Dr No
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Many years ago, while visiting the then-Omega boutique in Beverly Hills . . .
[Omega boutique BH, 2010]
. . . there was a prospective customer who could've been a linebacker. Black gentleman, wearing a top-tier suit and tie; not all that tall, but muscular, just like . . .
. . . this guy.
He was trying on various Omegas. We exchanged greetings, after which I said, "You should try . . .
. . . this on."
(Actually, it was the rose gold version of the XXL, not white as depicted above, but this is the only one I have a photo of.)
A salesperson handed the Rail to him. He put it on. And then he smiled. It was a magnificent match for him.
Of course, he didn't buy it, at least not at that moment. But it was the perfect watch for him.
Art
An evening with Omega
I had the privilege to learn a bit more about Omega Friday night, thanks to the San Diego Boutique in Fashion Valley. Some tasty bites preceded the hard work. Together with about a dozen other enthusiasts, I heard about Omega design, quality, METAS certif...
The world timer looks good Mike ...
We definitely need the manufacturers to engage with people to show why a mechanical watch is such a marvel of micro engineering.
thanks for sharing Mike...
i see you had a good time with the mechanism. what is that model in your last but two pic ?? (Omega Chronometer White dial with Breguet fonts) - the dial looks very good. Best, mahesh.,
It's a limited edition chronometer
From the Omega website; limited edition 1 of 88 and I know they have at least one (as it was wrapped in plastic to protect it for sale later). Large though - 49mm! The dial was enamel but the subdial seemed like engraved metal inserted ...
Actually, no. Omega's cal 2201/2211 movements, based on the Unitas 6498, requires . . .
. . . a 49(.2!) mm case to present the subsidiary seconds dial in the aesthetically 'correct' position. As an aside, Dornblüth created their 99.1 caliber to replicate the same position in a 42 mm case. Omega could've replicated Dornblüth's solution to off...
Thanks Art...i didn't know the caliber was based on Unitas...
i'm very much impressed by the dial, so i thought it would fit my tiny wrist. vintage Omega's are damn impressive, i like your watch ! Best, mahesh.,
Well, if you can handle a 33 mm design, Genève chronometers . . .
. . . do come up every so often. Four thousand produced in the late '60s, mostly yellow gold but also a few in rose. Supposedly white as well. And yes, if a white gold example ever surfaced, I'd be all over it. Art
Here are a few pics taken eight years ago . . .
. . . at the Omega boutique in the Beverly Center. Way too large for my wrist, not to mention budget, but for an NFL linebacker? . . . maybe. ;-) ...
Thanks Art it is a sharp looking watch
I played linebacker and captained my high school team, but I couldn’t pull this off today it’s a lovely looking chronometer for the right wrist.
Many years ago, while visiting the then-Omega boutique in Beverly Hills . . .
[Omega boutique BH, 2010] . . . there was a prospective customer who could've been a linebacker. Black gentleman, wearing a top-tier suit and tie; not all that tall, but muscular, just like . . . . . . this guy. He was trying on various Omegas. We exchang...
Great story Art and quite a watch.
The real Ray Lewis brings back some great football memories (off field unsolved mysteries aside). I once saw a science show illustrating the impact of NFL collisions and they had Ray Lewis in pads run through a locked wooden door. The door exploded. I wou...
Cool experience.
Any experience involving watch movement assembling it's a fantastic experience. I'm sure you had a great time. Thanks for sharing. Vte
Hobby and learn
Interesting to see how a movement can be dismantled and build up again. Maintenance like oil, replacing worn parts. As long there a skiled watch makers, mechanical watches can run for a long time with enough precision. So a vintage watch in a drawer, can ...
