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  1. kidamazo May 8, 2014

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    So around 18 years ago my dad gave me my grandfather's watch, a Hamilton on the original Speidel band. A real beauty. I brought it to a watch shop and the watchmaker found his own mark on it from when he must have repaired it for my grandfather sometime in the 1960s. It is a wonderful legacy and a bite of the watch bug that has been a part of me since.

    About ten years ago I decided I wanted a new watch but I had limited funds, so I settled on a Victorinox. It is a nice enough watch, but it never really satisfied the itch. Then in January of this year my father died and I received some money for a book I am writing, so I decided I would buy a "real" watch, whatever that means. I knew my dad would approve, but I was still not able to afford much over 1000.00. I was worried there wouldn't one I would fall in love with at this price.

    I eventually found my way here, and have spent a few months pestering you, knowing I would never be 100% satisfied, but wanting to take the plunge. I finally settled on an Omega 3510.50. I know this is a controversial watch. Some see it a wannabee Professional, etc. But it spoke to me in price, size, and that it’s reminiscent of the moon watch.

    Thanks to Kringkily, I found one that was a good deal, with case, cards, and manual. I received it today, took it to my watch shop to get a leather band and here it is:


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    Thanks to everyone who was so patient with my questions!
    And now I am in the market for a Constellation...
    Peter
     
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  2. Hijak May 8, 2014

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    Congratulations Peter, very nice! But you have wandered out onto a slippery slope my friend.::popcorn::
     
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  3. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! May 8, 2014

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    Congrats!

    And good call on the strap - lookin' good.
     
  4. ulackfocus May 8, 2014

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    There's absolutely nothing wrong with that watch. It's a great size and a solid movement. :thumbsup:

    Get started building your war chest. Nice pie pans are going through the roof lately.
     
  5. Event horizon faux seller of watches and complete knobhead May 8, 2014

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    If its the reduced moonwatch i had one of these new in 2002, i loved it to bits but it was a friday afternoon watch and omega swapped it for a different model. No disrespect to the moonwatch but this size was my favourite.
     
  6. kidamazo May 8, 2014

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    This is the Automatic (3510.50). I don't think it is considered a moonwatch at all. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
     
  7. Event horizon faux seller of watches and complete knobhead May 8, 2014

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    They are sometimes referred to as a reduced moonwatch but in reality its only the styling. Heres a couple of photos from the 2002 brochure. Note how the description states saphire crystal when that year they were heselaite like the moonwatch.[​IMG][​IMG]
     
  8. kidamazo May 8, 2014

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    Cool! Thanks for posting this.