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Dad's old Omega watch......Speedmaster Companion???

  1. Mac5 Dec 6, 2016

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    Hi All,

    I am new to the forums and the Omega watch world. It all started when I started searching the web for a vintage Omega watch. After scouring the web and auction site for several weeks, I took a chance to see if my Dad still had his Omega watch, and would part with it! He hadn't worn it for a number of years, at least 15, if not 20. Luckily, he had it in his dresser drawer and said I could have it but he knew it wasn't running and would need servicing (he now wears a Timex). He couldn't remember the year he got the watch but knew it was early/mid sixties. The serial number dates it to 1966 which seams about right.
    Search over..... well maybe. After extensively searching the web I couldn't find anything like it. At first, I thought it was some sort of Seamaster. But, I know that all Seamasters are marked on the dial and on the back. At least one place. His watch didn't have a Seamaster logo anywhere. Until I stumbled upon this site. I am glad that I did. After reading, the threads, it doesn't sound like these particular dials are too common, so I thought I would share for those interested. I have included before and after service photos. I am so glad that I had it serviced. It looks great. I had the horologist replace the crown with an Omega crown, not knowing if the the one on it was original. I did keep the crown that was on it just in case it original.

    Thanks for reading,

    Mac5
     
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  2. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Dec 6, 2016

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    Edited Dec 6, 2016
  3. Mac5 Dec 6, 2016

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    Thanks kingsrider! Yes, it is the 135.011 calibre 601. I am excited to find others like it. I am also very pleased with the work the horologist did on the watch. He was very affordable too. Dad is happy!

    Best regards,
    Mac5
     
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  4. ulackfocus Dec 6, 2016

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    With no chronograph nor series markings, maybe that watch needs a nickname like "SlowMeister" or something.
     
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  5. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Dec 6, 2016

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    I shouldn't show you this because I don't need another collector scouring for these, but this ref# 166.002 just came to me yesterday.
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  6. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Dec 6, 2016

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  7. Mac5 Dec 6, 2016

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    I'm amazed at how many incarnations there are for this dial. You just don't see them that often. Very nice find!
     
  8. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 6, 2016

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    At least the competition in the pursuit of SCs might serve to divert you from other models.

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  9. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Dec 6, 2016

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    It has already happened. I am starting to cull the heard. Building a war chest.

    Who is that fine fellow and what happened to his arm?
     
  10. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 6, 2016

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    He's an Admiral.

    Name of Nelson. But that's not important. When are you reducing the size of your navy?
     
  11. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Dec 6, 2016

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    Speaking of Admirals, I have one on Ebay right now.
     
  12. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 6, 2016

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    It's a 166.038 :(.

    I don't like dates.
     
  13. DON Dec 6, 2016

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    While there are a number of similar designs. Only this model is consider "The" Companion model as it's the closest to the actual Speedmaster design

    DON
     
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  14. Mac5 Dec 7, 2016

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    DON,

    I was under the same impression. Thanks for posting.

    Mac5