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Maskelyne
路And the lume replaced with correctly applied aged lume?
I don't see any signs of cleaning myself, sorry.
1956 Omega Seamaster - Owned by a Submarine Commander
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Cuttysark
路Great story! And cool watch 馃榾
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TraderSantiago
路That's an incredible piece of history! Enjoy!
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VetPsychWars
路If the lacquer on the dial was getting yellow with age, you wouldn't necessarily notice on a black dial with gold printing?
Tom
Tom
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RSStokes
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Thank you for attaching a photo of your beautiful Omega Seamaster. Although my collection includes includes about 40 vintage "personalized" watches, this is my first Omega. In my research, it is interesting to note that the "Seamaster" script on the dial changes from model to model; the letter "S" script on our watches appears to be identical; it is much more angular on other models. Also, the crown on my Omega has a "coin edge", and has the Omega symbol on the end -- your crown is different. I don't know if the dial has been refinished; obviously, Captain McKenzie really treasured his Omega & he may have -- but if so, it was done professionally.
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RSStokes
路Wow. That's extremely generous of you. What a tale. You're like a vintage watch Detective.
I always think about the history attached to my pieces and I feel that's why I have an interest in military pieces. I have a few from WW2. The provenance is something you can't buy from your AD 馃槈
Good morning! Thank you for your kind comment -- being a "watch detective" is most interesting! If any of your WW2 watches have an inscription, please attach their photos & I'll do some research for you.
Bob
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RSStokes
路Thanks for this post and all the information - I also enjoyed reading some of the other stories on your website - especially Edith Lackner / Weems bezel. www.TimeCapsule-watch.com.
Thank you for looking at my TimeCapsule website! It takes me about 20 hours to take all my raw research information for a watch & then build a story around it. The "Edith Lackner" story is fascinating -- it is very hard to find a women's watch that can be researched (most just have the 1st name or the initials engraved.) Of my 40 watches, only 4 belong to women. Edith was a very courageous person at the dawn of commercial aviation -- she was a friend & associate of Amelia Earhart & a number of other pioneers.... You might also enjoy the tragic story of Lt. George Hatch, the WW1 British pilot that was shot down on Good Friday (April 6) 1917 -- just look under the <WW1> menu. I not only acquired his watch, but the original handwritten note that he was Killed In Action.... Bob
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Widows Son
路What a nice gesture to offer to return the watch to a family member if requested. I always find it sad to think there isn't anyone in the family who wanted the watch. Grandsons, cousins, great grandchildren??? Nobody???? I've had similar experiences with Masonic rings and watches. I've received Masonic rings and watches from friends at Church that belonged to family members. I was told that no relatives were Masons thus nobody wanted the items. This is a little different from your watches. Nobody should wear a Masonic ring or watch if not a Mason. Sorta like wearing someones military medals, if not earned, shouldn't be worn.
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speedbird11
路Great watch and story to go with it!
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Damo
路Wow, you dont hear of the story behind a watch like this every day. Thanks for sharing and I'll be sure to check out your website 馃榾
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jburson250
路I recently purchased a 1956 Omega Seamaster owned & inscribed by Lt. Commander Bill McKenzie, who was the Executive Officer aboard the submarine USS Greenfish (1956-1958). His complete biography is on my website, www.TimeCapsule-watch.com. (Click <Presentation / Personal> on the top menu.....)
As a watch designed for sailors, this Seamaster has the ultimate provenance -- it was actually used by a US Navy submarine commander. As you will note in the attached photos, the dial & bezel are in perfect condition; the inscribed stainless steel case back is worn & pitted (as befits a watch exposed to the Pacific Ocean for many years!). The inscription reads, "LCDR Bill McKenzie ~ USS Greenfish SS351"
Captain McKenzie died in 2018; I purchased his Omega from eBay. I have not opened up the case, so I don't know the movement type.
Please let me know what you think!
I noticed Capt. McKenzie was commanding officer (CO) of USS Platte AO-24 in '68 and '69.
At the time, I was a sailor in USS Enterprise CVAN-65. I had a Nikon camera. I loved to take the photographs. (Sorry, Paul Simon!)
The Platte was an "oiler" originally commissioned in 1939. She served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
I shot this photo on Kodachrome during an underway replenishment with the Platte, off North Vietnam, in 1968.
Each ship's CO was required to be on the bridge during these delicate evolutions, so Capt. McKenzie and his Seamaster, though not visible, are in this photo.
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RSStokes
路Thank you so much for information about your rendezvous with the Platte! I have been wearing Capt. McKenzie's watch for the last several weeks -- and it is really that his "past" becomes part of your "present" -- as I walk around, I continually find myself thinking "Mac" and his service to our country.....Mac McKenzie truly is on "eternal patrol".....