Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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This ref was introduced in '61, if memory serves correct . . .
. . . which was about the same time aviation trends for military aircraft tended towards delta designs. The lugs are angled and chamfered, in contrast with the prior generation like my ref 2846 . . .
. . . with softer edges.
Moratoriums are made . . .
. . . to be broken. Swore up and down I wouldn't add another until trimming the collection, but when this came up on eBay . . . . . . I couldn't help myself. An original black ref 14701, ca '62. Supposedly found in a desk drawer after an interregnum of tw...
Very cool & yes rules are meant to be broken
Where's the fun otherwise 😉 Enjoy wearing it. Cheers JML
Vintage dials with patina . . .
. . . are like scallops wrapped in bacon. And I'm a vegetarian.
The bracelet's contemporary to the watch, and possibly acquired . . .
. . . as a package from the vendor. In those days, Seamasters were typically shipped with straps, allowing the dealer a chance to sell an upgrade. The edges are still fairly sharp; doubtful it's been polished other than with a cloth. Art
Grazi! . . .
. . . and incidentally it's not a chronometer, but to the best of my knowledge practically the sole characteristic distinguishing the cal 562 in this Seamaster from contemporary cal 561 chronometer movements is that 562s were not submitted for testing and...
Will share a pic or two tomorrow . . .
. . . taken with a macro lens to take in the full effect, Echi . . .
Leica's take . . .
. . . on my latest acquisition . . . . . . especially for you, Echi. 😌 ...
Congrats Art!
I wouldn't worry about getting a watch out of your collection right away, sometimes it just takes longer than we would like.
Dear Art,
being ignorant about vintage Omega watches myself I know that you are not. So I am sure that you knew well why you broke your rules. What I can see is that it is looking very nice and has a lot of charm on its bracelet. What I also see us the pool table b...
Oh, the pool table was acquired shortly after your visit . . .
. . . a few years ago. More of an interregnum than a moratorium . . . hadn't owned a pool table for decades. It's a vintage Delta, ca 1970, 8' x 4' with a one-piece 7/8" slate, similar to the Murrey Dad bought in the early '70s. I'm a vintage guy when it ...
Aah, about the table I had no idea.
Somehow my inner eye automatically saw the pool table standing at the seaside bar And believe it or not, it has been only last year that we met. Time is flying...
Pretty close, actually, as the Omega Draper wore . . .
. . . was a Seamaster DeVille fitted with the same movement.
This ref was introduced in '61, if memory serves correct . . .
. . . which was about the same time aviation trends for military aircraft tended towards delta designs. The lugs are angled and chamfered, in contrast with the prior generation like my ref 2846 . . . . . . with softer edges. ...
