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Read It And Weep - Omega Catalog Selections And Price List Ca 1970

  1. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Dec 22, 2012

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    Just hooked up a new Brother print/copy/fax/scan and thought I share some relevant pages from an old Norman Morris catalog.

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  2. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 22, 2012

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    Is it too late to order some of these? :cool:
     
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  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 22, 2012

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    Kind of expensive, I could of got a Rolex for those prices! Actually when these were being sold I looked at these and Rolexs side by side in the old Winter Park Mall (Florida). Unfortunately I could afford neither. :( I got a Sears Tradition C-case quartz instead, still have it, still doesn't run :oops:
     
  4. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Dec 22, 2012

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    Perfect

    So my speedy and sm300 were $350 total 40 plus years ago.
     
  5. ulackfocus Dec 22, 2012

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    Geez, my old 145.006 Seamaster caliber 321 was $650 back then. Can't touch it for under $3K now and that's only if you're lucky. Even the 861 versions sell for $2500 - $3300 depending on condition.
     
  6. Buck2466 Dec 22, 2012

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    Anyone know where I can find a time machine?
     
  7. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 23, 2012

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    Ah, 1970, if only I'd used some sense and bought one of these, but like any young guy back then, I spent most of my money on beer and hookers and just squandered the rest ;-)
     
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  8. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Dec 23, 2012

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    If you find one.........I'll order several with you,too. Can Norman Morris accept paypal?................:p
     
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  9. Buck2466 Dec 23, 2012

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    Private,
    With my luck, I go back there and the machine would break and I be stuck in the 70's. I'd have a lot of cool watches though! Paypal, hell wire transfers probably weren't even around. I'd just bring a fistful of cash. It would be pretty funny to walk in and say, I'll take your whole inventory off your hands if you don't mind, and wait to see the expression on their faces.:D
     
  10. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Dec 23, 2012

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    :cool: I'll just come along with you..............as long as you bring the the right year series of cash.............. otherwise people will start thinking :cautious:......
     
  11. Buck2466 Dec 23, 2012

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    Yeah, the wardrobe would have to match the times too!
     
  12. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 23, 2012

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    Hey, They handled all of this already on Star Trek, lets not re-invent the wheel. Just review the tapes and let's get going. :thumbsup:
     
  13. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Dec 23, 2012

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    Aye.......aye.........captain. :)
     
  14. alam Dec 23, 2012

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    I'm willing to pay full retail price + another 50% :coffee:
     
  15. loveomega Dec 23, 2012

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    i wonder back then gold top Connie at USD 235 is more expensive than Speedmaster and Seamaster 300? Wow....
     
  16. Buck2466 Dec 23, 2012

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    Alam,
    Not to be greedy or anything, right. Just saying;).
     
  17. alam Dec 23, 2012

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    Naaaaaa... my offer would translate to $975 for A-55.
     
  18. Buck2466 Dec 23, 2012

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    They would have surely accepted that offer.......... and then try to sell you every other watch in the store!
     
  19. MKelley Dec 23, 2012

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  20. chiko7734 Dec 23, 2012

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    I would order 10 A-55s lol