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Metal Or Gold Plated? Omega Tank

  1. JulienLeBreton

    JulienLeBreton Oct 25, 2012

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    Dear all,

    As a new member of the forum, first thing first, my name is Julien , 28 , from France.
    And after a few years with my Seiko kinetic/ sapphire/Titanium, that I really enjoy, I never had a watch that is so light and easy to wear all day long, that I use for every day (SKA333P1 with blue dial).
    I need something more classy for daywork with my suit.
    And I hate humongus watches, unlike the trend ...
    So...
    I want to pick up this one next week, the only thing is that by checking the number on omega database, the watch detail is said to be gold plated
    here is a photo

    and here is the reference : 511.0404
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    Does Omega produced both type or is it a franken-watch?

    Thank's for the advice
     
  2. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 25, 2012

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    Yours is either plated in white gold (it did come that way) or a stainless version of the same watch reference number, but it would be helpful to see images of the inside of the watch

    De Ville
    Gents' leather strap
    Reference
    MD 511.0404
    International collection
    1972
    Movement
    Type: Manual winding (mechanical)
    Caliber number: 620 / 625
    Cal. 620
    Created in 1960, 17 jewels
    Cal. 625
    Created in 1973, 17 jewels
    Case
    Gold-plated
    Case back
    Press-in
    Dial
    With gold or metal roman hour markers or gold or metal index hour markers.
    Crystal
    Scratch-resistant sapphire (flat)
    Bracelet
    Leather
    Water resistance
    [​IMG]
     
  3. JulienLeBreton

    JulienLeBreton Oct 25, 2012

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  4. JulienLeBreton

    JulienLeBreton Oct 25, 2012

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    Thank's for the help but I think that's a Stainless version
    but ou've reasured me about an authentic omega without DIY

    [​IMG]
     
  5. JulienLeBreton

    JulienLeBreton Oct 25, 2012

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    And what's your opinion about this as a first Omega?
    Is it easy to live with? reliable?
     
  6. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 25, 2012

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    It wouldn't be my first choice honestly, its a style from an era that is mostly forgotten
     
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  7. X350 XJR Ω 1

    X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 25, 2012

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    Very much like the classic Cartier Tank.

    The caliber 625 movement in your watch is an evolution of the caliber 620, a simple and reliable hand wind movement, just be sure to have it serviced if you can't be absolutely sure it has been done recently.

    Remember its your watch if you like it that's all than matters.
     
  8. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Oct 25, 2012

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    With a suit that's a decent choice. It's a reliable movement as long as you keep up on the maintenance, and a thin enough dress watch to easily slide under a cuff.
     
  9. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 25, 2012

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    There you have it. Youth vs experience.:D
     
  10. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 25, 2012

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    These guys still have leisure suits in their closets, I don't :p
     
  11. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Oct 25, 2012

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    Yes, because you weren't born yet. You young whipper snappers need to pull your pants up so your underwear doesn't show, then go buy some proper clothes. A suit is more than something you wear to court. :coffee:
     
  12. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 25, 2012

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    Unfounded hearsay ! OK, Maybe Dennis had a leisure suit. But that was no worse then your 2000's fascination with the Nero-Matrix look.

    keanureevesmatrixneo.jpg
     
  13. fjf

    fjf Oct 26, 2012

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    Actually, this style was invented long ago by the catholic church :)
     
  14. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 26, 2012

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    That makes it even worse haha
     
  15. JulienLeBreton

    JulienLeBreton Oct 26, 2012

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    :) With this remark, I was wondering which type of watch got the pope!
    and he's got something ... German... A very conservative look for very conservative pope..
    and I never heard of this brand!
    [img=http://s8.postimage.org/vqx6n4841/pope3.jpg]
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  16. JulienLeBreton

    JulienLeBreton Oct 26, 2012

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    Last precision : the price is about 120 pounds/ 150 euros and it had been serviced.. so what's your final point of view?
     
  17. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 26, 2012

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    at THAT price, go for it
     
  18. CanberraOmega

    CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Oct 26, 2012

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    +1!!!
    If you like the watch (and I do like the tank style, but yet to find a watch and price that appeals) and it all checks out, go for it!!! :)