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  1. Lex4TDI4Life Oct 8, 2012

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  2. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 8, 2012

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    All the parts are new, the movement is original vintage, so its a bit of both really. The new parts are all Omega spares and the watch was assembled by a third party, not by Omega.
     
  3. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 8, 2012

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    Movement is genuine and vintage. Case, bezel, dial, hands, crown and bracelet are new replacement parts all currently avaliable from Omega or authorized suppliers. WatchCo in Australia has been doing this for years.

    In a way, you're getting the best of both worlds,
    gatorcpa
     
  4. Lex4TDI4Life Oct 8, 2012

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    Well, you learn something new every day :)
     
  5. alam Oct 8, 2012

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    Is a sharp-looking piece too...
     
  6. Lex4TDI4Life Oct 8, 2012

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    Why do you think I asked? :D
     
  7. Lex4TDI4Life Oct 9, 2012

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    But, I suppose the real questions are:

    1. How would one value such a piece? and;
    2. Is it really collectible as a vintage piece?
     
  8. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2012

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    Collectible, no, value, around 2500-3000
     
  9. alam Oct 9, 2012

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    I couldn't read between the lines in your original question....::confused2::
    :D but indeed is a sharp looking piece! :p
     
  10. Lex4TDI4Life Oct 9, 2012

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    Ha, I was being a bit cheeky. It really is splendid looking.
     
  11. pascs Oct 9, 2012

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    They are great looking watches and the 1171 bracelet is a very popular option for these watches. I guess they are not really truly vintage nor NOS since the movement is probably from some other vintage Omega model and the rest of the watch is made up of new service parts.................but I really like mine :D

    I dont know how their collectability will be in say 20 years time
     
  12. Lex4TDI4Life Oct 9, 2012

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    annnnnd, it just slipped out of my price range (which was inevitable)...i was hoping to stay in denial for a couple more days.