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Great catch!
Apr 20, 2019,22:04 PM
...and a lovely story. Thank you for sharing
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Who says 13 . . .
By: Dr No : April 20th, 2019-21:41
. . . is an unlucky number? Several months ago, my vintage Omega collection numbered an even dozen chronomètres. Six 30T2rg variants, three Connies, a ref 2499 Jubilee, a second-generation SM cal 505, and the sole Genève chronometer reference. Not a bad h...
Great catch!
By: claes_t : April 20th, 2019-22:04
...and a lovely story. Thank you for sharing Best
That it is, claes . . .
By: Dr No : April 20th, 2019-22:09
. . . I've a few great catches, but this is probably the greatest. And certainly the most gratifying. Best, Art
Without Abel's help, I'd never have even . . .
By: Dr No : April 20th, 2019-22:43
. . . bothered. It's really on his account that I now own it. We - Abel and myself - refer to this Omega as our 'Special Project'. Our friendship goes back many years, but this Special Project of ours cemented it. He truly is a friend for life. We're most...
Thank you so much my friend!! Iβm moved by
By: Subexplorer : April 21st, 2019-07:42
Your kind words indeed! I wish this Special Project Omega will bring much joy to you and will always remind you about our friendship!! All the best! Abel
Grazi, Don Nico! . . .
By: Dr No : April 21st, 2019-00:52
. . . and here's hoping you'll be able to see the Special Project in the metal someday. Best, Art
There's a Tiffany 2364 in my collection . . .
By: Dr No : April 21st, 2019-00:58
. . . a jumbo 2366 chronometer, and a black engraved dial Connie accented in rose gold. This one is rarer than all but the Tiffany. I doubt more than a score were produced in this configuration. Art
Thanks, Captain! I expect it will be a few months . . .
By: Dr No : April 21st, 2019-14:04
. . . before I get to enjoy my latest vintage acquisition on my wrist. Abel said he observed timing results of ~ - 3 minutes per day. So off to my watchmaker first for servicing. Looking for an authentic pink gold Omega buckle, and of course a proper stra...
I merely found it, Jeff . . .
By: Dr No : April 21st, 2019-14:05
. . . Abel did all the heavy lifting. It's every bit his trophy as much as mine . . .
Lol! [nt]
By: Subexplorer : April 25th, 2019-19:37
I never mentioned your daughter's involvement . . .
By: Dr No : April 21st, 2019-14:17
. . . which was essential to our adventure! She brought the precious Omega to America on her wrist, and mailed it expertly wrapped with an endearing card. Thanks, Eugenia! Warmest, Art ...
A great story......
By: Biezmez : April 24th, 2019-08:14
....a nice watch and true teamwork. Many congrats on the find, so lucky to be a part of such a helpful community. Chris.