Omega Specialties Museum Collection: MD's Watch
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Omega Specialties Museum Collection: MD's Watch

By biw · Aug 8, 2022 · 20 replies
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In a captivating post, WatchProSite member 'biw' introduces his latest acquisition: the Omega Specialties Museum Collection 'The MD's Watch.' This article delves into the unique charm and historical context of this Omega reference, exploring its design nuances and the community's perspective on its place within a collector's rotation. 'biw' provides stunning photography, inviting fellow enthusiasts to appreciate this distinctive timepiece.

New to me. Something different from my Speedies.








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Aug 8, 2022

I can imagine carrying a vintage doctors bag, wearing a bowtie, coat and bowler hat. And this will complete the look. Other watches good for the vintage MD look are 1) Rolex Cellini Prince (the rectangular doctors watch) 2) A deadbeat seconds watch 3) A flyback chrono from Lange Credit: Deployant I feel the pulsometers today are not well thought about. An MD will likely see action, blood, dirt, etc. A rubber strap, high MRI magnetism resistance, and a scratch-proof case is needed. And stealth is

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hoseachandra
Aug 8, 2022

38 mm case size is perfect too. Too bad the price is out of my league.

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Subexplorer
Aug 8, 2022

... hand set. Overall a very elegant and classic presence on the wrist. Its movement 3203 has been subject to some critics among aficionados (it´s the same movement used for the Speedmaster 1957/2007 50 Years Commemorative model) but I personally had no problems with it in any of these two watches I own in my collection so far. In any case it is a beautiful watch I like so much and you have captured in all its glory in your stunning photographs. Mine says Hello! and I wish you much enjoyment wit

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quattro98
Aug 10, 2022

I can't imagine palpating a pulse and pressing a chrono pusher without taking the watch off and holding it like a stopwatch.

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Aug 10, 2022

One can use his left hand (if the watch is on the left), the palpate the pulse, and the right hand will be free to operate the pushers.

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quattro98
Aug 10, 2022

I vaguely remember thinking through this in the past and coming up with the same approach. I suppose it becomes second nature to those who actually use one in practice.

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