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Patiently awaiting delivery so I've used the sellers photo.
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Patiently awaiting delivery so I've used the sellers photo.
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Alpha
路路Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega CollectorProbably a catch and release, time will tell.
Excuse the pics, little natural light today 馃檨
A nice size at 32mm exc. crown. Clean looking 15 jewelled movement, wonder what it is ? a job for tomorrow unless anyone can hazard a guess, no sign of any reference under the balance that I can see in this light.
Running well but no sign of any service marks and the position of that regulator spells out service time.
I did warn the pics. are poor !!!
Edit - don't recall ever coming across arrows at twelve & six ?
Excuse the pics, little natural light today 馃檨
A nice size at 32mm exc. crown. Clean looking 15 jewelled movement, wonder what it is ? a job for tomorrow unless anyone can hazard a guess, no sign of any reference under the balance that I can see in this light.
Running well but no sign of any service marks and the position of that regulator spells out service time.
I did warn the pics. are poor !!!
Edit - don't recall ever coming across arrows at twelve & six ?
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Alpha
路路Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega CollectorSorry!! just realised after my visit to Glasgow yesterday that some may have had greater expectations for my post 馃檨
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dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!Just got this today, thanks to John, then at the same time as the postman arrives, Darren messages me that my wait for the signed copy is over!
Needless to say, I don't need two of these, so this one will be going on the sales forms in early January when the signed copy arrives[emoji2]
Needless to say, I don't need two of these, so this one will be going on the sales forms in early January when the signed copy arrives[emoji2]
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repoman
路A problem of excess Doug, a good problem to have 馃榿
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dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!A problem of excess Doug, a good problem to have 馃榿
It means this book will get to make at least one more person happy...馃榿
And OMG, after brousing through this amazing book, I don't see how you can be without one until January! You must be a rare bird, and have another life outside of this Forum...
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ulackfocus
路That's a C-Case I've not seen before, had no idea GP used them
Sure, most every maker used that design while it was hot in the 60's and 70's.
Watches have been quiet lately for me - either parts / project watches acquired that aren't really worth shouting about, or totally dead as in none that tickle my fancy enough to divert money from the other projects.
Wine, however....... well...... let's just say there's been an odd bottle or three added to the rack.
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ConElPueblo
路Not really a watch...
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Looking forward to this arriving!
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Looking forward to this arriving!
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NT931
路I bought one of those clip-on macro lenses for the iphone just for fun. Of course the photos can't match those taken with a proper macro lens, but as it is, the lens reveals quite a fair bit of detail that I found fascinating.
I never noticed it before but the 'wavy ridges' on the Great White's dial have, over time, developed a slightly yellowish patina. Also, how precisely inked the words are!
The close-up of my RDM made me love it more!
And finally it was instructive (and humbling) to see how the "petit tapisserie" guilloche of the Royal Oak looks- the craftsmanship is just astounding. And if anyone want to see much better macro shots of the RO dial (vs my semi-crappy shots), look here.
Overall, quite a lot of fun from a $12 lens!
I never noticed it before but the 'wavy ridges' on the Great White's dial have, over time, developed a slightly yellowish patina. Also, how precisely inked the words are!
The close-up of my RDM made me love it more!
And finally it was instructive (and humbling) to see how the "petit tapisserie" guilloche of the Royal Oak looks- the craftsmanship is just astounding. And if anyone want to see much better macro shots of the RO dial (vs my semi-crappy shots), look here.
Overall, quite a lot of fun from a $12 lens!
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Darlinboy
路路Pratts! Will I B******S!!!Another extract arrived today. I always enjoy getting these, as for me it adds another layer of history unique to each watch. This particular example, originally delivered to the UK in 1944, ended up not being immediately issued, and then was stored for years by the MOD. The military designation for this reference was 6B/159. In 1956, the MOD pulled a number of these movements off the shelf, and recased them (Dennison manufactured the new cases). On some, the dials were refinished and the hands coated with luminous material by the MOD watchmakers. As the extract notes, this one originally had a white dial (and probably blued steel hands), but the current dial is "correct" in the context of these facts. The modified watches were then issued for use in service with the Air Ministry and years later decommissioned and sold as surplus. Some Longines and Jaeger LeCoultre 6B/159s received similar treatment.
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CdnWatchDoc
路I hope this comes in the mail soon; bought it after a recommendation on Hodinkee-have been looking for an A-11 for a while now...
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Alpha
路路Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega CollectorI hope this comes in the mail soon; bought it after a recommendation on Hodinkee-have been looking for an A-11 for a while now...
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Privateday7
路Not really valuable but uncommon. Green dial 70s Omega Geneve. Funky thick square case is not for everyone taste but I found it irresistible. The gold top case is still unpolished and maintain its sunburst pattern.
What seal the deal is the dial. It is still pristine and the british green color is amazing. Ok I am sucker for blue dial but when last time you saw green dial in Omega? (Not from bombay 馃槣)
Plus it still use its original hesalite crystal with tiny omega logo.
What seal the deal is the dial. It is still pristine and the british green color is amazing. Ok I am sucker for blue dial but when last time you saw green dial in Omega? (Not from bombay 馃槣)
Plus it still use its original hesalite crystal with tiny omega logo.
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cristos71
路I do like collecting old Omega knick-knacks when the opportunity arises, just a nice way to fill out a collection. So I couldn麓t resist these when I saw them! A selection of 50麓s display items.
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路I do like collecting old Omega knick-knacks when the opportunity arises, just a nice way to fill out a collection. So I couldn麓t resist these when I saw them! A selection of 50麓s display items.
Tres collector cool!
Will make for some fun photography...
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Just need to find that Ranchero now......馃槈
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