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·I had occasionally seen this model on the bay for relatively reasonable prices, sometimes in full tu-tone, and others with just the gold bezel and crown. The all stainless one didn't much gain my interest. I think what appealed to me is that it sort of looked like a "bridge" design between the look and scale of the classic 50's-60's models and the design language that most Omegas started having in the 90's. Very clean case and dial, combined with the lyre lugs and Speedy-type bracelets with the shortie links. Couldn't really find too much info online, such as reference numbers and caliber. I had a less than favorable experience with a cal. 1022 in the first Omega I had made a deal on, and since then I always want to know what movement is inside. Then one day I was reading OF and there was a write-up about this model, by one of the members who I definitely believe knows more about the brand than most. On reading it was obvious that the poster and followers were less than impressed by the watch and felt that was an uninspired effort by Omega (my translation of the text), just when they needed to add some more pop to their offerings. I thought, fair enough, the very features that made it attractive to me were also why it doesn't make a great impression on the really knowledgeable Omegaphiles. I still was curious about it, and could feel the trigger finger twitching whenever I saw one that looked nice. Then a couple of weeks ago I was looking through my saved listings and, boom, I just had to have it.
So it arrived and it was, to my obviously uneducated eyes, gorgeous...barely a mark on it. Put it in a few positions on the timegrapher and it was coming out as 0 to +2 SD; 267-301 amps; and zero beat error. I am shaking my head, I am pretty sure this is at least a 20 year-old watch. Normally I won't open a watch that is in this condition and running so well, but I had to see the movement. Open it up and there is what looks like a Faraday shield or maybe just a dust cover. Take the cover out and there is a massively decorated ETA. The rotor said 1051, which I was unfamiliar with, but considering the timegrapher results and decoration I made the assumption that it was based on the 2892--- couldn't find any info on caliber 1051 (maybe just don't know where to look). Got to looking closer, and it hit me that this was a 2824. Personally, I had never heard of a 2824 being used in an Omega. While the 2892 is certainly more upscale, slimmer and generally more accurate by design, it arguably is slightly less robust than a 2824. I think maybe Omega was making some kind of statement, or understatement, as you will.
My only complaint is that the ref. 1569/841 bracelet is almost impossible to find parts for, and I need quite a few links to make it fit my 8.5 inch wrist. I am of the understanding that it is very similar to the 1469 Speedmaster bracelet, and I am deducing that those links might work. Then I find out that the 1469 was re-designed at some point and that the newer version links don't fit the earlier bracelet. Great. Any help sorting this out is appreciated, I spent hours trying to find 1569 links. Omega here I come, please empty my wallet. May just go with the Forstner with the adjustable end links.
I know this went long, but I am just enthused by what I have experienced with this acquisition. I appreciate all feedback from those in here that I am aware have vastly more Omegan experience.
So it arrived and it was, to my obviously uneducated eyes, gorgeous...barely a mark on it. Put it in a few positions on the timegrapher and it was coming out as 0 to +2 SD; 267-301 amps; and zero beat error. I am shaking my head, I am pretty sure this is at least a 20 year-old watch. Normally I won't open a watch that is in this condition and running so well, but I had to see the movement. Open it up and there is what looks like a Faraday shield or maybe just a dust cover. Take the cover out and there is a massively decorated ETA. The rotor said 1051, which I was unfamiliar with, but considering the timegrapher results and decoration I made the assumption that it was based on the 2892--- couldn't find any info on caliber 1051 (maybe just don't know where to look). Got to looking closer, and it hit me that this was a 2824. Personally, I had never heard of a 2824 being used in an Omega. While the 2892 is certainly more upscale, slimmer and generally more accurate by design, it arguably is slightly less robust than a 2824. I think maybe Omega was making some kind of statement, or understatement, as you will.
My only complaint is that the ref. 1569/841 bracelet is almost impossible to find parts for, and I need quite a few links to make it fit my 8.5 inch wrist. I am of the understanding that it is very similar to the 1469 Speedmaster bracelet, and I am deducing that those links might work. Then I find out that the 1469 was re-designed at some point and that the newer version links don't fit the earlier bracelet. Great. Any help sorting this out is appreciated, I spent hours trying to find 1569 links. Omega here I come, please empty my wallet. May just go with the Forstner with the adjustable end links.
I know this went long, but I am just enthused by what I have experienced with this acquisition. I appreciate all feedback from those in here that I am aware have vastly more Omegan experience.
