Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Don't you love it when a project . . .
. . . finally comes together?
Those who follow this forum will recall threads posted by Subexplorer and yours truly on this remarkable ref 2494. One of the earliest produced, with a very low movement number for a cal 352 movement.
My initial impression regarding the steel crown was that it was original. Subsequently, I reviewed images of every pink gold bezel chronometer I could find, and each one - either references 2367 or 2410 - was fitted with a matching pink gold crown.
The steel clover crown that was on the watch when it was delivered from Argentina had lost its rubber seal, so it wasn't even waterproof. Fortunately, my watchmaker had one steel clover crown left in his stock that fit.
The story would've ended there, but in one of those 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'* moments, I ran across a plated pink gold crown on a vendor's website.
A phone call and ~ $100 later, the final result is posted above.
Grinning,
Art
* not a watch forum . . . the musical.
Don't you love it when a project . . .
. . . finally comes together? Those who follow this forum will recall threads posted by Subexplorer and yours truly on this remarkable ref 2494. One of the earliest produced, with a very low movement number for a cal 352 movement. My initial impression re...
Thanks, Nicolas. Not the most well-known of Omega chronometers . . .
. . . and of the handful observable on the 'net, I've seen only two other that were cal 352's - the rest are cal 354's. I've never seen a chronometer-rated sister reference 2657 . . . that would be a once-in-a-lifetime find. Art
How times have changed, eh? . . .
. . . I can remember when this . . . . . . was considered scandalous ;-) . . .
Without Abel's assistance, it would never . . .
. . . have come to pass. Much credit goes his way . . .
Getting the watch right was tough, but finding a matching . . .
. . . pink gold Omega buckle was a chore and a half! After months of searching, this one came up on eBay. Apparently, there was another Omega collector who wanted it almost as badly. My final bid was a dollar higher than his. ...
Now that you are mentioning it
Usually a two tone watch is equiped with a precious metal crown. Maybe there are a few excemptions? Looking very good with a rg crown now 👌
Quite right on that count, Count . . .
. . . (and yes, I've been waiting a long time to use that line!) The 14 kt gold bezel steel cased models Omega produced in the late '40s are so uncommon they have their own reference designation, CO . I've seen several ref CO2367 and CO2410 before, but ne...
Quite right on that count, Count . . .(and yes, I've been waiting a long time to use that line!)
That runs down like oil 😀, is a German phrase that anybody will understand! Very happy to know more about this reference from you. Best Moritz
These little surprises, we take what we can get..
I find myself staring at that bezel.. it's like a warm halo. You ever tried milanese, rice beads, or mesh like bracelets on your watches?
Yes, but by and large prefer straps . . .
. . . which is a call made easier by proximity to a first-class strap-maker. I can stop by Attila's shop or house to drop off or receive, both within half an hour's drive. My Longines Conquest is on a JB Champion . . . . . . acquired along with my ref 294...
such a great story!
you have a knack, art, for landing beautiful vintage Omegas on your wrist! I lost count already ! well done! best regards
Thanks, Seeks! . . .
. . . and honestly, I've no idea exactly how many I have, either. A couple of dozen, or thereabouts . . .
haha. i like that..
Losing count...that is a good problem best regards and have a great week!
How nice dear Art!! Agree with you: we love when a project comes to a good end. A mixture of joy and relief of viewing everything went ok after all ...
... the work usually involved around a project like this. I´m happy for you and wishing a lot of enjoyment with this rare watch! Big Congrats my friend and thank you for sharing it in this beautiful shot! Abel.
