Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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My methods aren't quite . . .
. . . as focused as more disciplined collectors, Nicolas. The longing for a military Omega came about many years ago. Found my favorite, a '56 RAF (white dial, blued hands), at an American dealer back in the fall of 2011. As it happened, we couldn't come to terms, and that opportunity disappeared when it was sold to someone else.
Time went by, resources grew scarcer, and before long, I stumbled upon the ref 2179/2384. Not difficult to find, and compared to the more desirable British models, far more attractively priced. A better specimen went for a fraction above my bid earlier this year. When this one came up a few months later, I decided to play for keeps, and bid accordingly. Someone in Japan won the auction by a hair but was unable to follow thru with the seller, so I was able to pick up the watch at my original bid.
It spent about three months on the watchmaker's bench. Here's hoping it spends three decades on my wrist!
Best,
Art
Christmas . . .
. . . in September. My watchmaker called last week to let me know three of my Omegas were ready. In short order, a 14 kt gold-filled '56 Seamaster Calendar . . . . . . cal 502, sourced from the estate of the original owner. This restoration project took a...
My methods aren't quite . . .
. . . as focused as more disciplined collectors, Nicolas. The longing for a military Omega came about many years ago. Found my favorite, a '56 RAF (white dial, blued hands), at an American dealer back in the fall of 2011. As it happened, we couldn't come ...
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Art! the 2179 looks veeeery clean, nice unmolested dial - I like it! I am still waiting for my "early" x-mas present to arrive - a once in a lifetime find... hagwe erich
Great presents....
Have you made any research on the civilian 2179 ? i have a similar and would like ti known a litlle more about the civilian version I would like to know if the civilian version was sold in watchmaker stores as any other Omegas, or it was sold to military ...
Patience......
I am learning that in watch colecting patience is the name of the game .... It must feel good to have your babies back from the watchmaker. A good topic for a wristscan in the future, maybe? ( my trusty watchmaker and the watch that I waited for -repair/r...
A great idea, E! . . .
. . . and unless one of my colleagues snags it first, that will be the theme my next turn at moderating the WS thread. Much obliged, Art
There's not a lot of firm information . . .
. . . on this reference, Thomas. Both marked [US Army] and unmarked versions were issued, and no one - not even Omega - knows how many were marked. There are marked and unmarked examples within the same slash [/] serial code (i e, both marked and unmarked...
Impressive Omega line you have, Art! :)
Congrats for getting them back from the watchmaker! I really love these clean time only Omegas. :) Best Blomman
You've heard of Einstein's . . .
. . . Theory of Relativity, E = MC 2 ? No's Theory of Time: Ω = :-)
Dr. No rides again ....
Art, Amazing set of great Omegas. Now you must do a separate post of each, detailing the history etc. A great way to start a Saturday. Cheers, Nilo
When I get the new camera in a week or so . . .
. . . the first subjects will be these Omegas, plus a few more waiting in the wings ;-) . . .
. . . and another pair . . .
. . . on the way! My family expands by the week ;-) . . .
