Comprehensive Omega Admiralty Super-Thread!

Dr.Sascha

Whereas on this one, the anchor is thick and too small.

DIV

I've always been under the impression that the non-anchor models are the later ones, right before they stopped production of these all together. Maybe you and others on here with non-anchor models can confirm by looking at the serial number.

I would say, the the value should be the same, but that the ones WITH anchor logos would be easier to sell as they might be more attractive to collectors, but that's just hearsay....

As far as the comparable prices, keep in mind that you need to be looking at SOLD listings on ebay as those listed prices are on the high side. And that's the same for Chrono24, as a general rule. The Admiralties are not as common (yet?!) and so I think there values aren't stable and regular. Confirmed high priced sales are usually due to impulsive idiots such as myself who are obsessed about a certain dial-movement configuration and not casual collectors. (personally, I'm working on it and hope to get control over my addiction some day soon).

T thewatchlaundry

I recently came across a watch with a similar dial for sale.


Here are the errors in my opinion:

- Anchor error as pointed out.

- All types of "T Swiss" text is supposed to be placed between 27 and 33 minute makers the original. While this redial has it spread wider (between 26 and 34)

- The Omega symbol is also incorrect and accents in the text are different.

- No tritium anywhere on the dial except the 3 window. (Even the argument of old tritium flaking off without leaving any signs is weak)

- Minute track is inconsistent all long specially the think lines corresponding to the hour markers



I am not an Omega Expert but all these errors together are highly unlikely and this is a case of a batch of redial from a particular studio since a reverse image search reveals a few of these for sale in the past.

A few experienced collectors and watchmakers share my opinion while 1-2 are going the 'special unseen dial' route. Interested what the community thinks and if there is any contrary opinion.

M matben6

Hello everyone,
I’ve had the admiralty on my list for quite a while, and as I’m planning a trip to Japan next month, I checked some Tokyo vintage dealers and found this one.


From the little I know about the many variants of the admiralty, this looks like a beautiful example.

But the absence of the Anchor under the Genève mention I didn’t see before on the specific reference : 166.038

What do you think ?

JimInOz

Noice!

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