What was your first Omega watch?

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steelfish

·Dec 17, 2019

Started with a 2531.80 about 17 years ago. Never had an Omega prior to that. The slippery slope:black 42mm PO when they first came out. Then came a frenzy of:

- Orange 42mm PO
- Coaxial Bond GMT
- Electric Blue Seamaster
- 2264
- 2254
- Another black 42mm PO
- 8900 Speedy
- 8900 43.5mm PO
- Latest grey dial Seamaster
- Blue dial latest Seamaster

I only have the 9300 Speedy and Blue Seamaster now (although I have other brand watches). I think it's safe to say I do prefer my Omegas! I dread to think of the depreciation I've swallowed over the years.

 

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dbfagan

·Dec 17, 2019

A Constellation with the day and date in the late ‘80’s. Had I only known then what I know now😀. Sadly the battery leaked and destroyed the watch

 

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briarworm

·Dec 17, 2019

I have tried to only own one watch at a time, I started with a speedmaster reduced, then a 2504 aqua Terra, then a speedmaster pro, now i have a 165.010 (or whatever the 562 cal date variant is) seamaster that I think I am finally satisfied with

 

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pippy

·Dec 17, 2019

Lostpuppy116

That is a beautiful watch. Especially from a mother-in-law. Have you had it serviced to see if there is a James Bond type of recording device installed? I am kidding of course. Many on the forum wishes (myself included) for such a nice gift from an in-law.

Thank you. She was a very special lady. Her daughter and I celebrated 50 years this past August.

 

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Brez

·Dec 17, 2019

UncleBuck

Thanks for serving! Lots of Vets here. Honored to give you a first like.
Love your watch and strap even though I'm a vintage guy.
My "new" watch is 48 yrs. old but also a "coming home".
3 posts in 5 years.....you been busy?

Very cool, Brez.

UncleBuck, thank you. Just a little 😀

 

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watch.zee

·Dec 27, 2019

My first was a speedy racing 40mm. But I quickly traded it for a speedy FOIS. I had fun with the FOIS for a year and changed it to the 60th trilogy until now. I'm sure this will be in my collection for a very long time.

 

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Eve

·Dec 27, 2019

My first Omega was this Seamster:

It didnt stay long in my posession. Although I liked it a lot, i ended up trading it for the best watch ever..😗 😁 My 2254 which is still in my collection 😀

Edited: Dec 27, 2019

 

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Syzygy

·Dec 27, 2019

Everyone seems to be posting some really nice 'first Omegas'...I on the other hand, paid my noobie tax with this '37 R17.8. I then found OF, and have learned enough to know I should never buy a vintage watch on a whim, and that this one is an obvious re-dial, and who knows what else is incorrect... Thank you all for sharing your wisdom and beautiful watches!

Next, after much reading and education from the OF members, I tracked down this 3592.50 Apollo XI and have been smitten ever since.

 

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base615

·Dec 27, 2019

Gold capped Seamaster KO 2846 / cal 501.

it had the most perfect dial. The tiniest bit of rubbing on the lugs and I stupidly thought I could flip it and find better. I never have and it’s on the massive list of watch mistakes I regret.

 

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jlam1127

·Dec 27, 2019

The SMPO with the quarter orange bezel.... will probably never part with this piece....

 

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Hoddspur

·Dec 27, 2019

Ultraman - first and only Omega 👍

 

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Fabrice M

·Dec 27, 2019

My only Omega is the Speedmaster Trilogy. I love the watch... I am looking for a second Omega to add to my collection, but I am not sure which one yet. Maybe the Seamaster trilogy. I also like the P O.

 

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SurvivingJoe

·Dec 27, 2019

Mine is a new SeaMaster 300M w/ CeraGold, just can resist the charm.

 

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kgb33

·Dec 30, 2019

First and only so far is a SMP quartz .

 

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tpatta

·Dec 30, 2019·Happily spending my daughter’s inheritance

Bought this one almost 6 years ago right here on the Omega Forum. Started me on an adventure of a lifetime. Thanks to @usmc93 for my first, and to all of the other sellers I have done business with over the years for helping me build my collection.

 

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imranbecks

·Dec 30, 2019

This was my first... From 7 years ago.

 

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ckhaing

·Oct 3, 2021

3570.50, lost in 2014
now only have cards and box
paid 2.5k usd

Well, no one told me about her, what could I do?
Well, no one told me about her, though they all knew
But it's too late to say you're sorry
How would I know, why should I care?
Please don't bother tryin' to find her
She's not there

But it's too late to say you're sorry
How would I know, why should I care?
Please don't bother tryin' to find her
She's not there

(credit to zombies)

Edited: Oct 8, 2021

 

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gbesq

·Oct 3, 2021

1976 Speedmaster 145.022.

 

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ducatiti

·Oct 3, 2021

Six years ago, purchased my first Omega. (AT on right)

Added all three below in the collection two months ago within a week. Glad i went with three watches instead of one GMT master 😀

Edited: Oct 3, 2021

 

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Fish70

·Oct 3, 2021

Speedmaster Reduced reference 3510.50.00 from a seller in Japan in around 2004. Wore it on a leather strap most of the time. Great watch, sold it for a profit.