A little aged and withered perhaps...

Feb 19, 2013,15:08 PM
 

But still has potential. 

Look forward to seeing how it ends up after restoration.

grumio

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February Melbourne WatchBand GTG

 
 By: AndrewD : February 19th, 2013-12:01
After last years 'breakup' we decided to get together again in 2013. Lots of great conversation and catching up as usual. Here are a few snaps from the evening, although I spent too much time talking and didn't try on many. And we finished with an in-dept...  

Gosh, that Seamaster Calendar looks . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 19th, 2013-12:33
. . . practically brand spanking new! Unusual to see a steel model in such pristine condition. '55?

That particular watch...

 
 By: grumio : February 19th, 2013-14:17
is a project / franken watch of mine. The only thing vintage about it is the movement. Case, dial, hands, crown, all are unused (but correct for the model) Omega service parts. Not really one for the 'purists', but still wears very nicely, IMHO. grumio ...  

Beautiful piece ....

 
 By: nilomis : February 19th, 2013-14:36
It at not be a vestal but its pure enough to me. It seems to be big. What is the case size? Cheers Nilo

It's 34mm only.

 
 By: grumio : February 19th, 2013-14:42
The most common size for Seamasters of the period. 36mm was the 'jumbo' size. Must be my small(ish) wrist that makes it look big. It does have fairly substantial lugs, which give a little more presence. grumio

Ah, popping fresh . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 19th, 2013-14:44
. . . from the parts bin! A valid counterpoint to my aged and withered '56 American issue model . . . . . . that's currently undergoing restoration. ...  

A little aged and withered perhaps...

 
 By: grumio : February 19th, 2013-15:08
But still has potential. Look forward to seeing how it ends up after restoration. grumio

Waiting for my acquisition to come back from repair...

 
 By: mrsnak : February 19th, 2013-19:48
...and a little TLC! This is a very early, and except for the crown, original example. Movement is from '53 or so. ...  

Nice NATO ;) [nt]

 
 By: theobold : February 19th, 2013-16:35

Even Aussies can't survive on beer alone ...

 
 By: AndrewD : February 22nd, 2013-13:02
.... forever. The WatchBand seem to have gone upmarket this year. You were missed and hopefully we can catch up next month. Andrew

Conclusion: it's a jungle out there ...

 
 By: AndrewD : February 22nd, 2013-16:21
and ... trust no one. :-) Andrew