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Another Omega to Complement My Omega Century?
Gentlemen,
I would like to acquire a vintage Omega chronometre to accompany my Omega Century (seen below). I would love one with a particularly "classic" or well-regarded movement, but relatively common so that I need not pay a large premium for rarity. Also, any suggestions beyond haunting the Collectors Market for finding one from a reliable source? I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, if that helps any.
Thanks so much for you help. Also, thank you for humoring me in sharing a photo of my one and only vintage Omega.
Regards,
Jon
Vintage
Seeking advice on vintage Omega Ref. 2077 with 33.3 movement vs. Vacheron Constantin 4072. Discussing authenticity, movement, and desirability.
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No complement - just compliments!
Hi Jon, I am sure some Omega experts here might give you valuable hints (presumably by PM), but I just wanted to congratulate you on your first vintage Omega - a very clean looking, classic timepiece! Enjoy wearing it and be careful with Omega chronometer...
Thank you, Sir!
It was actually your post that inspired me to seek some advice before wading into the hunt. Thanks for the cautionary tale. Regards, Jon
Manual winding Omega chronometers are scarce relative to . . .
. . . automatics, Jon. If cost is a serious consideration, you might want to concentrate on Constellations, all of which were fitted with chronometer-grade movements, and fairly easy to source. The Century is one of the less common models, and while I can...
Very Useful!
Thank you so much for giving me a little direction regarding automatics versus manual wind watches. I probably prefer manual wind watches, but only by a little. I believe I was told that Omega Centuries like mine were actually sent from Switzerland as mov...
I thought there was . . .
. . . something familiar about your watch, Jon! Graham was contemplating acquisition of this one . . . . . . back in April of this year. It's very close other than the italicized model name on the dial of one and the bent lugs of the other. This bodes wel...
Looks good to me...
...here's a picture of a similar watch I found on the web: I think you are correct in that this watch was a "national production" model, cased in the USA. Hope this helps, gatorcpa ...
That's another photo of my actual watch.
You have found a photo of my actual watch from the website of the dealer who sold it to me. It is such a small world. So, unfortunately, this is not independent confirmation of the originality of my piece. Nonetheless, thank you so much for the effort. Ag...
Canada
I had read somewhere that these were mostly sold in the Canadian market. Was that incorrect or misinformation?
Sounds familiar
I think I heard something similar too...definitely North American, at any rate. Though, in fact, inside the caseback, its says "Fab Suisse." Regards, Jon
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That is a beautiful simple and clean watch design. I quite like it. If I am going to ad a second Omega to my quaint collection, something like that would be it.