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New Release - Reissue of CK859

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Credit to /u/judarosenthal on reddit/ Ingmar on Omegaforums. Seems like theres a new reissue coming of the CK859.

Word is retail will be $6,700. Any thoughts everyone? I think it looks fabulous. If you are a vintage omega fan like me, you will agree that most of Omega's best watches were their past releases from the 40's-late 60's. There are plenty of untapped beautiful references from this era that sorely need reissues!
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Ingmar
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Thanks. I had these sent to me but can’t find any mention anywhere about them. Lots of AT and Seamaster but this looks like a star too.

Will be keen to see what others have heard or seen.
 
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From what I’ve heard, Omega says this dial will develop a patina. I don’t know how long that will take or what it will look like though. I’d guess the patina may develop similarly to older examples of the CK859.
 
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From what I’ve heard, Omega says this dial will develop a patina. I don’t know how long that will take or what it will look like though. I’d guess the patina may develop similarly to older examples of the CK859.
I wonder what this means? is the dial manufacturered to older standards or materials?
 
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From what I’ve heard, Omega says this dial will develop a patina. I don’t know how long that will take or what it will look like though. I’d guess the patina may develop similarly to older examples of the CK859.

They said that about NTTD Seamaster. I don’t know that is a good thing.
 
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I saw this on Instagram and have been looking for any information / release news. I think it’s absolutely gorgeous!
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I wonder what this means? is the dial manufacturered to older standards or materials?

The NTTD is the same. This one has a silver dial (told) so I’d wager they must be treating with something that responds to UV.
 
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The NTTD is the same. This one has a silver dial (told) so I’d wager they must be treating with something that responds to UV.
I dont know if im happy that the dial itself will develop patina. I want pristine dials but would love for the lume to develop patina. I want tritium lume that will turn tan over time. I don't want a dial that will develop splotches and inconsistencies.
 
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Omega is -the- engineering brand. So I doubt it’ll be splotchy. But I agree. It’s unusual. Engineered aging is just like fauxtina. Some will not like it.
 
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Might just be untreated silver. Doesn't sound like engineered aging to me.
 
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Might just be untreated silver. Doesn't sound like engineered aging to me.

That would make sense.

For the NTTD, however, “Omega chose a specialize anodize process so that the watch can patina and age with the wearer.”
 
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Thanks to OF member eugeneandresson, he also found this photo from @issingsan's Instagram post, which strangely has disappeared. We must be on to something occurring in the near future!😉
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I like it -- but I also really like Longines' heritage sector dial reissue. The scientific watch genre as a whole seems ripe for re-exploration, always happy to see a new entrant. Thanks for the heads-up.

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I saw this on Omega’s Chinese site I believe a couple months ago, listed at something like 25k. I believe it was white gold, perhaps a boutique edition. The original would’ve been thinner than this and 37.5mm, and at 39mm and more robust I wonder about the wrist feel. That said it is quite beautiful and I’d love to see more of this kind of release from Omega.
 
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I saw this on Omega’s Chinese site I believe a couple months ago, listed at something like 25k. I believe it was white gold, perhaps a boutique edition. The original would’ve been thinner than this and 37.5mm, and at 39mm and more robust I wonder about the wrist feel. That said it is quite beautiful and I’d love to see more of this kind of release from Omega.
Well, the lugs do say 'Stainless Steel,' so perhaps you saw a different version? Also while the original would've been slimmer, it was also less durable and water-resistant. IMO a 1.5mm diameter increase isn't such a terrible compromise.
 
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I saw this on Omega’s Chinese site I believe a couple months ago, listed at something like 25k. I believe it was white gold, perhaps a boutique edition. The original would’ve been thinner than this and 37.5mm, and at 39mm and more robust I wonder about the wrist feel. That said it is quite beautiful and I’d love to see more of this kind of release from Omega.

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Well, the lugs do say 'Stainless Steel,' so perhaps you saw a different version? Also while the original would've been slimmer, it was also less durable and water-resistant. IMO a 1.5mm diameter increase isn't such a terrible compromise.

It was sedna gold;

https://omegaforums.net/threads/new...on-beijing-winter-olympics-2022-watch.141015/
 
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I saw this on Omega’s Chinese site I believe a couple months ago, listed at something like 25k. I believe it was white gold, perhaps a boutique edition. The original would’ve been thinner than this and 37.5mm, and at 39mm and more robust I wonder about the wrist feel. That said it is quite beautiful and I’d love to see more of this kind of release from Omega.

Interesting is the description under the Beijing edition picture on Omega site (https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-specialities-olympic-games-collection-52252392104001) , which obviously doesn't refer to the pictured Beijing watch (mention of a steel case instead of Sedna and of a CK 859 reference on the caseback instead of OT 859 - CK was the code for steel and OT for gold in the 40s, silver dial...).

This description could fit the watch to come :

DESCRIPTION
This vintage style timepiece is inspired by a classic 1939 OMEGA wristwatch that housed the famous 30 T2 manual-winding small seconds calibre.

The 39 mm case is crafted in stainless steel and features a vintage OMEGA logo embossed on the crown. Behind the domed sapphire crystal, the dial is made from Ag 925 silver, with blued hands and all markings transferred in dark blue. There is also a small-seconds subdial display at 6H.

Presented on a brown leather strap with a vintage OMEGA logo on the buckle, the timepiece is driven by the manual winding OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8926. This sits behind a polished caseback with several engravings including, “NUMBERED EDITION”, “CO-AXIAL MASTER CHRONOMETER” and “CK 859” - a historic reference to stainless steel and the shape of the case.

5-YEAR WARRANTY
All OMEGA watches are delivered with a 5-year warranty that covers the repair of any material or manufacturing defects. Please refer to the operating instructions for specific information about the warranty conditions and restrictions.

FEATURES
  • Anti‑magnetic
  • Chronometer
  • Master Chronometer Certified
  • Numbered edition
  • Small seconds
TECHNICAL DATA
  • Between lugs: 20 mm
  • Bracelet: leather strap
  • Case: Sedna™ gold
  • Case diameter: 39 mm
  • Dial colour: White
  • Crystal: Domed scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment on both sides
  • Water resistance: 3 bar (30 metres / 100 feet)
If you click on the product sheet link in the Beijing edition page you have the correct Beijing description (sedna and OT859 and no mention of Ag dial).

Anyway, if a new reedition is released in steel, I need one!
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Interesting is the description under the Beijing edition picture on Omega site (https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-specialities-olympic-games-collection-52252392104001) , which obviously doesn't refer to the pictured Beijing watch (mention of a steel case instead of Sedna and of a CK 859 reference on the caseback instead of OT 859 - CK was the code for steel and OT for gold in the 40s, silver dial...).

Anyway, if a new reedition is released in steel, I need one!

Great catch!👍
 
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Wow! Please, please, make it a stainless steel and lug to lug below 48mm…
 
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Wow! Please, please, make it a stainless steel and lug to lug below 48mm…
The L2L will be important. Many of the longines watches of a similar type have similar case diameters but the lugs are a smidge long. Let’s hope.
 
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