Since I got my father's vintage Omega up and running. I think I will try to look for vintage Omega instead of the brand new ones. At least for now... Could someone give me some suggestions on where to look for them in the Detroit area (watch stores or expos)? I will also look around for on our forum for the Omega Seamaster as well. Thank you.
Well they prefer mature-climax hardwood forest with large White Oaks and open understory......oh wait a minute, that's for Cicindela unipunctata, sorry. OK, eBay is of course your most numerous source, watch stores that specialize in vintage, ones that are small, crowded with one owner/operator (ones that look like a hoarder lives there ). Sometimes antique stores, though they mostly have junk. Estate sales, very hit or miss. Watch expos at times if they are a good one. Pawnshops, but that varies a lot, some have nothing but tools and crap, others have a lot of watches, usually Seiko etc. I'm sure others have other suggestions.
So far (1/2 hour ) there were some sold Longines on this forum I wish I paid more attentions to. You're right... I have better chance online than driving around in the Detroit area. I will keep an eye out for something similar to my father's Omega ( ref 168.035, cal 564 24 jewels adjusted 5 positions). Thank you.