Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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The Racend Timer was one of a handful of Omegas . . .
. . . to carry a cal 3201 movement, based on a Piguet ebauche; it was the first manually wound Omega caliber to incorporate a co-axial escapement.
Nilo owned one.
[watch and photo credit: Nilo, 2014]
Coincidentally, I was able to photograph an original model several days ago.
The movement should be a 27 CHRO, predecessor of cal 321.
Thanks for enlivening our Thanksgiving holiday! The Museum Pieces embody Omega's attention to their history to the benefit of those unable to find (or service) originals.
Art
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Omega Museum Collection No.8
Walked by Omega Shop and saw this piece. I am surprised that still have it. I love the classic look and 39 mm sits perfectly on my wrist. ...
A great oppertunity
Not a common Omega. If i was you, this is your chance. When i see one, i will ad it to my collection. I like the bar pushers and the yellow glow.
Very lovely
To my eyes that actually looks like it wears borderline too large! But YMMV
The original template,-
Wonderfull watch This is the original rendition in 36mm and with a 361 movement. Nice . ...
Is that one yours, Jacob? . . .
. . . it appears entirely original, unlike the example I posted with restored hour and minute hands. Best, Art
Hi Art
Yes,- had it for many years, - but never got around to taking a decent photo . The extract says 1952 for this piece. There aren't a lot of speciments to compare with, but I think mine has original dial and hands. As I recall, my initial research led me to...
The Racend Timer was one of a handful of Omegas . . .
. . . to carry a cal 3201 movement, based on a Piguet ebauche; it was the first manually wound Omega caliber to incorporate a co-axial escapement. Nilo owned one. [watch and photo credit: Nilo, 2014] Coincidentally, I was able to photograph an original mo...
Congratulations on a top piece!
Omega has released a number of attractive chronographs in their museum collection. Yours has a very nicely balanced dial and I like those leaf hands.
