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·Afternoon OF,
Hope you're all well and looking forward to spring. I have finally recieved my 2nd vintage Omega purchase (delays thanks to Brexit). A 1964 167.005 cal. 551 Constellation.
I am new to the world of vintage watch collecting and have enjoyed reading OF members posts which have been so informative and entertaining. I brought the watch via a private seller who's listing on Ebay failed to sell. The gentleman was extremely helpful and would definitely buy from them again. The watch has has two owners, the orginal owner had left their watch in a draw and forgotten about it before he sold it on in his later years.
The seller has informed me that the dail, crown and glass are orginal. The BOR is an original Omega bracelet but the end links taken off from a Seamaster. It was last serviced in 2019.
Here are the photographs I've taken this afternoon:
My wrists are 7.5"/ 190mm and the braclet when closed just about fits on my wrist. I wouldn't be able to wear it as the bracelet pinches my skin. I would like your collective advice on whether I should source a band link to extend the bracelet or am I better off fitting an after market BOR bracelet to the watch?
Your thoughts and comments are welcome.
Hope you're all well and looking forward to spring. I have finally recieved my 2nd vintage Omega purchase (delays thanks to Brexit). A 1964 167.005 cal. 551 Constellation.
I am new to the world of vintage watch collecting and have enjoyed reading OF members posts which have been so informative and entertaining. I brought the watch via a private seller who's listing on Ebay failed to sell. The gentleman was extremely helpful and would definitely buy from them again. The watch has has two owners, the orginal owner had left their watch in a draw and forgotten about it before he sold it on in his later years.
The seller has informed me that the dail, crown and glass are orginal. The BOR is an original Omega bracelet but the end links taken off from a Seamaster. It was last serviced in 2019.
Here are the photographs I've taken this afternoon:
My wrists are 7.5"/ 190mm and the braclet when closed just about fits on my wrist. I wouldn't be able to wear it as the bracelet pinches my skin. I would like your collective advice on whether I should source a band link to extend the bracelet or am I better off fitting an after market BOR bracelet to the watch?
Your thoughts and comments are welcome.