Vintage Omega: Iconic Models & History

Dr No · 2022-03-13T17:05:46Z

Discover Dr No's vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional, a 'Moonwatch' with a unique story, found after 40 years. Explore its history and collector insights.

Dr No, a long-time collector, shares the exciting acquisition of his first Omega Speedmaster Professional. This article delves into the unique provenance of his new timepiece, a vintage 'Moonwatch' with a fascinating backstory involving a horse chariot driver and a four-decade slumber in a drawer. Dr No's detailed account offers a rare glimpse into the journey of a vintage watch from discovery to a collector's wrist.

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The acquired Omega Speedmaster Professional was discovered in a drawer after forty years, having been originally awarded to Fern Pacquet, a horse chariot trainer, in the early 1970s.
The watch sustained damage in the late 1970s during an accident at Pompano Beach, where it scraped against a guard rail, dislodging some hands, leading to its storage.
Fern Pacquet Jr. discovered the watch and sold it to a Southern California dealer, who then obtained an extract from Omega to confirm its authenticity and integrity.
Despite the seller's claim of a recent service, Dr No plans for his Omega-certified watchmaker to perform a thorough tear-down and assessment, indicating a cautious approach to vintage acquisitions.
Dr No expresses his intention to wear the watch, even with its imperfections, emphasizing that a watch's purpose is to be enjoyed and worn.
This Speedmaster Professional is Dr No's first 'Pro' model, following previous ownership of two Mk II Speedmasters, and he is already considering adding a modern 3861 caliber model to his collection.

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AuHavrePro

Mar 13, 2022

THE Omega. Cheers! Filip

TeutonicCarFan

Mar 13, 2022

I figured you had a speedmaster. Looks good !

Dr No

Mar 13, 2022

. . . delivered September 1970.

Dr No

Mar 13, 2022

. . . but still waiting for delivery. I've owned two Mk II Speedmasters in the past but both are long gone. This is the first Pro in my possession. Planning on visiting my watchmaker Friday to assess its performance; might not wear it 'til then.

Cpt Scarlet

Mar 13, 2022

It looks out of this world 😬

Dr No

Mar 13, 2022

. . . who was impressed by its condition. As well he should, seeing as how it had been literally found in a drawer after four decades. The original owner was Fern Pacquet, a horse chariot driver (or would it be jockey?) who was awarded the Speedmaster for his services as a trainer at Pompano Beach in the early '70s. In the late '70s he was involved in an accident at Pompano Beach where he scraped the Speedy against the guard rail, knocking some of the hands off. Apparently he stashed it away in

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