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·I have had an appreciation for watches for many years and have a small collection of what I would characterize as inexpensive watches. I have a 2 Seiko, 3 Citizen, a Bulova, an Orient, and a Hamilton. Most are automatic, but 2 of the Citizen are Eco-Drive and one of the Seiko watches is a solar diver. I also have a triple sensor Casio for outdoor activities. Last, but not least, I have a 1950s era Elgin B.W. Raymond pocket watch. I am not in the habit of flipping watches; I tend to buy what I want and keep it. Most of my watches I have had for over 10 years, some approaching 20.
I have long had the hope of purchasing an Omega, but have not been able to talk myself into the cost. I am approaching my 25th wedding anniversary and I have decided that now is the time for what is likely to be my final watch purchase. I simply will not have the interest in becoming a collector of Omega watches, but I am here looking for information and advice on a purchase.
I read information from OF for a few months before even registering, and still find myself reading a ton. I am grateful for the resource and have deep respect for the years of experience the forum represents.
My reason for looking at a vintage Omega is I want a watch from the era when Omega still made their movements in house. I perceive that it was something of a golden age for Omega watch making and I would like a specimen from that era. I have settled on a watch from the 1960s for not concrete reason, only that it looks like an era of great movements and style.
I originally thought to look at a Constellation if for no other reason than they were the top of the line and they were chronometer certified. I have since shifted from that thought simply because I recognize that there may be better value away from the Constellation line. That said, I would not refuse a Constellation if I could find one I want.
My current thought is a Seamaster De Ville monocoque model, something like a 168.010 with a 613 movement. I love the simple elegance of the 168.010 Seamaster De Ville and would like something along those lines. I like the idea of a manual wind watch simply because it fits the style and era. I would not be against an automatic, but I would choose the manual wind over an automatic if all else was the same. I am certain I want one with a date window and quickset.
My other thoughts may take me far away from the perspective of the true Omega collector; my desires for the watch are far more utilitarian. I want to wear the watch frequently, perhaps more than the others combined. I also want the watch to look mint. Recognizing that the watch will be 50-60 years old, I accept that I may be looking at a watch that has been refinished/restored or otherwise altered in such a way as to eliminate it from being a true collector’s specimen. I am ok with this, realizing there are large numbers of watches are out there and someone will likely cater to users like myself. I am also not dead set on a watch that is perfectly correct on parts, though something that is correct would be preferred. I would select a watch in better condition with not exactly correct parts over a collector’s specimen in worse condition.
I am perfectly willing to even purchase a model that is a project that needs work.
Any thoughts or observations on my journey are welcome.
I have long had the hope of purchasing an Omega, but have not been able to talk myself into the cost. I am approaching my 25th wedding anniversary and I have decided that now is the time for what is likely to be my final watch purchase. I simply will not have the interest in becoming a collector of Omega watches, but I am here looking for information and advice on a purchase.
I read information from OF for a few months before even registering, and still find myself reading a ton. I am grateful for the resource and have deep respect for the years of experience the forum represents.
My reason for looking at a vintage Omega is I want a watch from the era when Omega still made their movements in house. I perceive that it was something of a golden age for Omega watch making and I would like a specimen from that era. I have settled on a watch from the 1960s for not concrete reason, only that it looks like an era of great movements and style.
I originally thought to look at a Constellation if for no other reason than they were the top of the line and they were chronometer certified. I have since shifted from that thought simply because I recognize that there may be better value away from the Constellation line. That said, I would not refuse a Constellation if I could find one I want.
My current thought is a Seamaster De Ville monocoque model, something like a 168.010 with a 613 movement. I love the simple elegance of the 168.010 Seamaster De Ville and would like something along those lines. I like the idea of a manual wind watch simply because it fits the style and era. I would not be against an automatic, but I would choose the manual wind over an automatic if all else was the same. I am certain I want one with a date window and quickset.
My other thoughts may take me far away from the perspective of the true Omega collector; my desires for the watch are far more utilitarian. I want to wear the watch frequently, perhaps more than the others combined. I also want the watch to look mint. Recognizing that the watch will be 50-60 years old, I accept that I may be looking at a watch that has been refinished/restored or otherwise altered in such a way as to eliminate it from being a true collector’s specimen. I am ok with this, realizing there are large numbers of watches are out there and someone will likely cater to users like myself. I am also not dead set on a watch that is perfectly correct on parts, though something that is correct would be preferred. I would select a watch in better condition with not exactly correct parts over a collector’s specimen in worse condition.
I am perfectly willing to even purchase a model that is a project that needs work.
Any thoughts or observations on my journey are welcome.
