New Omega bumper for me

👍 Good stuff from Al, as always!

For me it's 2 things:

1 - Parts availability - parts are not nearly as available for these as they are for say 55X and 56X movements. Condition is also a factor, and the bumper movements I tend to get in for service are usually not in great shape either functionally, aesthetically, or both. This one won't win any chronometer competitions, but despite the issues I noted above the plating is in very good shape and it's not all hacked up by previous (hack) watchmakers. Considering this one is from 1950/51 era, it's in great shape.

2 - General aesthetics of these watches - for Omegas I am more of a sport watch guy, so many of the watches people here drool over are not my interest personally. These all gold Constellation deluxe models might get some here excited, but they do nothing for me. This one has some things going for it that I like - simple case lugs and overall case design, an uncluttered dial with a nice texture, and not made of precious metal. So it appeals to me more than most would.

But still, it remains to be seen if this will stay with me or end up on the sales forum here where someone who will appreciate it more will get a chance to own it.

Cheers, Al

Very kind of you thanks!

I am actually doing quite well from a heart perspective. The big issue right now is the arthritis I have, but working on getting a new medication soon, so hopefully that will help things a lot.

Thanks for asking.

Cheers, Al

Just used a collet of the right size for the thread OD, and cut the head with a carbide graver - hand held of course.

Pretty straightforward stuff with a watchmaker's lathe...if you need photos to illustrate, let me know.