I just wanted to show my newest addition to the family, third from the left. I've been able to add another Omega HA60 to the fold with wonderful provenance. The dial has a beautiful patina and she's running like new.

 

Holy st!

I commend your focus. I'm such a multi-brand sloot

 

This man had been stalking Vets

 

I keep scouring the world looking for the best examples I can find. There is a certain 'aura' about them that I just love.

 

Now THAT is a collection!

 

Nice hoarding!

 

I'm just trying to emulate some of the Speedmaster collections I've seen on OF. Each one is slightly different and unique in it's own way, hehe. That's what I tell myself and my wife.

 

That's focus and it requires a great amount of discipline and, sometimes, a fair amount of luck. They look wonderful.

 

not another one........I envy your focus ! can`t be left any others now....I`m happy with one. kind regards. achim

 

Nice one D, any chance of some close shots and the story behind the watch?

PS: Still got the DD or have they gone?

 

Hi Jim,
Yes, I've still got the DD, but just back from holidays, so will look at marketing a few items.

The provenance of the new HA60, from a serving Major is, " The Provenance of this particular time piece is that I obtained this watch, in the spring of 2013, from a gentleman who was a Supply Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces. It was a watch that he obtained as it was struck from the local supply depot’s holdings (CTC Gagetown where the RCAF 403 Squadron (Helicopter) Operational Training Squadron is located).
To my knowledge there was an attempt to dispose of the watch through surplus, however it was deemed based on the age that it should be outright disposed of. To my knowledge it was literally taken out of the garbage about two weeks before I obtained it."

Cheers,
Buster

 

Achim,

My sights are still firmly set on your RCAF Omega, so please contact me before you do anything drastic with it.

Cheers,

Darren

 

My 9 salutes your 6!

 

Nice Formation Work!

 

Nice collection. I picked up a basket case one a few years back and have been looking for parts ever since and with Omega's new policy not letting their authorized dealers repair or sell parts for these older watches it looks like I may have to send it to the Omega factory in Biel and spend a small fortune to have it restored. You don't happen to have a cache of hoarded parts lying around do you

 

Hi,
I don't have a lot of spare Omega parts, but what are you specifically looking for?
Cheers,
Buster

 

Hi; I was just kidding when I asked if you had a cache of parts. Actually I wasn't kidding about my HA60 being a basket case and I'm not really sure what all I need because I haven't taken the watch apart. I've never worked on any of the complicated watches i.e.. automatics, chronographs, etc. only straight forward manuals and pocket watches. I'm only a hobbyist with a few watches but I couldn't pass up the 60. It needs crystal, pusher, crown and stem and tube, case back, and I found a small piece inside that looks to be the end of the setting lever spring. Also needs a couple of jewels for the runners and they look like the pivots are broke. Lol, like I said a basket case. Should probably just part it out but I've got to see if it's feasible to bring it back to life. A watch guy in England said he'd have a look at it,(he did a 62 that needed some of the same work), and the Omega people basically want me to send it to their restoration shop in Biel to see if it can be restored while telling me at the same time there are no spare parts for the watch. I'll probably send it for an estimate and if it's not too outrageous get it done since I really hate to see watches like this die.

 

Hi,
yes, regrettably this one sounds like it needs a lot of help and beyond he scope of my parts. I don't think I'd send it to Biel as it would come back with a bunch of new looking items. Are you able to PM me some photos of your 60? Where are you located?
Buster