Try as I might, I haven't been bitten by the speedy or connie bug yet and I am not comfortable wearing the modern larger watches. However, I am enamored by the Art-Deco pieces, the porcelain dials, the cathedral hands and the wonderful Omega's from 1908-1939 or so. Anyone else like the old sh*t? I am in desperate need of a guide, mentor, co-conspirator, as I am going to jump in and I don't know how deep the sh*t is! Anybody follow this stuff? Buck
This is an Illinois Beau Brummel, I think. The dial's been refinished, so old Illinois die-hards tend to stay away from them. I have a reasonably large collection of '20s-30s Hamilton and Illinois. If you are seriously interested in the latter, or just want to admire an amazing book, find a copy of Fred Friedberg's "The Illinois Watch" -- it's beautifully done, and very obsessive-compulsive for the Art Deco WIS-ers. http://www.amazon.com/The-Illinois-...1375840555&sr=8-2&keywords=the+illinois+watch Here are a few of mine! Major Ritz Boone (if you like this, Kyle just put his up for sale in the sales forum) Cushion Piping Rock
Man, that's great news ! I was afraid I might be alone. Adam, your collection is amazing. Kyle, I can't believe how nice that piece is for the $. However, I really am an Omega guy, I showed that Illinois for the flavor or feel that I was looking for and I should have showed an Omega, something like this. . I have been looking some and would greatly appreciate the chance to bounce some ideas or get some experienced thoughts if I was considering a piece. Thanks!
If you want to get into Illinois, I gotta guy. Elgin too. Personally I know squat about the period but have had a fling or two with Elgins and Walthams.
Check this one out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ome...145285830?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4175909cc6Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network I actually have this one in the collection, but it needs a strap.
That picture is unbelievable ! What size would that be? Those numerals are some of the coolest I have seen. Thanks for the link, I'm actually watching another one pretty similar with great hands. http://www.ebay.com/itm/321179273811?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network But now you've ruined me with that picture!
I have two 1930's Omegas, none like Kyle's however. "Foibos" And a "mini-Scarab" Both are about 32mm.
About 40mm lug to lug by 26mm in diameter. It has a really nice wrist presence though! Also have a nice '30s tank. Adam, those Foibos are cool!
Buck, here´s a couple of old Omegas for you: The compulsatory T17: The rare dedalos: I have also a square silver case 26.5 with big art deco arabic numerals. Unfortunately I cannot find a picture of it now, but it too is a great looking old wristwatch!
Jim, I've been researching these lately as I'm also considering whether to start collecting them. Happy to be a fellow traveller with you
Thanks Kyle, I was bidding on that ! No wonder I got an outbid notice in the middle of the night... Edit - just checked my emails & I was outbid within minutes of Kyle posting the link. Does anyone care to reach a gentlemans agreement rather than have an unintended race to the line ?
Thanks for starting this thread Buck, and a big for the subsequent posts - real beauties "coming out"
Glad to hear, Warren, I bother you so much that I was afraid you might block my messages! Nice dial and hands on this one, but it looks like the case and movement may be shot. I bet parts watches would be sound investments once the target pieces are determined. I'm hoping these are simple to work on. http://www.ebay.com/itm/161077544507?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Not a big fan of that one. Hands look to be mismatched and while the dial is original, I think that luminious stuff was globbed on later. You can do better. I liked the second auction you posted. It just ended at $178. A good price for any running Omega. I hope you got it! gatorcpa