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Barn find - or how I like to buy watches...

  1. mac_omega Ω 1

    mac_omega Oct 30, 2015

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    Hi team,

    Was lucky to snag a "barn find"... a watch with so much old grime and human detritus I have never bought before.
    The dirt around the crystal was so hard that I could not remove it with a tooth pick - it broke off...

    Do you want to get a glimpse?

    crystal_rim.jpg

    nice lugs, eh?

    And here the grime between the lugs...

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    But inside a clean movement that still ticks happily without any service... yes, I know.... :D
    I will not wear it - it is just a test

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    And now the best of all - it is a rose gold monster of 39 mm diameter, never seen this model before...

    Here a comparison with an Ed White and a Railmaster (disregard the missing chrono hand - ready for being installed)

    comparison.jpg

    Will get a good service and some gentle detailing to the case... thread will be updated when done ;)

    Hope you love it as much as I do (although it is no Speedy)

    enjoy!

    Erich
     
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  2. michael e

    michael e Still learning. Oct 30, 2015

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    Love that!
    I have not seen one before either.
    Well done.
     
  3. alam Ω 1

    alam Oct 30, 2015

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    Very, very nice! :thumbsup: I need to sign up for some barn tours...
     
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  4. tpatta Ω 2

    tpatta Happily spending my daughter’s inheritance Oct 30, 2015

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    Sweet find. Can't wait to see how it cleans up.
     
  5. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Oct 30, 2015

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    Love it! Some of my best finds have been in similar condition as well, I wish I had some before and afters of them.
     
  6. cristos71 Ω 2

    cristos71 Oct 30, 2015

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    Beautiful watch and I just love to find them in that kind of condition......I get something of the Howard Carter feeling just after the first clean and just before the popping open of the case for the first time in decennia :)
     
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  7. Concorde

    Concorde Oct 30, 2015

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    Big watch in all sense.
     
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  8. BartH

    BartH Follows a pattern of overpaying Oct 30, 2015

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    Pretty thing.
     
  9. Tire-comedon

    Tire-comedon First Globemaster Oct 30, 2015

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    Hi,

    Very nice find! Is the case signed Omega?

    take care,
     
  10. bristnj

    bristnj Oct 30, 2015

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    There is a place in Canada that specializes in re-plating watch cases. I've not used them but hear they are quite good. Just a tip, if that is an avenue you're thinking of going down. www.Replateit.com

    Beautiful piece and congrats.
     
  11. Andy K

    Andy K Dreaming about winning an OFfie one day. Oct 30, 2015

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    Beautiful dial on that. Nice find. :thumbsup:
     
  12. Rman Ω 1

    Rman Oct 30, 2015

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    Very nice,
    And you didn't even need to prepare the dial with the twist of lemon?
    It is all the rage:D
     
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  13. Darlinboy Ω 2

    Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Oct 30, 2015

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    Erich, that's a great barn find!!::love::

    Always a thrill to catch one like that. :thumbsup:
     
  14. Time Exposure

    Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Oct 31, 2015

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    Mmmm...human detritus...
    Looks like a South American Especiale. Very nice!
     
  15. watchyouwant

    watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant Oct 31, 2015

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    erich, is that case signed omega inside? never seen that style. very,very nice style and excellent size ! kind regards. achim
     
  16. mac_omega Ω 1

    mac_omega Oct 31, 2015

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    It is 18K solid gold, not plated. No need to repair...
     
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  17. mac_omega Ω 1

    mac_omega Oct 31, 2015

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    No, it has an all original swiss made case
     
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  18. mac_omega Ω 1

    mac_omega Oct 31, 2015

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    Hi Achim,

    thank you for your kind comment.

    It is a fully hallmarked 18K swiss case (rose gold)

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    take care
     
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  19. JimInOz Ω 2

    JimInOz Melbourne Australia Oct 31, 2015

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    ::love::

    Very nice barn find Erich, can I come on your next discovery tour?

    I'll even pitch the straw out of the way for you :D

    Cheers

    Jim
     
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  20. Wongo

    Wongo Oct 31, 2015

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    Barn find, can't see animal hair anywhere.