I like the double seam 👍
Mine was my third order. I have other favorite go to craftsmen (for exotic leathers, special projects etc) but he definitely has in my opinion the top choice of leather colors and textures, as well as the most passion for and attention to period correct details.
2846, cal 500 (maybe 501), serial 15*-16*. If there’s a hippocampus logo on the caseback then I want another try 😀
@Syrte your 'beefy lugs' find has inspired me to hunt for one as well. I've been looking forever for a birth year (1957) vintage Seamaster. With that birth year, a Speedmaster, Diver 300, and Railmaster are entirely out of the realm of possibility (unless I win a Megamillions lottery). I think I've found a good candidate on eBay and I should know by tomorrow afternoon whether I win it or not.
I squarely blame Omega Forums.
But I’m the only one to blame for having bought it without seeing inside pics. The seller seemed trustworthy and in good faith but I’ll keep my fingers crossed until I can get it opened.
For now... I’ll just enjoy.
Best regards
Congratulations! Wear it in good health! Beefy lugs are quite something ain't it? Love the contrast between the steel and gold too! View attachment 1158280
He said hi to you as fellow steel case gold furnitured dials
Congratulations! Wear it in good health! Beefy lugs are quite something ain't it? Love the contrast between the steel and gold too! View attachment 1158280
He said hi to you as fellow steel case gold furnitured dials
Nice watch! Nice strap “défilé” too!
The 501 is a good movement. I only serviced one of this series, but I liked doing it.
You were right on the mark it seems 😉
Wow, Mr @Jones in LA, how is it that a completely non-Omega enthusiast like me has rekindled your own search ? 🙄
Hoping things will work out for you.
I did end up winning the auction, although at a price that was closer to my bid limit than I would have liked. The watch in question has a 14k gold-filled case with an engraving on the back -- characteristics that I figured would be a turn-off for most prospective buyers. The photos were appalling in quality, which made the purchase feel riskier than it needed to be. But, the deed is done and the watch ended up being much more attractive in appearance than the eBay photos suggested.
Here she is, running on a Calibre 500
I actually found this engraving to be a positive feature of the watch, adding some interesting provenance. And since this watch was found in the midst of a birth-year watch search, having that year engraved on the watch is pretty cool. Even the name "Jones" appears in the engraving! (but I'm not related to that particular Jones, to the best of my knowledge).
I did end up winning the auction, although at a price that was closer to my bid limit than I would have liked. The watch in question has a 14k gold-filled case with an engraving on the back -- characteristics that I figured would be a turn-off for most prospective buyers. The photos were appalling in quality, which made the purchase feel riskier than it needed to be. But, the deed is done and the watch ended up being much more attractive in appearance than the eBay photos suggested.
Here she is, running on a Calibre 500
I actually found this engraving to be a positive feature of the watch, adding some interesting provenance. And since this watch was found in the midst of a birth-year watch search, having that year engraved on the watch is pretty cool. Even the name "Jones" appears in the engraving! (but I'm not related to that particular Jones, to the best of my knowledge).
