Just joined this interesting & informative forum. Don't have a "watch collection" (yet?) but I like the less rare 50's/60's Omegas (especially Seamaster 30's with sub-second dial, particularly black faced versions). I already have one of these (given to me) but I'm very suspicious it's a redial/frank after doing as much research as I could (all internet based) before stumbling onto this forum. I've noticed many of the same names/avatars (here) popping up on many of the sites/links I've been perusing/studying.

I see that a significant number of for sale watches (private) here only ship within the CONUS - bummer for me.
Looks like this will be a more reliable place to find a genuine (non redial, non Franken) Seamaster.

Not sure if there are any Oris people here but my avatar is a macro shot of a recently obtained piece from the Oris "Jazz Collection" ie John Coltrane - perfect for a jazz fan who likes 50's style dress watches (of course I'm a big jazz fan).
Cheers
Romualdo (Stephen)

 

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G'day mate! If you PM the seller nicely, they may offer international shipping for an extra cost. Bear in mind that insurance hoops can be a long affair should the watch disappear in transit between countries, which is why some sellers are hesitant to ship overseas.

I did start collecting thinking Oris watches were pretty decent, however seeing so many Mumbai Specials on eBay turned me off them...

 

which watch? my Oris or my "Franken Redial?"
is that "dynamic" emogee spanking with a watch?? - now that would be interesting

 

thanks for that advice
BTW the reason I bought the Oris (was produced in 2014 in a limited edition run of 1000) was primarily the jazz connection & being a massive John Coltrane fan, I couldn't resist plus those classic 50's features were the icing on the cake

 

OMG what a coincidence!!! I'm from Brisbane (Aspley) also

 

was that a poke at me? I must be a 60 year old hipster (have grown my hair long again too) & I lived in West End from 1979 to 1990. I've been heavily into jazz for over 25 years now plus I have a John Coltrane Oris watch.

 

sounds like you are heavily involved in this site/forum - saw someone post about your lack of replying to threads & your response of a backlog. I presume you have a "day" job or is thia a full time endeavour?
BTW are there any local networks (Brisbane or elsewhere interstate/intrastate) buying/selling old omegas OR do they tend to list on this forum?

 

We're very lucky here in Aspley - we were the first suburb in Australia (Wayne Swan's electorate) to get NBN (the full monty) so we have pretty speedy internet here though it has been a bit slow over the past 24hrs, especially last night

 

Thanks for that information - I've known about "Brisbane Vintage Watches" for some years but wasn't aware of "Paul's".
I've got an Omega Seamaster 30 (was given to me as a present) that I'm highly suspicious it's a Redial/Frank (black faced) - I'll post a pic tomorrow when light is better. It's a 268 Caliber (serial movement 186,823,338 -> 1961) but the back screw in cap has 125.007-63 engraved/stamped. Could a 125.007-63 had a 268 caliber - they seem to be out by a couple of years??? - possible mismatch here? I know there can be a 1-2 year variation with the codes/listings.

 

When my parents lived in Geelong we learned how to prenounce Melbourne correctly and I'm an Americain from North of Maine.

 

I have no idea how to pronouce the other cities you mentionned but I will work on it!