I have been searching around just to find a complete Omega database - and perhaps I'm missing something, but it seems like it doesn't exist.
It is a little surprising as it seems like something this forum would assemble.
Thoughts?
I mentioned in another thread that it would be great to have a “library” of sorts here on the forum- an archive for brochures, catalogs, service manuals, parts references- etc. This would fall into that category. It would have to be crowd sourced from users here of course, but it would require someone to curate and verify the information. Not volunteering- I’m just an idea guy.
The main issue lies with managing expectations. Sites such as the Seamaster 300 one has a number of errors, but seems to be pretty confident in acting like the gospel on that particular model and Omegas own database has numerous errors or ommisions and is, because it is Omegas own archive, held in high regard with newcomers who aren't aware of the details.
I don't think a vintage database should be too all-encompassing such as defining which crowns are correct for particular models and such, but generic information such as approximate years of production, movement types, etc should be available. If anyone has models with extracts available, a more in-depth entry with serial numbers (or just partial ones for the neurotic types) and such could be made. No speculation, no 100% adamant statements. Just dull facts and decent photos.
I agree. It would be a repository of published information- not a place for debate. The sub-forum threads are the place for that and if an error is found in debate and discovered to be valid, then the database entry pertaining to that is notated.
...and the member who wrote the erroneous entry flogged with a wet NATO.
