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Your top 5 Vintage Non-Omega Watches
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ErichPryde
·I realize you asked for non-omega recommendations but honestly, there are so many good watches from Omega that can be had for under your budget amount. Why not go for a 2254.50? It's definitely modern or "neo"-Vintage, but a wildly respected and very well-wearing piece.
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https://www.fratellowatches.com/nachos-gada-watch-the-omega-seamaster-professional-300m-2254-50-00/
Or, a Speedmaster Mk II, which you could probably find in that budget as well:
The Omega flightmaster 145.013/036 just beyond that price point. These are Truly special, unmistakably vintage.
(Photo is of @Makesbelieve 's watch)
The flightmaster thread
Then you also have the 145.016 seamasters, which are really awesome looking watches that fit most of your size and possibly price criteria.
Image from a sale listing, @Scarecrow Boat sold this one last year for 3.4k-4k somewhere.
The 145.006/145.016 Seamaster chronograph research thread
These Styles are, perhaps a bit out of what you ordinarily look at, which is why I recommended the cushion case of the Seamaster chronograph and the UFO case of the flight master and Mark II.
Img source:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/nachos-gada-watch-the-omega-seamaster-professional-300m-2254-50-00/
Or, a Speedmaster Mk II, which you could probably find in that budget as well:
The Omega flightmaster 145.013/036 just beyond that price point. These are Truly special, unmistakably vintage.
(Photo is of @Makesbelieve 's watch)
The flightmaster thread
Then you also have the 145.016 seamasters, which are really awesome looking watches that fit most of your size and possibly price criteria.
Image from a sale listing, @Scarecrow Boat sold this one last year for 3.4k-4k somewhere.
The 145.006/145.016 Seamaster chronograph research thread
These Styles are, perhaps a bit out of what you ordinarily look at, which is why I recommended the cushion case of the Seamaster chronograph and the UFO case of the flight master and Mark II.
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Gav1967
··Tend not to fret too much
The Omega flightmaster 145.013/036 just beyond that price point. These are Truly special, unmistakably vintage.
(Photo is of @Makesbelieve 's watch)
The flightmaster thread
Definitely on my wish list but I'm very wary they are a bit of a minefield to find a great example that's all genuine
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ErichPryde
·Definitely on my wish list but I'm very wary they are a bit of a minefield to find a great example that's all genuine
145.013 with cadmium yellow chrono hands is one I'd like.🥰
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Gav1967
··Tend not to fret too much
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p_rover
·Then you also have the 145.016 seamasters, which are really awesome looking watches that fit most of your size and possibly price criteria.
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vibe
·Instead of 5 watches at $3k each maybe spread it out so you have the following:
1) around $5-6K rolex explorer (14270 or 114270?) or IWC mark XV (or a XII)
2) $3K cool diver seiko 62MAS, slim Willard, Yema Superman, seamaster 120
3) $2K something classic and thin IWC, polerouter
4) modern diver or chrono
5) g shock
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1) around $5-6K rolex explorer (14270 or 114270?) or IWC mark XV (or a XII)
2) $3K cool diver seiko 62MAS, slim Willard, Yema Superman, seamaster 120
3) $2K something classic and thin IWC, polerouter
4) modern diver or chrono
5) g shock
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TIMElyBehaviour
·Sorry I didn’t see the initial post with the price limit. I thought it was just post your 5. Apologies, didn’t intent to come off as a cockerel.
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Bill Sohne
··Bill @ ΩFHi Cbm1590
great topic! I am going to hijack it !
“Your top 5 Vintage Non-Omega Watches”
@Dan S great topic for tomorrow things with springs Clubhouse !
let me ad a few to this thread
14k gold Cricket if you want a alarm !
Certina DS 288 hi-beat
Any Val 72 variance …
Zenith chronometer w 5011 moonphase
Zenith 133.8 Bumper Chronometre tank !
A Rolex … steel Bomby bubble back
Early Certina DS Diver
A UG Railrouter
Longines Ultra-Chron Railroad dial ….
GP HIGH FREQ manual wind ! Railroad grade ….
Don’t forget a last of the American manual winds from Elgin with “ dynamic posised balance “. !
and. Longines RE 280 manual wind railroad grade chronometer !
Good hunting
Bill
great topic! I am going to hijack it !
“Your top 5 Vintage Non-Omega Watches”
@Dan S great topic for tomorrow things with springs Clubhouse !
let me ad a few to this thread
14k gold Cricket if you want a alarm !
Certina DS 288 hi-beat
Any Val 72 variance …
Zenith chronometer w 5011 moonphase
Zenith 133.8 Bumper Chronometre tank !
A Rolex … steel Bomby bubble back
Early Certina DS Diver
A UG Railrouter
Longines Ultra-Chron Railroad dial ….
GP HIGH FREQ manual wind ! Railroad grade ….
Don’t forget a last of the American manual winds from Elgin with “ dynamic posised balance “. !
and. Longines RE 280 manual wind railroad grade chronometer !
Good hunting
Bill
Probably been covered but I didn’t find it and I’d like to know everyone’s thoughts. I’m building my collection search list. What are your top 5 non-Omega vintage watches? A few caveats: they must be reachable (for me) price-wise (let’s say under $3000), they must be pre-1970, and nothing over 42mm. Let keep it to wrist watches. I have a good idea of my list in the pocket watch realm.
I don’t have a top 5 pounded out but my list might include Longines, Universal Geneve, Seiko, Nivada Grenchen, and I’d like to have a true military piece…I know I’m missing some great ones, hence the question. That list is certainly subject to change. Pics from your collection would be great! Fire away!
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Pvt-Public
·Anything Bellmatic
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hejsam
·It must be these 5 for me
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p.giannakis
·A few others to consider
Teardrop Zenith should be well under a grand
Birch and Gaydon (zenith) under 3k
Diwen under a grand
Rotary circa a grand
Others sub $600
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Matty01
·Do you have a reference number for that Rotary?
FS - Rotary Aquaplunge 666 Diver, late-1960s | Omega Forums
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Screwbacks
·i can't say more enough of this 1930's driver's watch.
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Pascal S
·Speaking of Elgin, what about a nice American made automatic?
