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redpcar
·Show a pic of the inside of the case back, please.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaMovement is a nice looking 30 SC T2 from about 1944.
Be interested to see the case reference.
Be interested to see the case reference.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaOmega is a renowned Swiss watchmaker known for its high-quality timepieces. To learn more about the specific model, age, and value of the watch, I recommend consulting an expert or taking it to an Omega boutique or authorized dealer for authentication and further information. They can provide insights based on the watch's serial number and any other distinguishing features. Vintage Omega watches hold significant value to collectors and enthusiasts.
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Davidt
·Omega is a renowned Swiss watchmaker known for its high-quality timepieces. To learn more about the specific model, age, and value of the watch, I recommend consulting an expert or taking it to an Omega boutique or authorized dealer for authentication and further information. They can provide insights based on the watch's serial number and any other distinguishing features. Vintage Omega watches hold significant value to collectors and enthusiasts.
What a strange first post.
To be clear, most experienced collectors would not advocate taking a vintage watch to an AD or boutique for further information as staff there are almost exclusively familiar with modern pieces and generally are or little help with vintage.
The best place to learn more about a vintage Omega is right here.
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JimJupiter
·What a strange first post.
To be clear, most experienced collectors would not advocate taking a vintage watch to an AD or boutique for further information as staff there are almost exclusively familiar with modern pieces and generally are or little help with vintage.
The best place to learn more about a vintage Omega is right here.
this! 👍 there is no better place to ask. I am 100% sure, an Omega Boutique would know nothing about the old watches (except maybe Speedmasters). Their job is to sell new ones.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaYep. I'm a suspicious old fart when I read comments like this.
But then I think, did a human actually write it, or is this well structured but factually incorrect bit of AI input.
But then I think, did a human actually write it, or is this well structured but factually incorrect bit of AI input.
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·Yep. I'm a suspicious old fart when I read comments like this.
But then I think, did a human actually write it, or is this well structured but factually incorrect bit of AI input.
I don't doubt the post was written by a bot (or whatever they're called now) - the issue more on my mind is the mechanism by which it gets itself posted, and why. Wonder if @dsio is starting to see many odd things like this starting to happen from his vantage point at mission control...
Btw can't help pondering the significance of the OP's username - but perhaps that way lies madness, and better not to over-think it!
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··Ash @ ΩFExactly - so glad you thought so too. Mrs O'D is currently wrestling with a large number of Masters theses, which is never a great time in our year, but a number of them read distressingly like the post from Grace B: impeccable English, stylistically soulless, often factually precise - except when catastrophically wrong (to use a term frequently avoided in the wacky world of education). The fact that some of this subset come from high-paying overseas students whose first language is not English is a further complication.
I don't doubt the post was written by a bot (or whatever they're called now) - the issue more on my mind is the mechanism by which it gets itself posted, and why. Wonder if @dsio is starting to see many odd things like this starting to happen from his vantage point at mission control...
Btw can't help pondering the significance of the OP's username - but perhaps that way lies madness, and better not to over-think it!
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··Melbourne Australia😁
Oh, except for technical pieces, then I try to be a bit more factual.
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TimeODanaos
·Yep it’s an AI bot, try to report whenever you see something like that, it’s gone now
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·Sorry to bump this, and thanks for disposing of it. But, what's still weirding me out is what reason anyone (if there is any human agency there at all) would want to do this. The little critter signed itself up, found a topic of interest, looked up its little database, and composed a post in its very best English. But why - what's going on? Or am I very naive and off the pace here, stuck in the old ways, etc? Is there some sort of scam going on? Or is the Terminator just scouting us out for a while, through the medium of, er, vintage watches?
As to why someone would do this I have no idea, but just to show how little effort is needed I copied the OPs question and image and pasted it into an AI bot (ChatGPT) and this was the result - in less than a second...so there's not a lot of planning and effort involved:
ChatGPT said:The watch in the photo is a vintage Omega with a classic design. To identify the exact model and year of production, you may want to consult with an Omega watch specialist or visit an Omega boutique or authorized dealer. They can provide more specific information about the watch and its history.
Regarding the watch band, the choice of band depends on personal style and the watch's lug width (the distance between the two points where the band attaches to the watch). Common watch band materials include leather, stainless steel, and various types of straps (e.g., NATO, rubber, or mesh). You can consider a leather strap for a classic and elegant look, or a stainless steel bracelet for a more sporty appearance. The choice of band material and style can greatly affect the overall aesthetics of the watch.
If you can measure the lug width or consult an expert, you can find a suitable replacement band that complements the watch. Many online retailers and watch shops offer a wide range of watch bands that can be customized to fit your watch.
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorHad a few posts come out of members bots over the years 😗
Few jobs offered at work and the AI used for the selection criteria answers in applications all seem like they used the same AI website 🤦🤦
Exactly - so glad you thought so too. Mrs O'D is currently wrestling with a large number of Masters theses, which is never a great time in our year, but a number of them read distressingly like the post from Grace B: impeccable English, stylistically soulless, often factually precise - except when catastrophically wrong (to use a term frequently avoided in the wacky world of education). The fact that some of this subset come from high-paying overseas students whose first language is not English is a further complication.
I don't doubt the post was written by a bot (or whatever they're called now) - the issue more on my mind is the mechanism by which it gets itself posted, and why. Wonder if @dsio is starting to see many odd things like this starting to happen from his vantage point at mission control...
Btw can't help pondering the significance of the OP's username - but perhaps that way lies madness, and better not to over-think it!
Few jobs offered at work and the AI used for the selection criteria answers in applications all seem like they used the same AI website 🤦🤦
