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Anyone here a fan of the 1950s omega Triple Date Moonphase Watches

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This model wasn't on my radar until relatively recently and have been lucky to get a few nice examples but they are all round - have been looking and looking for the coveted gold square model but no luck yet - perhaps some day...
Anyway, is there anyone else here who likes these watches?
 
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The square one is very cool, but the dials are always.... um...... icky.... so I've never been that tempted. If I were to go vintage moonphase it would be a JLC or UG.
 
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Are the JLC and UG watches better preserved? I think the omega TDMPs were not in very waterproof cases and in the majority of examples, water/moisture seeped in but the nicely preserved ones are very pretty and I think add to the challenge (and fun and expense) of finding these nice ones.
 
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A WHOLE bunch of wacthmakers had these, kinda neat. Bit like a Chronograph, lots of stuff going on with the dial, have a Grandfather clock with a moon phase seems appropriate on it. Our Ukrainian friends have some real interesting versions from just about any known makers and several others..
 
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Are the JLC and UG watches better preserved?

I've seen some killer examples, but there is one hiccup for each brand. In the 90's JLC did a reissue of sorts with their version - using leftover original parts including NOS dials. UG's original dies are still owned by one US redialer who did the originals back then so the refinish can be excellent.
 
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