The charm of vintage Omega watches

[Catalin C]

This is my Omega Constellation ref. 168.004. Adding a black-and-white filter to the photo highlighted the charm and elegance of vintage Omega timepieces.

 

[OptimumTime]

nice shoot. Black and white does this justice. I love vintage watches, but they can really eat up the budget with service and don't seem to sell for as much as you'd expect.

 

[gbesq]

OptimumTime

I love vintage watches, but they can really eat up the budget with service and don't seem to sell for as much as you'd expect.

I think that really depends upon the particulars of a given vintage watch and exercising prudent judgment when purchasing. Speaking strictly about Omega vintage watches, you're unlikely to lose money over a longer term if you purchase collectible Speedmaster Professionals in good condition at fair value. I think the same can be said for some Constellations with pie pan dials, some Seamaster models with special dials, some cursive Geneve models, Rancheros and some military models as well.

 

[WatchPer]

Edited: Jul 21, 2024

 

[apsm100]

W WatchPer

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*mic drop* 🥰

 

[Catalin C]

gbesq

I think that really depends upon the particulars of a given vintage watch and exercising prudent judgment when purchasing. Speaking strictly about Omega vintage watches, you're unlikely to lose money over a longer term if you purchase collectible Speedmaster Professionals in good condition at fair value. I think the same can be said for some Constellations with pie pan dials, some Seamaster models with special dials, some cursive Geneve models, Rancheros and some military models as well.

I totally agree with you. Investing in vintage Omega watches is a good investment, even though the watch market fluctuates; over time, they will become increasingly valuable. Just like investing in any other collectible item (paintings, porcelain, coins, etc.), investing in watches, besides the satisfaction it brings as a hobby, will also offer monetary benefits

 

[Catalin C]

I fitted my Connie with a BOR bracelet and I love it. Despite the end links (70) which are a little bit too long for the lugs the bracelet is very comfortable. I'm still looking for 512 end links 😀

 

[Dan S]

Catalin C

I fitted my Connie with a BOR bracelet and I love it. Despite the end links (70) which are a little bit too long for the lugs the bracelet is very comfortable. I'm still looking for 512 end links 😀

My apologies if I'm misunderstanding this post, but 512 endlinks will not fit that bracelet. They are for the 5-row BoR (1036, 1502, etc), not the 7-row. And their curved shape isn't really for those lugs anyway.

Edited: Jul 24, 2024

 

[Catalin C]

Dan S

My apologies if I'm misunderstanding this post, but 512 endlinks will not fit that bracelet. They are for the 5-row BoR (1036, 1502, etc), not the 7-row. And their curved shape isn't really for those lugs anyway.

Indeed, sorry for my mistake, instead 522 I wrote 512 😀 . The best end links will fit my 168.004 are 522

 

[Catalin C]

My 166.002 the same with a BOR bracelet (5 rows) what I'm wearing today. Sorry for not posting this on WRUW , I showed this just for underlining the charm of black-white pictures of vintage Omega watches

 

[Risto]

Did someone say charming vintage Omega!
Oh, they can be very very charming!

 

[Catalin C]

Risto

Did someone say charming vintage Omega!
Oh, they can be very very charming!

OMG ... Risto, please make a closer picture in black and white to the watch and post it here. It's too beautiful

 

[Peemacgee]

A bit like this you mean?


(I think I still prefer it in the original pink)

 

[Catalin C]

Peemacgee

A bit like this you mean?


(I think I still prefer it in the original pink)

Still nice in black-white. Anyway ....., congratulation , superb watch

 

[dsd-7]

 

[Catalin C]

dsd-7

Superb !!!

 

[SpeedyPhill]

I really prefer vintage watches as a complete 1964 Speedmaster weighs less than the bracelet of a modern-day Speedmaster.
Favorite Omega Seamaster is the big crown Seamaster 60, great looking " little " watch...
Can't wait to see some new books on vintage Omega models...

 

[BAJJ]

My first vintage Omega, 1963 dome dial constellation, looks lovely in black and white

 

[Catalin C]

SpeedyPhill

I really prefer vintage watches as a complete 1964 Speedmaster weighs less than the bracelet of a modern-day Speedmaster.
Favorite Omega Seamaster is the big crown Seamaster 60, great looking " little " watch...
Can't wait to see some new books on vintage Omega models...

It will be nice to see a book with vintage watches

 

[Catalin C]

BAJJ

My first vintage Omega, 1963 dome dial constellation, looks lovely in black and white

Absolutely gorgeous !!!! 😍 Congratulations for your first Omega. In my opinion, vintage watches look sensational and evoke memories of a time when most photographs were taken in black and white.