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  1. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Feb 15, 2017

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    Decided to go out hunting today, it has been a while, and managed to bag a couple.

    First up an Omega 2300/3 circa 1944 and running sweetly, case in pretty neat condition etc. etc. Unfortunately as expected case screw missing, looks to be sheared so a little extra work for my watchmaker.

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    Next up a Roamer Calendar in original case, running sweetly with day and date change spot on. Case an original tomato slicer :)

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  2. Jonatan Feb 15, 2017

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  3. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Feb 15, 2017

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    My thanks, most know that i'm downsizing but sometimes that itch just has to be scratched :)
     
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  4. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Feb 15, 2017

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    Nice catch! Congrats!
     
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  5. Dero13 4 watches. All set to the wrong time. Feb 15, 2017

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    Just won this on eBay. Have been hunting a black waffle arrowhead constellation for ages. Seller won't ship to me so has to go to my parents in the US and then forwarded on to me in HK. Wont be seeing it for a long time :(

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  6. duc Feb 15, 2017

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    I know watch-envy is probably a sin, but I have had my eyes on one of these since I started seeing @Garv posting his. Now I have one. :)

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  7. Rman Feb 15, 2017

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    You are braver than I.
    Can't wait to see that cleaned up.
     
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  8. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Feb 15, 2017

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    Great find! May I ask what movement is inside? Perhaps a Tavannes or Lemania...
     
  9. watchthirst Feb 15, 2017

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    Was really excited about this one. Just came in from France yesterday. First day on the wrist today. I absolutely love this 1967 variation. I can't get a single photo to do the watch any justice. It is absolutely awesome in person. :)
     
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  10. ewand Feb 15, 2017

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    Who put the O in the OCD-see-dee... ::bleh::
     
  11. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Feb 15, 2017

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    Case opener. Wow. Must own. Heck I'd buy this even if I did not own a speedy.

    Thanks @Pahawi

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  12. LawBrk Feb 15, 2017

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    7733 inside? The bezel pip vs full lumed triangle vs no lume is puzzling. I've been trying to determine a timeline of tachOmeter vs tachYmeter as well. Love mine, the bezel and matte dial grow on you, and they seem to be getting more expensive by the day. Nice grab!
     
  13. Noles_88 Dog costume designer extraordinaire! Feb 15, 2017

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    Cool watch this one.
     
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  14. Shibata Feb 15, 2017

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    Nice. I have the 42mm. It was the first watch I bought and its my daily wearer.
     
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  15. Pahawi Feb 16, 2017

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    Thank you, Sir.
     
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  16. omg smstr Feb 16, 2017

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    Delivered this morning
    Longines Flagship from around 1966 PHOTO_20170216_103849.jpg
    Reference 3118 Cal 345
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    Nice enamelled medaillon on the caseback

    Some numbers are engraved at the back of upper lugs, I think I read here a discussion in a thread about flagship numbering few year ago but I can't find it anymore (It's very possible that this thread never happened and that I read it while dreaming)
     
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  17. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Feb 16, 2017

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    Thanks! It has an FEF 350
     
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  18. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Feb 16, 2017

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    That's a true beauty, congratulations!

    ... and welcome to Longines Club cal. 345 ! :D A small club around here :)

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    Mine doesn't have the number in the lug. They are supposed to match the number on the inside of the caseback.

    Funny thing though, my Conquests have them, but my two Flagships do not!
     
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  19. Mitka Feb 16, 2017

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    Nice little addition to the collection. Probably replate the case and service the movement when I find the time;)
     
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  20. Rman Feb 16, 2017

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    Wanted: fun blue dial watch in the collection.
    + bakelite
    +funk
    + 37mm
    = Yes please

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