Yes, we did a thread on "Favorite under $1000" before, but this time it's no holds barred:

What is, in your view, the BEST vintage Omega?

You can base it on rarity, value, appearance, fit on your wrist..... whatever your qualifications are.

 

My two are a bit simpler. It took me flipping one to realize it, and checking out THOUSANDS of the other to be sure.

Centenary reference 2500:



Besides it fitting like it was custom made for me, it's got some of my favorite characteristics - gold two tone dial being the top of the list followed by a low profile. Mating it with one of Kelaran's like-buttah gator straps turns it into quite possibly my favorite vintage watch to wear of my collection.




Constellation reference 2799:





Gee, another two tone gold dial - whoda thunk it? This watch is IMO the quintessential Connie. Yes, there are more rare models. And yes, there are more valuable versions of the same case (Cloissone, stepped dial). But this one has all the textbook features I wanted. It took me years of sorting through pie pan listings (for myself and other members), buyng and flipping, and even a tremendous beginner's mistake that would make most people nauseous, to find out what my favorite is. Besides, who doesn't dig caseback medallions?

 

My choice is somewhat obvious & predictable, but it has to be the Speedmaster:

 

Nice pair my friend. Caseback medallions like that one make my knees feel weak...

 

30t2rg. As good as it gets.

 

Yes a real original example. Not mine sadly. Pic shamelessy borrowed. The reissue watches were done with caliber 269, a subsecond 30mm caliber.

 

berlin had only a few; the munich watchfair saw most of these ......they came from the biggest dealer in israel. kind regards. achim

 

My favourite, just a dream, is the first "Tourbillon" by Omega.
After: 1) seamaster neptune cloissone;
2) Speedmaster 2915;
3) a 30T2RG chronometer;
4) Constellation grand luxe;
5) first Seamaster certified chronometer with "second" at "6".

Obviously all in perfect condition and with their box & papers .......

I know, just a dream.

Giuseppe.

 

Later issue dial in the correct vintage case and movement but a high quality printing. A boxful of these were sold at a berlin watch fair several years ago
Boxful? Of dials or complete watches?
What is the distinguishing characteristic that tells you it's one of the
"Berlin" or "Munich" dials?.
When you say "later issue dial", do you mean by Omega for replacement?
Or By a forger?

Thanks
John

 

What is the distinguishing characteristic that tells you it's one of the
"Munich" dials?, vs. the Omega issue?

 

So this one is original Omega:?



And is this a "Munich" Dail?

 

Loved this one - serviced it and it was a family piece so no chance to offer to buy it from the owner...



Cheers, Al