Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Comparing the two would be a long discussion . . .
. . . and involve history as much as technical distinctions. Let it suffice to say a cal 321 movement has the same allure as, say, a Porsche 911S engine.
Old school, way cool, and good enough for a trip to the moon. Given the choice between the two, it's the 321 for me. Your mileage may vary.
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"When it rains, it . . .
. . . pours." Ed White was delivered this morning, and just a few hours later I retrieved the '49 ref 2493 chronometer from my watchmaker. Omega guys will know instinctively . . . . . . just how special this watch is. Art ...
This is almost like seeing two Stones shows . . .
. . . back to back. Almost, but not quite.
This one looks spectacular Art! Did you have to wait long for the Ed White?
Apologies for the stupid question but for a non omega expert like myself, I actually prefer the Ed White speedy over the normal model but is the price different justified?
My wait, from the day I placed the order . . .
. . . until today, was 14+ months. My nephew Serj has been on the list for two months, but it's doubtful he'll see his for five years, according to OB staff. As to whether Ed White is priced appropriately: they're going for a 50% markup on the secondary m...
Comparing the two would be a long discussion . . .
. . . and involve history as much as technical distinctions. Let it suffice to say a cal 321 movement has the same allure as, say, a Porsche 911S engine. Old school, way cool, and good enough for a trip to the moon. Given the choice between the two, it's ...
Not for a few days . . .
. . . as it still has to be sized. I'll be taking it back to the boutique Monday for fitting, probably waiting 'til Wednesday to post a wrist shot as that's when I'm close to the Pacific - gotta have a dramatic backdrop for Ed! Art
My watchmaker said it had never been serviced . . .
. . . but it had been 'looked at' by a watchmaker after it was sold. There were a few minor marks on the bridges and screws, with no watchmaker's inscriptions on the case back. This example really belongs in the Omega Museum. Best, Art
. . . and my wrist is where it will be and remain . . .
. . . for years to come. Finding an Omega chronometer reference in this condition doesn't happen often. Art
Looks brand spanking new!
Someone needs to make a sapphire caseback for this gem. Really beautiful, Art, congrats!
For all intents and purposes, it is . . .
. . . a Sleeping Beauty. It could've been made this year, it's that crisp.
It's a great day when . . .
. . . two Omegas roll in, and both are gems in their own right. 😌
I haven't given the notion of a commissioned sapphire back much thought . . .
. . . but the ref 2493 is a screw-back so it's a possibility. Art
Beautiful movement dear Art! Screw regulator…
… is this a 342 chronometre ? It deserves some extra shots front view! I wonder which straps you’ll fit on this one! Enjoy it so much my dear friend! Abel
Thank you for your comments mac_omega. I was asking because Omega database lists the 332 and it made me doubt. I´m not familiar with these calibers but observed in Dr. No picture...
... the use of the screw regulator. Cheers. Abel
Had I posted an image of the dial, Abel, you might not have been . . .
. . . misled. Ref 2493 chronometers are extremely uncommon . . . most examples are unrated. Best, Art ...
Beautiful Art!! Thank you for sharing a front shot!
Big congrats on your double arrival my friend!! Cheers! Abel
Spot on as usual, Erich! . . .
. . . the movement is a caliber 333, which might be even scarcer than caliber 343. For those not versed in vintage Omega, cal 333 was employed in a few references, late production 2500 Centenaries and references 2515 and 2519, as well as 2493. I've seen o...
