1944 Omega: A Vintage Companion Through Time
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1944 Omega: A Vintage Companion Through Time

By Dr No · May 30, 2019 · 32 replies
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. . . to the paradise garden." [ Chez No's backyard, last night] Been laid up for the better part of the week with gout, and recuperating at my parent's place since. (It's a single-story house, among other advantages.) Unable to walk comfortably for more than a minute; went into the backyard for a b

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. . . to the paradise garden."







[Chez No's backyard, last night]

Been laid up for the better part of the week with gout, and recuperating at my parent's place since.  (It's a single-story house, among other advantages.)  Unable to walk comfortably for more than a minute; went into the backyard for a breath of fresh air before nightfall yesterday. 

As I was gazing at the sky and trees, and listening to the songbirds, it occurred to me one of the reasons those of us drawn to vintage watches prefer them is because they remind us that the passage of time permits us to reflect on our personal as well as mankind's troubles.  Since the early '40s, there have been World wars, cold wars, revolutions, recessions, civil strife, plagues, natural disasters, and the like. 

The vintage Omega on my wrist . . .




. . . has been serving timekeeping duty since 1944. 

It's not only a watch; not just a mechanical marvel.  It's a source of no small amount of comfort.

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Dr No
May 30, 2019

. . . in contrast to the usual 16 jewel version. Not quite a chronometer, but special nevertheless.

CP
Cpt Scarlet
May 30, 2019

Hope your on the mend Art as we need you fit for WristScan this weekend 🍻

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Figij005
May 30, 2019

From a commercial in Germany. I think it hits the nail on the head...

SU
Subexplorer
May 30, 2019

...A beautiful watch to accompany you in these painful process... and agree with your ramblings about time pass. These oldies survive the ups and downs of our life and survive generations. Part of their charm... and their mistery. And of the attraction we develop for them. Feel well soon my dear friend!! Abel

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halgedahl
May 30, 2019

An especially lovely work. And I haven't seen many posts that include video references, so that's a good thing to have learned from your trouble. A beautiful garden, a trusted (Omega) companion, and really fine music… hope the pain leaves you soon. Do you ever listen to Brig Fair, or The Florida Suite? Perhaps you already know that Delius's father wanted him to be a businessman. In 1884 (he was 22) he was sent to FL to manage an orange plantation. But soon after, he neglected his duties (becomin

MK
mkvc
May 30, 2019

Sorry you need one, though. Best wishes for a prompt recovery.

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