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Lets make the ultimate Omega box thread !
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Mad Dog
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My Omega Speedy Gonzales Presentation Box (the outer box) measures 34.25 x 29 x 14 cm = 13,905.5 cubic cm. Your Omega box measures 40 x 30 x 8 cm = 9,600 cubic cm...therefore, I beat you by 4,305.5 cubic cm.
I say again...mine is bigger. 😁
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Mad Dog
·...but wait...
The wife unit has labeled me "Captain Craptastic" regarding box size...she states that the Omega (outer) Presentation Box "doesn't count" and the "true box" is the Omega (inner) Presentation Box...which measures 31.75 x 22.25 x 11 cm = 7,770.8125 cubic cm...therefore, 1,829.1875 cubic cm SMALLER than @mac_omega's Omega box.
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The wife unit has labeled me "Captain Craptastic" regarding box size...she states that the Omega (outer) Presentation Box "doesn't count" and the "true box" is the Omega (inner) Presentation Box...which measures 31.75 x 22.25 x 11 cm = 7,770.8125 cubic cm...therefore, 1,829.1875 cubic cm SMALLER than @mac_omega's Omega box.
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyLook what I just found
Arrived today from Bulgaria, seller ended up being an excellent person to deal with, just struggles with English.
When an experienced mentor such as Evan, Yann or Erich speak, I listen!
What a great asset their knowledge and friendliness is to this forum.
Anyway, a few shots
Thanks again, Ed and Evan!
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stef2010
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OMTOM
·A bit earlier than most on this thread so far…
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WatchVaultNYC
·Sorry, no box solo pix. But I've had some interesting boxes:
Here's a variant of the Speedmaster "black box", but with "first watch worn on the moon" embossed
Here's a carbon-fiber-look box for a Speedmaster Schumacher 2001 - even the card sleeve has the look!
Here's a variant of the Speedmaster "black box", but with "first watch worn on the moon" embossed
Here's a carbon-fiber-look box for a Speedmaster Schumacher 2001 - even the card sleeve has the look!
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OMTOM
·Curious as to the purpose of the front screws, may we see the inside, please?
The watch is mounted on gimbals. There is a hefty weight at the base (illustrated) so there’s quite a lot to support – that is done by two brass plates front & rear (so two more screws at the rear).
I don’t think this one was ever used for checking longitude! I gather they were often presentations to naval officers on graduation or some special event (as an alternative to a ‘presentation’ sextant).
I believe this is a traditional style, used by many manufacturers over the years. One of the first watches George Daniels produced as an ‘exercise’ during training was a similar item (beautiful of course).
Tom
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyThe watch is mounted on gimbals. There is a hefty weight at the base (illustrated) so there’s quite a lot to support – that is done by two brass plates front & rear (so two more screws at the rear).
I don’t think this one was ever used for checking longitude! I gather they were often presentations to naval officers on graduation or some special event (as an alternative to a ‘presentation’ sextant).
I believe this is a traditional style, used by many manufacturers over the years. One of the first watches George Daniels produced as an ‘exercise’ during training was a similar item (beautiful of course).
Tom
That is super cool!
What a great piece of history and art.
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mac_omega
·merken - to remember this thread
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Jones in LA
··Not in LA anymore.Special presentation box for Apollo-Soyuz 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Speedmaster (Released in 2010)
Provided with new watch, Omega Botique, 2015, United States.
Provided with new watch, Omega Botique, 2015, United States.
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cristos71
·The watch is mounted on gimbals. There is a hefty weight at the base (illustrated) so there’s quite a lot to support – that is done by two brass plates front & rear (so two more screws at the rear).
I don’t think this one was ever used for checking longitude! I gather they were often presentations to naval officers on graduation or some special event (as an alternative to a ‘presentation’ sextant).
I believe this is a traditional style, used by many manufacturers over the years. One of the first watches George Daniels produced as an ‘exercise’ during training was a similar item (beautiful of course).
Tom
That´s a beauty, superb condition 😀
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OMTOM
·I love those 1930's boxes as well.
I have 3.
Created in 1935 by a Company by the name of Jousi from Turku (Finland). These boxes can double as window displays when their lids are totally folded back.
Referring to Mod's post on Page 1...
This image comes from a 1937 catalog. Since pocket watches were still being produced (this shows a 40.6), I guess it’s no surprise that the bakelite box was also produced for pockets – but I haven’t seen one.
Tom
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mac_omega
·I have got one for PWs...
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cristos71
·Playing shop 😉
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Alpha
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