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  1. ramon

    ramon Dec 13, 2012

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    Hello, I am trying to figure out what model and year this is. It was my Grandfathers but over time my Father has misplaced it. All I have is this picture and I was wondering what model this is so I can buy him a replacement. Thanks!

    $(KGrHqZHJBwE+J4F45pBBP2lC41w5w~~60_12.JPG
     
  2. mondodec

    mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Dec 13, 2012

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    I think you'll find it is a US cased handwind made in the 70s. Norman Morris the uS agent produced a number of case variations on dress watches, the minimalist design being based on the Movado museum watch.

    Really need to see the inner case back and movement top fully identify it.

    Cheers

    Desmond
     
  3. ramon

    ramon Dec 13, 2012

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    I have this Picture also if it helps $(KGrHqZHJBwE+J4F45pBBP2lDCMt8Q~~60_12.JPG
     
  4. X350 XJR Ω 1

    X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Dec 13, 2012

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    As Desmond said these were US made.

    Fitted with the caliber 620 and later the 625 movement.

    The case ref is D 6672, 14k gold.

    There was no model name as far as I am aware. Made from the early/mid 60s into the mid 70s.
     
  5. ramon

    ramon Dec 13, 2012

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    Ah I see, so I assume it is a hard piece to find?
     
  6. MyVintageOmega

    MyVintageOmega Dec 13, 2012

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    Interesting......have never seen this watch.....until now. Can't be too common and may be difficult to find an identical. IMO
     
  7. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Dec 13, 2012

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    Uncommmon doesn't always equal rare or desirable.
     
  8. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 13, 2012

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    I've seen several of these on eBay over the years. The sellers sometimes hype up a connection to the Movado Museum watch which is non-existant. This watch design was created by Nathan George Horwitt, an American designer. Several watch companies made versions of this design, beginning in 1947. Neither Movado (nor apparently) Omega had a license to use this design at that time.

    What is interesting is that the version that is actually in the museum (in this case, the Museum of Modern Art in New York) was not made by Movado, but by LeCoultre. Movado purchased the design rights from Mr. Horwitt in the 1970's, and from that point forward was the design was called "Museum".

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    http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?object_id=3323

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_George_Horwitt

    Hope this helps,
    gatorcpa
     
  9. X350 XJR Ω 1

    X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Dec 13, 2012

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    These are actually quite common, with a variety of dials.

    Here are just a few available on eBay right now.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-14-k-...038342469?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item416f30c945Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Men...148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416f0fbb14Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-1970s...841806872?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4d07b55818Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  10. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 22, 2012

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    Trouble is, as a watch, the design is almost impossible to read the time off, is not overly current, and frankly is too closely linked with Movado. I seriously don't like dials without at least hour markers.
     
  11. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Dec 22, 2012

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    I'll leave the jokes about drunk watch viewing to others. :p