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MaiLollo
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105.012-66 HF strapped to the wrist, currently the only one on rotation. My Gf's daily 168.005.
Northern part of France, pretty cool hikes around here

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Today, also (for a change), a pocket watch. This 1908 model 21-jewel, 16-size Waltham Crescent Street. This watch served for approx. 45 years in the bib overalls of a Canadian Pacific Railway employee who began his career with the railroad in 1917, as an engine wiper. Progressed to apprentice fireman in 1918 at which time he needed a railroad standard watch. This is it. He became an engineer in 1938, and used this watch until he retired circa 1962. It had been serviced 33 times by the same watch inspector over those years, twice by someone else, and once by me. It had been in sick bay for several years, requiring a replacement setting lever. A member of the local railroad watch collecting community came to my rescue, with the part I needed. Replaced the lever today. While at it, I went to my stash and found a NOS glass crystal to replace a plastic one. Good to wear it again. Some might consider it rather homely, but such watches were not for decoration. They were a tool. I have met the family, and they provided me with archival material which contributes to making this an interesting watch. At least, to me.

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Hi, I'm new to the forum here looking to get a vintage Omega for my dad.
Personally I wear neither an Omega nor a mechanical watch, I have a hybrid smartwatch that I use for the notification and other features until I can afford something like a speedmaster or IWC chrono
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It is a little big at 43mm and my wrist is tiny (not even 5cm wide)
 
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dougiedude dougiedude
To a photo shoot:

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I love those violaceous reflections on the bezel and bracelet!
 
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Jwit Jwit
🤨Danger danger new watch syndrome🤨

Nice one! If only it came in a 36-38mm size though.
 
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Early tropical Bart on our very own handmade OMGRLX distressed red Horween Chromexcel one piece NATO strap with a Rolex buckle...
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Hi, I'm new to the forum here looking to get a vintage Omega for my dad.
Personally I wear neither an Omega nor a mechanical watch, I have a hybrid smartwatch that I use for the notification and other features until I can afford something like a speedmaster or IWC chrono
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IXF8CQe.jpg

It is a little big at 43mm and my wrist is tiny (not even 5cm wide)
Hi and welcome to the house of fun.....
 
watchdaddy1
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Stuck OTW. Falling in love all over again w/ this 1 & some new shoes to throw on it today

 
Mad Dog
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For today, double dog Seikos...6309-7049 from 1986 and reissue SRP777K1 from 2016...

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