint condition vintage ... 

for just the right vintage piece. I was literally stunned by the condition, and I still am. Very difficult to take my eyes off the watch when I am out. It is the first of this type of dial that I have actually seen in person. Cheers, Carl

Gives me a smile on my face :-) Great catch BR HJ

its a shame that you had to let a speedmaster go to get it, but now you have the bug you can look out for a vintage speedie :) best G

Funny thing was, I had taken my Speedy to a local watch service centre, where they sell pre owned watches. They take them on consignment. My Speedy had been there for about 6 weeks, and I decided that I wanted to get it back. When I went into the shop, th...