Al, is your definition of NOS specific to thee watchco type builds or broadly?
I've always understood the term older OEM parts that were not used, installed, this also applies to vintage car parts.
Doesn't matter if you are referring to watch parts or car parts. Unless they are in fact "old" they are not "new old stock" in my view.
The bezel on my watch was installed by a watchmaker in the UK. It’s a custom build with a period correct Omega movement and new Omega service parts.
Greetings Al,
First, let me thank you, and others, for clearing up the NOS vs Replacement. I know the difference and didn’t mean to muck up this thread by crossing up their meaning or importance to the original question.
Thank you for posting those! That font is the same font on my bezel and the straight crown guards are the same as mine as well. Moreover, the “A” is pointed! So, based on your photos and comparing them with mine, I would say my watch has genuine Omega service parts installed.
In your opinion, which I greatly respect sir, based on the photos I posted above and comparing them to the newer case you photographed, would you agree with me and say you think my watch is legitimate?
Again, I know it’s just an opinion and I would never hold it against you if it was wrong but your opinion would mean a great deal to me and would likely allow me to comfortably keep the watch. Please let me know, sir.
Is it? The "50" on your watch appears different to me, much thinner than any of the others. Just another variation, I suspect.
Cheers, Chris
The "5" is all good. I think the way photos are taken can slightly distort the look, so I took another with the new case and the photo of your watch on the screen, which should put this one to bed finally....I hope...
These are images I've just taken of a case I purchased right from Omega recently. This case was made in the 25th week of 2019, so just a few months ago. You can see the date code on the package
Interesting that they are still making them to this day. I know watchco was making other builds but I believe those stopped a while ago. Do they make other cases from that era (discontinued, Speedmaster doesn’t count), could one also order a new 60s Constellation case, for example?
Some cases are available, but most not. I really don't know why Omega has carried on making this case for so long after the watch was discontinued.
It's a theory, sure - I could post mine also. But to be clear, I was saying that I have no idea why they actually keep doing this.
I would be very interested to hear yours since it is doubtless better informed than mine but will quite understand if you choose not to do so 😀
Hi
There is (at least) one more detail which is different between the two casebacks. Look at the "rings" on the sadle. The "band/ strap" to the back has four rings, but on the servicepart from Omega, there are only the rings. And they appear to have different sizes.
I'm not claming that one is fake, just pinpointing differences
