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Some vintage watches have something special, like an aura. It's not only a question of patina, it's the story behind them. To me, first owner watches are the most exciting ones to hunt and every time I have a chance to buy one, I pull the trigger ! I have...  

Their soul, their story to tell, the charm of things which had a life. Nice post, Jeff. Best, Nicolas

Great story and thanks for sharing! I collect vintage Omegas myself, and have a one-owner pre-moon Speedy bought in 1968 from a now defunct watch maker in Bodo, Norway. But no interesting story, though. :(

I love watches with history. They tell a story. That is why vintage watches are so interesting. This post reminds of what I think you said once in another post 'when a watch is much more than a watch'. Fantastic story and great catch. I will try and follo... 

....but very exciting and rewarding...sometimes !

. . . and to think it's on the original owner's wrist, standing next to The Dive King himself - wow! The only thing better than a vintage watch is one with a story to tell . . .

....pure watch excitement....LOL

Wow the watch has had a great life. I have never seen the dial on these models deteriorate so much as it is usually the MK2 vs MKIII dials that suffer this way. I guess this confirms more the life of the watch. My Omega Ploprof MK1 says hello. Thanks for ...  

....that dial has a great color and overall simplicity...I really like it ! A close up of my mkIII dial, it has definitely seen better days ...  

And you are still hunting. I am the same way. I think I cave completed the set. Bill DrStrong Collection below.... Very nice.... Omega Ploprof MKI Omega Ploprof MKIII Omega Ploprof MKIII ...  

Huge congrats! :) I agree that knowing the history of the watch really adds to the watch. And the feel when you wear the watch! Best Blomman

and thanks for sharing it with us Dr. S

congratulations, jeff ! kind regards from down under. achim

As a recreational diver and watch addict, this is exactly what I love about vintage watches, and this story especially. A comex to me has no value if you don't know from who it comes and where it has been etc... Good catch. Love it. Baby it.

.....the provenance is really important. For instance, I don't understand the point in buying a NOS Comex....

best Graham

Great history, and I can see why you were so attracted to it!! Can I ask your advise, and maybe from the other PloProf owners with the mesh bracelet... The way you have it shown in your last pictures, is this the correct way to mount it on the watch? I sa... 

I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Concerning the mesh bracelet, I am indeed wearing it with the buckle Omega logo in the same direction as the logo on the dial.

... I can´t understand how I missed this wonderful post of your and got to find it today, after so many months after its original publishing! You blowed my mind. You are right, the stories behind our vintage watches make for an speecial aura. I feel it is...