10 years of collecting vintage Omega - SOTC

Posts

1,733

Likes

14,794

tdn-dk

·Dec 7, 2019

December 6, 2009 was the day I went to visit my parents, mentioned that I was looking for a new watch and my father said he had some old watches in a drawer upstairs. There was a few dresswatches from the 1950-60's and this Speedmaster. My father inherited the Speedmaster from a friend that died around 1980 from cancer, it been been in the drawer since then because my father found it to big to wear 😀
Knew nothing about watches so asked on a Danish Watch forum what I got from my father an it turned out to be a ref. 145.012-67.
This started my interest for vintage Omega and I got Seamaster 30 for a daily wearer, then i got one more and one more and then it went wrong and today's count in the collection is 179 vintage Omega's.

There is no theme in my collection, I buy what I like and I have periods where it could be 1950' manual dress or others themes I prefer.

I dont have the funds the buy a lot of Speedmaster and other expensive Omega's so I stay in the low price range and try to find them in good original condition or the older ones with acceptable patina.

I owe a big thank you to Omegaforums for the knowledge I have been given through this forum, I have learned so much here over the years 😀

Best Thomas

The Speedmaster that started my collection:

Constellation:

Seamaster:

Genéve:

Ranchero:

Suverän/Officer:

 

Posts

1,733

Likes

14,794

tdn-dk

·Dec 7, 2019

Other:

Pocketwatches;

Stopwatches:

 

Posts

1,258

Likes

2,736

harrymai86

·Dec 7, 2019

Now thats called hoarding

 

Posts

1,413

Likes

2,945

Nathan1967

·Dec 7, 2019

A truly amazing collection- that demonstrates Omega’s real breadth as a manufacturer. There’s just so many all time greats aren’t there!

Thanks for sharing

Nathan

 

Posts

586

Likes

749

Capt Cave Man

·Dec 7, 2019

Erm... wow, hats off to you for an amazing collection over 20 years!

I don't think I could dream of having a collection like yours Thomas, I'm sure you realise you could easily reduce and upgrade to some special pieces there.

I've already decided to limit myself to about 10-12, if I ever get to that number and wanted another, I'd consider replacing one with an upgrade. Like you I don't think I'll be in a position to buy 'high end' so am keeping an eye out for what peeks my interest.

Thankyou for sharing.

 

Posts

1,733

Likes

14,794

tdn-dk

·Dec 7, 2019

Capt Cave Man

Erm... wow, hats off to you for an amazing collection over 20 years!

I don't think I could dream of having a collection like yours Thomas, I'm sure you realise you could easily reduce and upgrade to some special pieces there.

I've already decided to limit myself to about 10-12, if I ever get to that number and wanted another, I'd consider replacing one with an upgrade. Like you I don't think I'll be in a position to buy 'high end' so am keeping an eye out for what peeks my interest.

Thankyou for sharing.

Only 10 years, and yes i have often considered to reduce the collection and go after some grails I cant afford to day. But prices for these grails are so high now and the value of my dress Omega's low at it takes maybe 20 of them to get a grail Omega to day, and then I just keep them 😀

 

Posts

1,155

Likes

591

dx009

·Dec 7, 2019

My reaction to this post:


I like the way you think, Thomas! That's exactly what I would have done if I had the funds. 👍

 

Posts

586

Likes

749

Capt Cave Man

·Dec 7, 2019

tdn-dk

Only 10 years

Doh! Not awake yet 🤦

 

Posts

5,071

Likes

15,650

eugeneandresson

·Dec 7, 2019

A diverse and stunning collection 🥰🥰🥰 Well done.

although you honestly don’t need to break diversity with 3 white dial broad arrow rancheros...I might know someone who could help you...😗

 

Posts

602

Likes

1,562

neilfrancis

·Dec 7, 2019

No Megaquartz.

 

Posts

1,733

Likes

14,794

tdn-dk

·Dec 7, 2019

neilfrancis

No Megaquartz.

You havent been looking good enough 😎

 

Posts

602

Likes

1,562

neilfrancis

·Dec 7, 2019

I sit corrected.

Wonderful collection. Great pictures. Great post.

 

Posts

499

Likes

743

COYI

·Dec 7, 2019

Thank you Thomas for sharing your story and fantastic collection.

Do you have any other makes of watches besides Omega?

 

Posts

3,133

Likes

5,565

Edward53

·Dec 7, 2019

Fantastic collection. Just one question though - SOTC?

 

Posts

1,733

Likes

14,794

tdn-dk

·Dec 7, 2019

Edward53

Fantastic collection. Just one question though - SOTC?

State Of The Collection 😀

 

Posts

3,133

Likes

5,565

Edward53

·Dec 7, 2019

tdn-dk

State Of The Collection 😀

Okey doke.

 

Posts

3,554

Likes

7,591

mac_omega

·Dec 7, 2019

Don´t be so modest Thomas,

this is a terrific collection 👍, its not all about Speedies - there is a lot to collect besides them...

But what is still missing is a 30 T2 chronometer, or did I overlook it among these many photos?

 

Posts

1,759

Likes

5,502

Screwbacks

·Dec 7, 2019

Woow! Now I know why there is a shortage in vintage omegas for sale. Impressive taste and quality of collection. It's pleasing to see a watch museum this varied in one collection. Tfs.

 

Posts

4,043

Likes

13,950

watchknut

·Dec 7, 2019

Killer work sir!

I second the sentiment about consolidating if there are grails you want. Don’t let the high price of a grail set you back.

Once you fund one, trust me, you’ll easily fund another one.

Thanks for sharing your passion.

 

Posts

1,733

Likes

14,794

tdn-dk

·Dec 7, 2019

mac_omega

Don´t be so modest Thomas,

this is a terrific collection 👍, its not all about Speedies - there is a lot to collect besides them...

But what is still missing is a 30 T2 chronometer, or did I overlook it among these many photos?

Thanks, you get a little starstruck looking on all the amazing Omega's in here 😀

30 T2 Chronometer is on the my list 😀 The combination of a decent one for sale and having the funds available haven't lined up 😀