Respectable Members

Since it will take some while before I am able to find a factory-original 300m 166.024 or 120m 166.073, I intend to buy for my 'boss' a ladies vintage-watch, meanwhile. It will be her first and hopefully, it will stop at that - again hopefully, she will not contract our contagious disease.

It so happens, one of friends' husband is a vintage-watch lover / casual-dealer. He has given to her the pictures of two watches. Of course, I can only buy my better-half, one of them.

Kindly look at the pictures, one an Omega in 18k solid white gold and another a Lady-Datejust in 18k solid yellow gold. Between the two, which do you think she will choose (maybe, the lady enthusiasts may give their view/s). Also, please advise, whether the dial of both the watches are factory-original and had not been tampered with.

Thank-you.

 

The Omega is probably a redial. Did they have SWISS MADE on the dials back then? Regardless, she won't be concerned with original or refinished dials and it's the prettier watch. Chicks do know the power of a name brand and Rolex has it over Omega - and all others too.

 

Respectable Member dsio

As for the Omega, yes it looks like a Hamilton. Of course, we will have to inspect its movement, if my better-half wants it. As for the Rolex its dial is a little 'bubbling', I reckon.

Anyway, it is the 'boss' who is going to choose.

Thank-you.

 

Respctable Member ulackfocus

Well, she has to choose between the two great names, Omega and Rolex. At the end of the day, she will consult her friends, to find out what they have, I think.

I have looked closely at the subsidiary dial of the Omega from the picture given, yes it is definitely a refinished job.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member adam78

It is a beautiful watch and definitely you will be proud to put it on your wrist. The 'SWISS MADE' is not centered or is it my eyes, playing up?

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member kyle L

All the comments in this forum, I shall not relay to her because she will only listen to what her friends say. I prefer to buy her a vintage-watch, not necessarily any of those two which her friend's husband has to offer.

We can at least easily predict what the auction results will be in our forthcoming federal elections in Australia. However, to read the mind of the 'boss' is not that easy, I reckon.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member adam78

You may be right.

My eyes have been over-used and long overdue for an major over-haul. However spare parts are pretty expensive and I would rather get a vintage-watch, than spend the money to repair my eyes - that is if I had the $$!

Thank-you.

 

Respectable member (and all around good dude) Seamonster,

Have you considered doing the same that I did for my better half?

http://omegaforums.net/threads/bride-of-frankenstein.1240/#post-12954

 

Respectable Member ulackfocus

I am just excitedly waiting for the decision she is going to make. Of course, if I need the alternative, I shall apply yours. Good idea.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member kyle L

True to what you said, my better-half does not want any of them.

Her 'consultants' have advised her, 'get a new watch'. I hope, she will not choose anything that is too expensive.

I think, it is an uphill battle to get most of the ladies to fall in love with vintage-watches. We have a small number here in our forum and I think, this is great.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Seamonster,

I believe women just love new things. The only old thing they will stick to are probably their husbands.

 

Respectable Member cicindela

Yes, I shall guide her and give her the money. She can either go alone or with her sister, since I cannot imagine taking a new watch home, especially a Tag-Heur since I have seen this brand-name on some of her close friends' wrist. Though Tag-Heur is popular, I do not know where lies its beauty.

Thank-you.