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Coincidence or Evidence?
Well, Guys, I have to confess that I sinned again, and that I finally decided to buy this SM 14 755...
I'm preparing a small quick view on this superb watch, but while playing with it, something jumped into my eyes, quite immediately.
At the beginning, I thought that the dial of the 14 755 was very close to another watch, very dear to my heart, the JLD Deep Sea Alarm Europe.
And I thought there was the only similitude between these 2 Watches.
Same thin triangular indexes, minute quarters for the DSA, 4 hour numbers for the SM 300, the layout of the dial is indeed very close on both of these watches.
But another thing came to my eyes...
Look at the case:
Both have a 39 mm case, both have quite the same shpaed lugs, the same thickness, the same profile, even if the bezel is not the same, and the number of the crowns, due to the presence of the Alarm on the JLC:
So, is ti another evidence of the links which existed between JLC and Omega, lie it was the case, for example ( and if I' mnot not wrong ) for some WW II Military watches, or is is just a coincidence?
The more you learn, the less you know!
Best,
Nicolas
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Coincidence or Evidence?
Well, Guys, I have to confess that I sinned again, and that I finally decided to buy this SM 14 755... I'm preparing a small quick view on this superb watch, but while playing with it, something jumped into my eyes, quite immediately. At the beginning, I ...
congrats, Nico...
WOW, your SM 300m is very good condition, the size is right, it think it can fit to my small wrist as well. agree with you entirely, the more i learn, the less i know! must keep learning!!! stefan
A special watch for me, Stefan.
The funny thing is that I didn't consider it before I saw Graham's SM 300 " in vivo "... Learning is good! Best, and thanks for your nice words! Nicolas
What a discovery, Nicolas . . .
. . . and since I don't believe in coincidences (well, not most of the time, anyways!), I'll have to side with evidence. Amazed, Art
Funny, Eeeh, Art?
I stayed speechless for a good moment, my friend. The DSA is indeed one of my fav Vintage Diver. Now, it has a very nice Sister! But I still have to work on this " coincidence / Evidence " matter. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Nice
Glad to see great-grandfather Seamaster safely in your hands, Nicolas. Any luck contacting Aldo yet? Your observations on the Seamaster/Deep Sea case similarities seem spot on. Hard to chalk it up to coincidence. You should feel privileged to have both in...
Hi, Alex
Yes, I've checked and Aldo's work is just amazing... Now, I have to check how I will do to give him the bezel, as I'm not living in Italy, and as I hate shipping items. But many thanks for your help, this watch, beautiful yet, will just be ...Sublime. As ...
congratulations Mon Ami. the older brother of my 165.014
it is superb condition and i wouldnt do anything to it, not even the bezel. however, i would consider having my bezel redone so if you could direct me towards Aldo's work i'd appreciate it. i can hardly believe that i've been an influence on one of your p...
Graham
Yes, your watch was a revelation, to me! The Cal inside is a 552. My next Omega? Well, you read in my mind. I will try to build a ind of Trinity, with a Railmaster, and a Speed. The problem for me is what Speed, as I have some issues to find one which wou...
i feel honoured Nico. ...
i feel honoured Nico. i'm only a railmaster away from the holy trinity, but it will have to be a 64 and its more than 50 quids :) its interesting that your earlier watch has a technically later movement to mine which has a 550. pm received and will take a...
Well, Graham
A Railmaster from 1964 would fit my bill, too. No need for a CK 2914, as I won't go on a 2915 ( too expensive ). I don't know how to explain that my 14 755 has a caliber 552, but I checked the movement number, and it is a 19 xxx xxx, which is correct for ...
well, when i originally showed...
well, when i originally showed pics of mine to Bill he commented on it being an american market model with a 550 calibre. that could be the reason for it. best Me
Glad you got it! Excellent observation.
I actually like that worn bezel. It's history as much as the faded indices are.... PLUS: ...open them up! We need to see what evidence the inside of the caseback reveals....
No more evidences, Ben
Cal 552 for the Omega, Cal 815 for the DSA. Aaah, you meant the internal part of the case back? Already opened, and you will see see that in my quick view... Best, and thanks, my friend. Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-10-08 22:09:...
Whether coincidence or evidence, I like them both.
And they provide solid ground for their respective modern reincarnations to stand on. Another excuse to buy the Planet Ocean and the Master Compressor Navy Seals Alarm! Ruckdee
I recall this, Nicolas. At one time I convinced Bill to sell me a Seamaster with date at 6
He wouldn't want to part with it. Then I noticed that the date appearing in the window was "19". SoI told him he should sell it to me because "19" is my date of birth which is in fact true. Bill couldn't help but laugh at my attempt to extort the watch fr...
Brothers from different mothers? :-)
The design similarities are startling, Nicolas. You've opened my eyes with your observations, at least! Congrats on another wonderful vintage purchase. These Seamasters are ever so desirable. If I were to start collecting vintage pieces (Which I am still ...
I also try to set some limits, Daos
But I must recognize a certain weakness from my side... I would also consider a Vintage Railmaster, which shares the same dial than this one, but with no bezel, of course. I think I will end with a few Vintage Omega watches, but I will be ( as I am right ...
Ahhh, I am late!
Mon ami that is a GR8 catch!! Hey, I can see the similarities, and I sense you have an obsession of 'pairing' up your watches, just like me Fantastic Nicolas, wear her in good health. My expedition for the vintage Omega hunt will commence shortly