Crownguard
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Follow-on Question
Seems like the Chronometre wins compared to the Longines and the Jeager LeCoultre>
But wait, I have a follow-on question: Where does the Chronometre rank among great post-1930, vintage Omegas?
Vs the great chronographs (including, I guess, Speedmasters and Seamasters), Marines, Constellations and other fine and special Omegas.
Crownguard
My totally biased answer: the Chronometre wins for pure horological elegance and quality.
Bob
Three Steelers
Nothing fancy. Three watches of great quality and beauty. The Longines is waterproof. Which do you like? Bob...
The Ref 2366 for me!
Hi Bob, I like the ref 2366 a lot - it is my favorite! enjoy erich
The omega of course!
I must confess I am not knowledgeable as far as vintage longines and JLC watches are concerned but to find an all original 35.5mm steel Rg in that condition is a rare thing. And of course it is a special watch.
Ok, agree- the chronmetre wins! I have question
Do you think the applied gold roman numerals are not consistent with the otherwise technical nature of the watch? Bob
Fonts
Only after I posted the picture of the 3 watches did I notice that the LeCoultre and the Longines have the identical fonts. Bob
Similar, but not exact
Both serif fonts in a similar style, but not the same. For the most part, these logo fonts were hand-lettered and trademarked with the differences. Hand lettering was something I had to learn in art school
All three are fantastic...
...and I'd certainly be tempted to take the Omega, as those gold Romans are killer, but I worry that I'd have a hard time winding it (I have trouble with those little, flat crowns!). All three watches are such lovely examples of vintage horology. Thanks f...
Follow-on Question
Seems like the Chronometre wins compared to the Longines and the Jeager LeCoultre> But wait, I have a follow-on question: Where does the Chronometre rank among great post-1930, vintage Omegas? Vs the great chronographs (including, I guess, Speedmasters an...
the Omega is a Stunner and they rank very highly for their period
i love the dial with roman numerals in gold with the thin leaf hands. unusual to see a steel one, i missed out on a gold one off fleabay so i could buy my 64 sm300, but it is possibly the best watch of its period IMO other than a 33.3 chrono. having said ...