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All the merit is yours dear Art!
Jan 04, 2021,06:11 AM
You spotted a true gem among so many offerings on ebay!
I was just very lucky with a friend here and the seller returning!!
I’m so happy with this catch!!
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Do you remember this line . . .
By: Dr No : December 27th, 2020-18:04
. . . from Pulp Fiction ? "It's the little differences." Well, to my way of thinking as an Omega collector, it's little differences that can make a reference worth owning. For example, a 220 bezel on a Speedy. A Portuguese import mark on a case, an OXG en...
The plan is to take it to my watchmaker tomorrow . . .
By: Dr No : December 29th, 2020-18:54
. . . so it will probably be months before it's ready for a photo session, Nicolas - he's swamped with work as it is, and already has one of mine in his shop with another due in as well. By the way, I've decided to name this one 'Nicolas'. ...
It was destiny ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 28th, 2020-02:50
This watch was obviously destined for your collection. It’s a beautiful watch.
I'm trying to get more background info . . .
By: Dr No : December 29th, 2020-15:29
. . . from the seller. Apparently the owner is a retired USN officer who inherited it from his father, also a USN officer. Perhaps he was stationed in Germany right after the war . . . if that turns out to be the case, then it's possible the watch has alw...
😉🙏👍
By: holdemchamp1225 : December 29th, 2020-15:08
This is a most beautiful and interesting addition to your...
By: Subexplorer : December 29th, 2020-06:54
... collection dear Art! And to complete the pleasure of owning it is the story behind its capture: just when you thought you hadn’t won the bidding the good news from the seller announced you still had the chance to have it! Again confirms my belief that...
This is a most beautiful and interesting addition to your...
By: Subexplorer : December 31st, 2020-09:35
... collection dear Art! And to complete the pleasure of owning it is the story behind its capture: just when you thought you hadn’t won the bidding the good news from the seller announced you still had the chance to have it! Again confirms my belief that...
When I gain access to my safe deposit box again . . .
By: Dr No : January 3rd, 2021-13:28
. . . (long story, and yes, covid related!) I'll take a few pics of 'Nicolas' along with other fortunate finds in my collection, particularly the Argentine Bombshell. Warmest, Art ...
Believe it or not, I've never seen another like it . . .
By: Dr No : January 3rd, 2021-13:39
. . . anywhere. Ref 2494? Sure, dozens, if not scores. Chronometers? Yes, but mostly cal 354s. Without 'Seamaster' on the dial, a cal 35 2 movement, steel case with pink gold bezel? This is the only one. Reference number C O 2494, ca '49.
It wouldn't have been possible . . .
By: Dr No : January 3rd, 2021-13:44
. . . without Abel. Successful snipers have spotters. Truly, Abel was the sniper and I only the spotter. He did all the heavy lifting to get this gem out of Argentina and into my hands.
Lol!
By: Subexplorer : January 4th, 2021-06:07
😉☺️☺️☺️
By: Subexplorer : January 4th, 2021-06:09
All the merit is yours dear Art!
By: Subexplorer : January 4th, 2021-06:11
You spotted a true gem among so many offerings on ebay! I was just very lucky with a friend here and the seller returning!! I’m so happy with this catch!!
Bidding,ebay,heritage
By: Weems@8 : February 14th, 2021-13:19
And do you have it back from the watch maker?