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  1. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Nov 10, 2016

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    I recently acquired another Omega chronometre pocket watch.

    If you disagree with the authenticity of the dial, I would be happy to hear you opinion. But it's hard to feel that way. The dial's finish resembles very closely the finish of a different Omega pictured (missing bow).

    The script is certainly different than the other two dress pocket watch chronometre's I've owned - but I believe it's just a different style, with printed logo. Serial number is very close to the serial number of my gold variant (second to last picture).

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. nickw Nov 10, 2016

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    Stunning!
     
  3. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Nov 10, 2016

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    Sorry for the annoyingly slightly burry photos of the comparisons. I uploaded a crisper photo as my first photo of the post.

    How do you mean - flat?
     
  4. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Nov 10, 2016

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    the "60" isn't centered over the "12".... redial?
     
  5. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Nov 10, 2016

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    This is what I was referring to but I have deleted my post as I realize that I am out of my depth.
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  6. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Nov 10, 2016

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    Here is a closer shot.
     
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  7. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Nov 10, 2016

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    I've now taken some more crisp shots of both pocket watches, with regard to their signatures and uploaded them to the original post.

    I don't think the "G" is a problem because it doesn't match the other chronometre. As I said, I think they are different styles, just as the "A" and "M" are different and the proportions are different. But I am up for a more knowledgable opinion.
     
  8. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Nov 10, 2016

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    Here is a better comparison between the dial and another, with the exact same brushed finish and subdial.
     
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  9. dhagema Nov 10, 2016

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    Those are gorgeous.
     
  10. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Nov 10, 2016

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    Very nice additions! I should have kept mine. ::shy::
     
  11. Tom Dick and Harry Nov 11, 2016

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    Lovely watch, id say the dial was original. Let's not forget that this was a time of austerity and dials were not consistent. Pic up a copy of JTT and look at just the 30mm section and you will realise the variation of print types, font and style

    IMHO the dial is original and it's a stunning watch. I'd seen this one myself and glad it's gone to a good home
     
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  12. mac_omega Nov 11, 2016

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    Totally correct original dial - and a nice one to say the least...
     
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  13. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 11, 2016

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    Love these pocket watch threads. Question... in this business casual world, how does one wear a pocket watch? Of course I've seen that suits and pocket watches may become a thing again.
     
  14. Giff2577 Quick with the tools! Nov 11, 2016

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    I have found "Gap khakis" pants with a small pocket on the belt line that I wear smaller watches in. image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
    Please excuse the nonpressed pants. I raided the hamper for the photos. I have them in navy, khaki, and slate grey and yes I Double Dog with a wrist watch.
     
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  15. Ypsilon Nov 11, 2016

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    That ZENITH is cute
     
  16. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Nov 11, 2016

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    Certain pants have pockets for them. And you can always put them in a regular pocket, if you're not worried about it being scuffed up. Walking around makes your clothing rub on the casing, so the farther up it is on your waist, the better (less clothing movement up there).

    I don't wear my pocket watches, however, so I can't comment more than that.
     
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  17. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Nov 11, 2016

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    Very nice Zenith! Lovely thing.
     
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  18. Canuck Nov 11, 2016

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    Whenever to subject of Omega pocket watches surfaces, I find myself compelled to show off the most photogenic of my two Louis Brandt & freres (Omega) grade CCR, 19-jewel pocket watches, made specifically for railroad use.

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  19. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 12, 2016

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  20. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Nov 12, 2016

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    I did see that. Made an offer, but was not willing to spend that kind of money. Still, it went for less than the first time in went for auction.