A nice Omega 2179.

Aug 14, 2020,01:48 AM
 

Off the Speedmaster, Railmaster and Seamaster beathen paths. 




And now, mine: 



I love it so much that I should have gone for the first one, too. A pity I missed it. 

Best,

Nicolas


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the 1st pic is simply brilliant!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : August 14th, 2020-06:29
and the strap combo is superb

Merci, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 14th, 2020-07:09

the first one for me !

 
 By: Seeks : August 14th, 2020-07:31
And to top it off... superb condition ! Thanks for sharing, Nico Best regards

2179 is one of the key references . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 14th, 2020-08:01
. . . in collecting Omega. Ten thousand made for the American military, and presumably thousands more for other clients. Several variations; I've seen one black dial with leaf hands, which has got to be the rarest. Not only wider than most contemporary wa...  

superb catch, Art !

 
 By: Seeks : August 14th, 2020-08:04
...again !

2179 is a relatively easy reference to hunt, Seeks. At the moment, there are five . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 14th, 2020-08:23
. . . original examples on eBay, not to mention several that don't pass muster. One has 'US Army' engraving on the back. Interestingly enough, another is a 2179/3 without the desirable engraving. Art

thanks Art, I will look

 
 By: Seeks : August 17th, 2020-08:59
and carefully as per your headsup ! many thanks !

yes ! after...

 
 By: Seeks : August 17th, 2020-09:20
I complete a set on a brand that made some cool references esp in 1940s-60s... Thank you my friend

Which brand??? ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 17th, 2020-09:22

Let me find that one more watch and I will post

 
 By: Seeks : August 17th, 2020-09:30
Must not get distracted...Must not get distracted...Must not get distracted...

Ok! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 17th, 2020-09:33