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gmmy775
·I have been busy with a couple of old friends putting together a new business venture. So even though I have jumped on here a couple of times to catch up on OF [not Only Fans] news, and see what's for sale, I haven't been chronicling my Omega journey as I used to. I plan to catch up in the next couple of months, with full write-ups and data. In the mean time I will post some dial shots of a few of the more interesting acquisitions. Of course I am hopeful that the ever eagle-eyed members catch anything I missed, as I am always striving for the best I can in authenticity. With the exception of bracelets, I have not yet got to the point that I can justify paying more for a bracelet than I did for the watch...but there is always hope for me.
The first is a ref. 3572.50 Speedy with a sapphire back and a cal. 1863. A friend wanted my '57 Replica, and he doesn't like bracelets, so since they both use the same bracelet it worked out very nice. I have it in the shop now for service.
The next is a ref. CK2907.1 Seamaster chrono with a cal. 321. A jeweler friend of mine had picked it up from someone who came into his shop, and I convinced him that a dogleg Connie; a gold-clad C-line Seamaster [like new]; and a 1951 Rolex Oyster Precision w/bracelet [all serviced] was a fair trade. I think it was, especially because Rolex means more to him than Omega.
And I finally got my Genta C-line Constellation, ref. 168.029 with a cal. 751. It was running poorly, but my watchmaker corrected all the stuff the "wannabe watchmaker" that I got it from had done wrong. I wasn't looking for gold clad, but the gold bezel and linen dial sealed the deal for me. This is one that I would like to have the correct bracelet. Strap will have to do until that happens.
Then I got my second pie-pan, a ref. 167.005 dogleg with my favorite caliber a 551. This is also clad, and the case was a little soft, but the dial was so crisp that I could not resist. It became part of a trade for a Breitling Superocean that I had never fully connected with. I will still look for a similar all-steel one, but with the price of pie-pan Connies getting silly now, I may have to be content with this one for awhile.
This next acquisition is something that I have wanted since I read Ash's article on the original "Hour Vision". I actually got a similar one first, with a bracelet, but the crystal had been nibbled around the edges and I sent it back to Japan. It was the black-blue sector dial with red accents, sort of limited production I think. In hindsight, I should have just got the crystal replaced. But I didn't and I spent the refund on this, which I believe is the first Omega that the 8500 came in. I did price the factory bracelet, and it was over a grand. I got this replica for just under 300. It works for me, as I am not a strap guy. If an authentic bracelet comes along for a more reasonable price I will snag it. I have to be honest, I love the watch, but don't wear it that much...it depends on how close it is to the current date, as the cal. 8500 has the strangest way to advance the date that I have come across. It is perfect when I am feeling more dress....and the date lines up.
I have picked up a few more Omegas, but the one I really like is my "birth year bumper". I actually wear this one frequently, just has a great vibe to it. It is a ref. 2577.10 with a cal.351. I just got it serviced, as the sweep hand was "jumping" about every 6 seconds. My watchmaker tore it down and could not determine what was causing it. He said he could tear it down again, but by the time he might solve the mystery the service might cost me more than the watch is worth. I asked if it cause any additional damage to the watch, and he thought that probably not. Blessing in disguise I think, as I really would never need to sell or trade it, and I kinda like this idiosyncrsy. It took me awhile to find another example of this reference with the gold bezel. In the last year I have found two, both sold in Europe over the last few years. Humorously, the bracelet is authentic, only from a late 90's Seamaster 120.
I will take some time and provide some feedback and data about each of these over the next few months. As for now, I think I will see what the membership has for sale!
The first is a ref. 3572.50 Speedy with a sapphire back and a cal. 1863. A friend wanted my '57 Replica, and he doesn't like bracelets, so since they both use the same bracelet it worked out very nice. I have it in the shop now for service.
The next is a ref. CK2907.1 Seamaster chrono with a cal. 321. A jeweler friend of mine had picked it up from someone who came into his shop, and I convinced him that a dogleg Connie; a gold-clad C-line Seamaster [like new]; and a 1951 Rolex Oyster Precision w/bracelet [all serviced] was a fair trade. I think it was, especially because Rolex means more to him than Omega.
This next acquisition is something that I have wanted since I read Ash's article on the original "Hour Vision". I actually got a similar one first, with a bracelet, but the crystal had been nibbled around the edges and I sent it back to Japan. It was the black-blue sector dial with red accents, sort of limited production I think. In hindsight, I should have just got the crystal replaced. But I didn't and I spent the refund on this, which I believe is the first Omega that the 8500 came in. I did price the factory bracelet, and it was over a grand. I got this replica for just under 300. It works for me, as I am not a strap guy. If an authentic bracelet comes along for a more reasonable price I will snag it. I have to be honest, I love the watch, but don't wear it that much...it depends on how close it is to the current date, as the cal. 8500 has the strangest way to advance the date that I have come across. It is perfect when I am feeling more dress....and the date lines up.
I have picked up a few more Omegas, but the one I really like is my "birth year bumper". I actually wear this one frequently, just has a great vibe to it. It is a ref. 2577.10 with a cal.351. I just got it serviced, as the sweep hand was "jumping" about every 6 seconds. My watchmaker tore it down and could not determine what was causing it. He said he could tear it down again, but by the time he might solve the mystery the service might cost me more than the watch is worth. I asked if it cause any additional damage to the watch, and he thought that probably not. Blessing in disguise I think, as I really would never need to sell or trade it, and I kinda like this idiosyncrsy. It took me awhile to find another example of this reference with the gold bezel. In the last year I have found two, both sold in Europe over the last few years. Humorously, the bracelet is authentic, only from a late 90's Seamaster 120.
I will take some time and provide some feedback and data about each of these over the next few months. As for now, I think I will see what the membership has for sale!
