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  1. hansaboy Mar 14, 2023

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    @Nupero !

    Thanks for for your answer, and thanks for starting this CLUB!!
    There is not so much written about the Cosmic (comparing to Speedys...:D)!

    So please do share more info and links to other website?:thumbsup:
     
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  2. Nupero Mar 14, 2023

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    As far as I know, there are no collectors' websites dedicated to Cosmics. Not that many people are passionate about this reference. All the info I have gathered is in the first post and I will keep updating it if I find something interesting :)
     
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  3. Nupero Mar 14, 2023

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    I can't believe it took me almost two years to realize that the "strange ding" on my Cosmic is in fact a Portuguese import tax hallmark, aka the armadillo. The chap who sold me the watch was from... Portugal... and still I didn't put two and two together until today ::facepalm2::

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  4. hansaboy Mar 14, 2023

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    Incredible story and incredible watch!!:thumbsup:
     
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  5. trey4481 Apr 4, 2023

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    why did they ding the watch?
     
  6. Nupero Apr 4, 2023

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    It was to mark that the import tax had been paid on a particular watch. A Portuguese tax officer could easily spot a watch with or with-out the hallmark ding and then act accordingly.

    "Watches imported into Portugal from 1938 to 1985 were stamped with a distinctive hallmark (marca de contraste or just contraste) depending on the case metal. The law regulating the hallmarks actually dates from 1932 but it was only fully implemented in 1938. These hallmarks were applied manually, via a stamp (punção), during the importation process, at one of the regional Assay Offices (Contrastarias), which operated at the National Mint."
    https://www.watchfreeks.com/attachments/portuguese-hallmarks-pdf.135238/
     
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  7. trey4481 Apr 4, 2023

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    That's honestly super cool IMO
     
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  8. trey4481 Apr 5, 2023

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    upload_2023-4-5_12-7-37.png upload_2023-4-5_12-7-55.png upload_2023-4-5_12-8-6.png upload_2023-4-5_12-8-17.png hello all, is this legit?
     
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  9. trey4481 Apr 5, 2023

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    sorry if this is not the place for this post! still learning!
     
  10. tnt9 Apr 5, 2023

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    all is good on it, very nice Cosmic!


    my EX says hello:)

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  11. trey4481 Apr 5, 2023

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    can you get her number for me haha
     
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  12. trey4481 Apr 6, 2023

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    I ended up winning it! My first Cosmic!!!
     
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  13. trey4481 Apr 13, 2023

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    Am I cool now?

    If you want better photos the ones they took above are your ticket haha
     
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  14. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Apr 14, 2023

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  15. wagudc Apr 14, 2023

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    I really enjoy that style of hands, and the two-tone dial with second subdivisions.
     
  16. UWG Apr 15, 2023

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  17. jinkster Apr 18, 2023

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    Whats the thoughts on this.....is it junk? omega.jpeg omega 2.jpeg omega 3.jpeg omega 4.jpeg omega5.jpeg
     
  18. jinkster Apr 18, 2023

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    worth buying?
     
  19. Nupero Apr 18, 2023

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    Hello! Please open a dedicated thread for your inquiry :)
     
  20. toth6570 Apr 28, 2023

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    I recently bought a manual seamaster cosmic jeffersonia dial. I fell in love with the dial and unfortunately I know that it has a scratch on it. I by no means think this is a perfect specimen of a watch but I wanted to share because it’s my baby! F9FBB970-0041-4C8F-8836-8655F20A89DC.jpeg
     
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