Why do you say redial? I think is the MOD “fat arrow dial”. These are the 1953 RAF issued navigation watches. They all were produced with radium, with the so- called thin arrow. But in 1956-1957 the RAF had to have all 5000 of them redialled by their own facility in Mounfichet and a redialled of the time, with tritium. The arrow was thicker, and the whole dial was somewhat imprecise.
Evening all,
I've seen this watch for sale. Listed as Ref 2771-1 Cal. 283. circa 1953
I like it, but just wondered what the experts thought of it and what I should be paying for it.
Thanks
And it does not help, if another new member answers: I think, it is a redial.....without more depths to it.
I was technically correct ..... Even if was mistaken, this is valuable experience and I do not see the point for your displeasure.
Come on people. Seriously !!!!!
There's absolutely no need for the personal stuff. If you're not willing to share your knowledge, talk about the watch and have an open minded approach to this, then why bother.
It's not just about slagging people when they've paid too much for a dud.
@watchyouwant. Do you know anything about this watch? If not, don't post. This isn't a forum for your petty prejudices. How do you even know I've not done any research. I've posted here for opinions about the watch. Not about me as a person. Also, if you'd bothered to read the post properly I ask "what should I be paying for it?" and not "what is it worth?".
Honestly, some of you need to get over yourselves, you're making it sound like a clised shop and giving collectors a bad name.
I exclude Franco from the above observations, Thanks for the really informative post, I had no idea these watches had been recalled by the factory.
I've also got no problem with cineaste's post. At least they're expressing an opinion on the watch.
Eric, you are right. I have no idea, what I'm talking about regarding the Omega 1953. In the last 30 years I only bought and sold over 250 of these; in every shape, form, dial variant and every issue country. and restored for collectors many more. That implies, having them in my hands. Study them. Not looking at pictures. Researched in the 1990 with the Omega museum some peculiar variants for Asien countries.... But you are right. This is a deeply philosophical question, you raise. What do we really know about life......Or things. Or Life.
Here's the case back Marco, if it helps.
Also, but what are the thoughts on the bracelet. Is it aftermarket or of the period. Pretty much everything I've looked at has a Nato style.
i think you forgot to say please.
the watch has fixed bars so yes a nato style strap would be correct though this predates the NATO strap. The bracelet on it is known as a Bonklip which was used by some servicemen as well.
the watch looks good and correct. Movement looks clean. As said it’s a desirable piece and the price mentioned earlier is reasonable.
It's not a Bonklip, it's a Fix-O-Flex. Different animal.
i think you forgot to say please.
the watch has fixed bars so yes a nato style strap would be correct though this predates the NATO strap. The bracelet on it is known as a Bonklip which was used by some servicemen as well.
the watch looks good and correct. Movement looks clean. As said it’s a desirable piece and the price mentioned earlier is reasonable.
yeah I just meant those sort of bracelets can fall into that misused catchall occasionally.
Didn’t study the back branding. That’s the bamboo pattern? A real hair grabber.
