Omega Speedmaster Vintage: Collector's Guide
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Omega Speedmaster Vintage: Collector's Guide

By Dr No · Nov 30, 2021 · 24 replies
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Dr No, a respected voice in the WatchProSite community, shares his latest acquisition: a circa 1951 Omega reference 2657, powered by a Caliber 342 bumper movement. His initial impressions highlight its remarkable accuracy and the allure of its rose gold and black dial combination. This post not only showcases a beautiful vintage Omega but also sparks a community-wide 'Speedy Tuesday' discussion, inviting fellow collectors to share their wristwear.

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. . . with the most recent addition . . .




. . . on my wrist.  Ca '51 ref 2657 powered by . . .




. . . a cal 342 bumper movement.  On my wrist since Sunday . . . currently +/- 0. 

What's on your wrists, gents?


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MD
mdg
Nov 30, 2021
Love the vintage stuff...

...the dials were clean and the movements were simple : )

DR
Dr No
Nov 30, 2021
I'll post macros later this week . . .

. . . as the quick 'n dirty doesn't do the dial justice. Rose gold and black is my favorite combo . . . when I saw this one, it took all of two seconds to come to a decision. Art

MD
mdg
Nov 30, 2021
Here's mine...

...which I received as a present from my uncle who got it in South America in the '60s. My watchmaker tells me the movement is Omega but he forgot to take photos when he opened it up for cleaning. I may try that myself if it's a snap-on back.

AG
agyzace
Nov 30, 2021
Wow

Pure horological class!! Enjoy!!

AM
amanico
Nov 30, 2021
Big love for that one!

CP
Cpt Scarlet
Nov 30, 2021
Good call Art …

Enjoying a vintage Tuesday !

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