Once gotten onto this nice place, learned words like "pie pan" and constellation AKA "connie" and "cushion"

see I'm not the slowest learner

And now the poll who's in for cushion and who's for pie-pan?

Maybe some detailing on the vote will help a "newbie" )

 

I have to ask..what does cushion refer to? thanks...

 

Cushion cases are shaped like a sofa cushion.






C-cases, which might be what the OP is referring to, look like C's facing each other.

 

Get it and thanks...don't think I've ever seen an Omega with a cushion case, C case yes for sure but not cushion.

 

There are quite a few - added a pic of a Seamaster Chronostop to my post above.




Chandra / Sumarian bought an 18ct Constellation C-case from me a few months back too. They sit pretty nice on your wrist.

 

I meant cushion cases, no Omega cushion cases...aren't those Omegas all C cases?

 

By the way those De Ville and Seamaster Chronographs...SWEET! Are those yours Dennis?

 

Gotcha. Older (ie: pre-1940) Omegas came in cushion cases. Might have been some funky 70's pieces too.

They were. Both were too thick to wear under a cuff, and too gold to wear as a casual watch. Gone, but not forgotten. I'd rebuy either in stainless if the price was right.

 

If I may ask what movement did the De Ville have...one day I'd love to own one of these!

 

321 in the Seamaster, 861 in the De Ville, both from 1968.

 

From what I understand the 321 is getting harded to find parts for...I'm happy to know that the De Ville is an 861 then. Maybe a little easier to maintain, and a little less expensive to acquire?

EDIT: Is the De Ville with someone on the forum?

 

Yes on both. Service costs are near the same, but parts are around.

Not this one - an old time regular of WUS bought it. Can't remember his screen name. Might have been BACaitlin or similar.

 

I'll have to keep my eye out for one...

 

Speaking about polls.... what does it take to bring this feature to the forum?

 

Here you go Hijak. That same watch is for sale right now. The dial is gorgeous but the case is getting a little ratty.

 

Well, whaddaya know! The plating on the lug ends is a little more worn than when I had it, but the dial still looks good.

 

Let's be accurate then - "Well respected watch collector who's been banned from more forums than most are a member of."