winther502
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Appetite is growing
Jul 05, 2017,09:19 AM
Hi Georges
Thanks for the background info. I'm becoming more and more intrigued by the Chronometre history, and have ordered Fritz von Osterhausen's Wristwatch Chronometers.
Looking forward to some great hours of history lessons !
Yours
Jacob / Copenhagen
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My Chronometre'
By: winther502 : June 9th, 2017-14:55
My Omega Chronometre A 1940’s Omega Chronometre has been vaguely on my radar for a long time. Now and again I’ve perused through the online dealers and Ebay’s meager assortment of chronometre’s, but usually found the prices to high or the quality (redials...
Congrats on a very nice pair!
By: blomman Mr Blue : June 10th, 2017-01:51
I think with the right watchmaker, a Chronometre precision should not be a problem. Best Blomman
You're a . . .
By: Dr No : June 15th, 2017-08:22
. . . very fortunate guy. To find two original Ω chronomètres within such a short period of time is practically an act of Providence. The ref 2367 is nothing short of spectacular; I've only seen one other steel reference with a rose gold bezel. They're ex...
Extract and thanks
By: winther502 : June 24th, 2017-05:30
Dear Sirs Thank you very much for your comments and suggestions. They are really appreciated. I splashed out on an extract from the Omega archive, which seems confirms Franco’s theses, that the two-tone versions were often sent to the Argentinian market. ...
Appetite is growing
By: winther502 : July 5th, 2017-09:19
Hi Georges Thanks for the background info. I'm becoming more and more intrigued by the Chronometre history, and have ordered Fritz von Osterhausen's Wristwatch Chronometers. Looking forward to some great hours of history lessons ! Yours Jacob / Copenhagen...
the Omega Saga book is a must have for any collector
By: georgeszaslavsky : July 5th, 2017-09:31
It would have helped you to understand how much Omega focused on extreme accuracy since the calibre 19 in the DDR or very best grade in the 1900's. Three of the most famous Omega chronometry watchmakers were Alfred Jacquard, Rene Ory and André Brielmann. ...
Well, we now have an answer to the burning question . . .
By: Dr No : August 28th, 2017-18:20
. . . as to the cost of a 14 kt ref 2364 back in the day. This photo was relayed by my pal West Coast Bill (not to be confused with Bill Sohne, who's an East Coast kinda guy!). West Coast Bill specializes in bumper Ω chronometers, and has a collection as ...
What about inflation!
By: Biezmez : August 30th, 2017-12:06
...and according to the inflation calculator this is would be something like $4700 and $5500 today.