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Igora
·great watch , and nice patina!
enjoy with watch!
enjoy with watch!
By jove, I think he got it!
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arcadelt
·A great find - well done...and nice that you know the previous owner and some of its history.
You know, in threads like these there is always a lot of talk about originality and hope stated that you might be able to find the "correct" parts to make it "right", but there are already plenty of "perfect" examples in museums for the historians to ponder. To me the "incorrect" bits on your watch are part of its story and so correct for its provenance. IMHO, unless you want to be one of the super collectors and spend a few thousand more getting it "right", I'd enjoy it and it's story just as it is. All the best.
You know, in threads like these there is always a lot of talk about originality and hope stated that you might be able to find the "correct" parts to make it "right", but there are already plenty of "perfect" examples in museums for the historians to ponder. To me the "incorrect" bits on your watch are part of its story and so correct for its provenance. IMHO, unless you want to be one of the super collectors and spend a few thousand more getting it "right", I'd enjoy it and it's story just as it is. All the best.
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jimmyd13
·A great find - well done...and nice that you know the previous owner and some of its history.
You know, in threads like these there is always a lot of talk about originality and hope stated that you might be able to find the "correct" parts to make it "right", but there are already plenty of "perfect" examples in museums for the historians to ponder. To me the "incorrect" bits on your watch are part of its story and so correct for its provenance. IMHO, unless you want to be one of the super collectors and spend a few thousand more getting it "right", I'd enjoy it and it's story just as it is. All the best.
Instead, I have a collection that has one 5513 and it's the most original example I ever found. I have one Explorer - and it's right too. One 145.022, that has all original parts, including the dent to the 220 bezel ... and so the list goes on. Every watch I own has all its original parts, while at the same time I have no problem with those parts showing wear. I spent a year tracking down someone who would make me a screw for a Vacheron Constantin. I paid a goldsmith to rebuild a Heuer bracelet four times what I might have paid on eBay for a replacement (except I didn't see one on eBay for years). It's just the way my collection is. It's just the way I am.
So, that means that I do "need" a period correct bezel for this watch. I may yet part with a couple of Rolexes to make buying this Speedmaster a little less painful and put a DON on it. That will sadden me a little but the 2998 will more than make up for it.
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noiseboyuk
·A lovely watch, well done. Much better that it will see the light of day rather than languishing in a safe.
I think that adding a DON bezel will make a substantial difference as it's the most obvious non original part of the watch.
I think that adding a DON bezel will make a substantial difference as it's the most obvious non original part of the watch.
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dbane007
·Congrats. I think it a fine looking watch as it is. I'm sure you acquired it at a reasonable price and can enjoy it in the daily rotation. Wear it in good health mate.
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Overgrower
·Wow wow wow! Congratulations! The crystal cleaned up nicely
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imajedi
·Beauty!!!
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harrymai86
·I think he also had crown changed at service
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stefman
·Congrats! It's a beauty!
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werc2
·congrats! enjoy it.
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jimmyd13
·Bit of an update for those following, my two new favourite phrases are "as new" and "NOS" .
She has an as new strap; a NOS crown is waiting for her; she is pencilled in to spend some time with Simon Freese once I buy an appropriate bezel. Hopefully the little bubbleback will sell this weekend to free up funds for that.
For now, photos of her in the sunlight (don't worry, she's not running. I just slipped her on my wrist to make the photography easier):
She has an as new strap; a NOS crown is waiting for her; she is pencilled in to spend some time with Simon Freese once I buy an appropriate bezel. Hopefully the little bubbleback will sell this weekend to free up funds for that.
For now, photos of her in the sunlight (don't worry, she's not running. I just slipped her on my wrist to make the photography easier):
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ConElPueblo
·Now, to answer the question before - no, there's no Omega logo on the glass, but I don't think they had that back then
Sure about the missing logo? I think I see it in the third picture in your fifth post in this thread. It could well be extremely hard to find, as I have experienced on some models 😀
I believe the logo has been around since mid-fifties or so.
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jimmyd13
·Sure about the missing logo? I think I see it in the third picture in your fifth post in this thread. It could well be extremely hard to find, as I have experienced on some models 😀
I believe the logo has been around since mid-fifties or so.
I just pulled out my x60 loupe and it's there. Incredibly faint and only visible at a very shallow angle with a light behind the glass, but it's definitely there.
Great spot!
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td69
·Congrats Jimmy! Finding a nice 2998 isn't easy these days and you just nailed one good looking example. Enjoy!
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaI love to see the encrudulation on these vintage finds. It's half a sign that the owner never knew what polishing and "restoring" meant.
Lovely watch.
Lovely watch.
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