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Sidestep
Mar 05, 2024,14:20 PM
Hi Art,
The Sidestep was a contemporary of the Emil Lange 1815 Moonphase. Both were made at about the same time (Sidestep slightly later), both in PT and RG, both limited, both the exact same size and with the same base movement.
I don't own one but have spent time with them. I do own a PT 1815 Moonphase.
For many people, the Sidestep would be too small. But for someone who appreciates, say, vintage Omega pieces, it'd be just fine. The movement engraving on the Sidestep is spectacular. Very beautiful, and also un-Lange-like. The Sidestep was never very popular because people didn't love the dial. They never took off on the preowned market like the 1815 Moonphases did because much of the Sidestep's appeal isn't visible until you take the watch off and turn it over.
Hopefully more people will post pics -- and there may be some old archived pics.