Echi
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Same old same old although might switch out to the sea dweller later :-)
Thirteen years after acquiring this ref 2364 chronometer . . .
. . . it's on my wrist for its long-overdue outing. You can tell it's on my wrist by the loose hair stuck between the lug and strap. What Omega is on your wrist today? ...
I bet they have been 13 glorious years of ownership. Who do you service these vintage omega’s with, btw?
This was how the day started… …but I certainly wasn’t about to end the day without an omega on the wrist. This one happened to be back from service, which I celebrated with a brand new water resistant leather strap from Molequin. Wishing you and myself ma...
Fortunate to have two watchmakers within an hour's driving distance . . .
. . . to work on my vintage Omegas, Hussam. And a well-stocked supply house as well. Interestingly enough, the chronometer just returned from service. The upper cap jewel was cracked, but fortunately my watchmaker had an original part in stock. It's now r...
I've seen four other ref OJ2364 chronometers over the years . . .
. . . bearing the Tiffany & Co double-signature. Three were in sad shape, but one had an even better dial and its original crown. It wasn't for sale; if it had been, I'd have been sorely tempted. Art
Original crowns weren't as thick . . .
. . . nor were they signed. Even sadder, the first watchmaker that worked on it ignored my instruction to leave the case alone. He polished it, removing all the original brushing. My goldsmith pal replaced some of the brushing, but not between the lugs. A...
Sad indeed, only enthusiasts like us would ask the watchmakers not to polish them ! For all the other clients it is just normal stuff ! :(
Most of the crowns of 2364 were very similarly sized and signed though. Always great to have insights from true specialists, thanks !
As far as I know, none of the five main chronometer . . .
. . . references - 2364 / 65 / 66 / 67 and 2410 - had signed crowns originally. Omega issued signed replacement crowns decades afterwards. And even those are difficult to source nowadays. Best, Art
Won my first snooker game . . .
. . . last night. Down by 17, sunk blue, pink, and black to edge out my coach by 1. 🎱
If only there was video to share. All three shots were long across the diagonal of the table . . .
. . . and the pot on black was at a fairly steep cut angle to boot.
Big congrats dear Art!! Well done!!
Were you wearing your charming Tiffany on the occasion?? Tiffany looks like a Lucky watch! Here is what I’m wearing today Friday Hagwe! Abel ...
Yes, Tiffany was on my wrist Tuesday night! . . .
. . . and I like your notion about her being a lucky watch. As Frank would've said, . . . . . . . . .
Ha ha ha! I should have known this was coming! 😉
Glad to know Art! I was sure Tiffany is a Lucky Watch!! Keep enjoying playing snooker. Have a nice weekend! Abel
The essence of a Chronometer right there.
Everything you need, and as importantly, nothing you don't.
Here's a peek under the hood . . .
. . . especially for you, Michael. [photos taken 2011] Best, Art ...
Beautiful omega!
Love the large, properly centered sub seconds and everything about this. Rado for me today ...
It's a tidy little piece!
I think last time it was on leather, this nato style works well too
Should've taken a photo of cousin Vic's Sub . . .
. . . when we met up Wednesday afternoon. That would've made quite a study in contrast. Thanks for sharing, Echi!
Omegas are like steaks - they don't have to be rare . . .
. . . to be enjoyed! Wearing a different vintage Omega today, a '56 SM . . . . . . ref 2846 sporting its original black dial. Art ...
Love it, Doc, and well put.
That being said I like my steak rare and had a great steak tartare a couple of nights ago.