That is a spectacular watch, and a terrific backstory!

Dec 02, 2020,07:27 AM
 

I hope you have many years of enjoyment and friendship.

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This is a VERY special hump day for me and wanted to share it with you all...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 2nd, 2020-03:15
How do I start. This community has brought me so much joy over the years that I really cannot quantify it in words. One of the many benefits is making new friends that we would never have met anywhere else. Fortunately for me, I have made some amazing and...  

I think I can imagine how you feel...

 
 By: dedestexhes : December 2nd, 2020-03:44
I have a Longines chrono from 1923 with the 13.33 movement. Yours is an absolute beauty! Sorry for my bad picture, it is an old one... Dirk ...  

Hmmmm sublime!

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2020-07:11

Amazing for an 87YO!

 
 By: S F : December 2nd, 2020-03:49
Truly special and big congrats! I think will look a killer with alligator strap. Like the movement filling up the case nicely. A great addition to your collection!

Thanks SF, she is a beauty, even better IRL than in photos...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 2nd, 2020-04:00
She is already on an aged nubuck chocolate alligator strap but the photo did not show it well. Here is another photo 😁 ...  

A truly beautiful watch!

 
 By: sham1 : December 2nd, 2020-04:03
Not only is the breath taking movement but I love the dial even more than the movement with its Breguet hands and numerals.

Many thanks πŸ˜‰

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 2nd, 2020-05:00

Thank you, very kind 😊 πŸ™

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 2nd, 2020-07:21

I am so happy for you my friend

 
 By: Mike H : December 2nd, 2020-05:54
This old granny actually looks absolutely gorgeous and still quite fresh and young . Now that I seee it I am not surprised you were so excited while waiting for the parcel to arrive… The scars are part of life, of course it is a pity but c'est la vie. You... 

Very kind, thanks Mike. She might be an old granny but I must admit that she is the most beautiful granny I have ever seen πŸ˜‰πŸ˜

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 2nd, 2020-07:24
And this is for Ted, you can now officially call me the GILF hunter πŸ€ͺπŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ (hope no one takes offense πŸ˜‰)

I am really looking forward to seeing her at the earliest possible

 
 By: Mike H : December 2nd, 2020-07:53
She looks really cool and pretty

Very true mon ami. I prefer modern to vintage for peace of mine and many other factors BUT I could not resist the charm of this beauty...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 2nd, 2020-09:04
Just look at her ❀😍πŸ”₯. How could I say no πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ BIG LOVE πŸ’˜ Even my wife say she thinks it is one of the most beautiful watches I own πŸ€ͺ😜

huge congratulations, J !

 
 By: Seeks : December 2nd, 2020-07:15
Great story and friendship... plus an awesome watch. a 33.3 chrono is a great catch! Enjoy the watch. Superb pics as usual

That is a spectacular watch, and a terrific backstory!

 
 By: toddg : December 2nd, 2020-07:27
I hope you have many years of enjoyment and friendship.

Many thanks πŸ˜πŸ˜‰πŸ‘

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 2nd, 2020-11:25

Congratulations on getting this one ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 2nd, 2020-07:49
Special memories being created.

Yes sir, me too πŸ˜‰πŸ‘

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 2nd, 2020-22:09

OMG that beauty is a time capsule?!?!

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 2nd, 2020-14:59
Huge congratulations Justin on such an awesome catch. No wonder brands are bringing back re-issues, they look great and stood the test of time.

Does the extract indicate delivery to France, Bruce? . . .

 
 By: Dr No : December 3rd, 2020-12:14
. . . just a guess on my part. It's one of the first 33.3 CHRO made . . . that distinction alone makes it special. Most are nickel-finished; only the earliest batches were frosted in yellow gold. Art

It was delivered to Italy in 1933 Art. And after a bit of research and with Omega's help I discovered that this particular configuration is UBER rare...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : December 3rd, 2020-13:16
In 1933, Omega produced this reference in SS with an enamel dial, pulsation scale, and a combo of tachymetre / telemetre. Then in 1934 they made this reference in yellow gold but with a tachymètre / telemetre and as you said the movement was not frosted y...