Seasoned members often respond to questions with references to charts, manuals and sites that they use. They often have tips and tricks for dealing with Omega, it's website and the world of watches in general. Rather than having us new enthusiasts ask repetitive questions about individual watches, I would like to assemble a compendium of the best reference materials for beginners. Respected Members, What is your Bible? What have you found to be the most interesting, the most informative, the best? Tip of the Hat, Buck
Jim, have a look at the sticky "Omega Watch Resources" in the Modern Omega Forum for website resources, etc. There are also a few books that people tend to use, but most of the information you might want for a while will be somewhere in the online resources.
No Omega book is complete - even the best which is A Journey Through Time. There are general reference books for watch theory and repair, and then there are brand-centric books written by collectors for collectors (Zaf Basha's JLC book for instance). What kind of material are you looking for?
Hi Dennis Omega history, spec's, references and pictures. I would like to develop an educated appreciation of the vintage models and to be able to research specifics with an eye towards dabbling in collecting on a small scale. I have limited funds but ample time, so knowledge will have to guide me in small small steps towards developing this hobby. I have chosen model year 1951, my birth year, as my first goal but my path may lead me there in a roundabout way.
I regularly use 3 sources: 1) A Journey Through Time 2) Omega's vintage database 3) Desmond's website (not so much anymore) Occasionally I'll look at http://www.omegarolex.com to see what a modern Ω has under the hood, and if I want a diagram of a vintage Ω caliber I go to http://www.omega-fanatic.com/pages/omega-movement.php and hope they have it.
For pictures have a look at John Goldberger's books. He tends to focus on the sportier style watches like your soccer timer & Speedmasters, etc, if that's what you're interested in. Nice big pics
Goldberger has two omega books, one on sports watches, the other on general vintage. I've got the non-sports version and really like it. I've posted some pics here, search for goldberger
I like this one for Vintage Seamaster 300: http://thatwatchandmore.blogspot.co...a-seamaster-300.html?_sm_au_=iVVg57gtMjTFWqNr
