Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Thanks for reviving an old thread! . . .
. . . and for handing an opportunity to amend a claim in the original text. Now that Erich has published his tome on Omega chronometers, I've learned that some 30T2SCrg movements had standard pallet forks. So there's a chance the initial pallet fork was original.
Unfortunately, it's long gone.
Art
Omega ref 2365 . . .
. . . finally ready for its debut. Spotted in late '14, purchased spring '15, and on my wrist the first week of '16. I've posted bits and pieces of it before; here's the story. Found at the local vintage Omega store; externally impeccable, and a visual in...
Now, that's a journey that is worthwhile
An adventure, it sounds like Congrats on finally getting this to run, and most importantly for it to be "right" in your eyes. A very nice one, and though I know next to nothing about vintage watches, I can appreciate the simple beauty of this one, and fro...
The total production run of rg movements is reputedly . . .
. . . around 20,000 altogether, spread over a period of many years, including both variations (central and subsidiary seconds) and both designations (30T2rg / cal 262, 30T2SCrg / cal 281), and fitted to six references. They are all highly esteemed by Omeg...
Thank goodness
there were so many made. Otherwise the pallet fork would have been harder to track down
That was the only pallet fork I could find on the internet . . .
. . . and, incidentally, the last one in stock from the supplier. And, while 20K may seem high, that was spread over a fairly long span, with reputedly most produced within a relatively short time-frame early in the run. While I don't pay terribly close a...
What a saga! Glad it all turned out well.
Kudos to your dedication and persistence, and testimony to the warmth and helpfulness of the collector community. Beautiful watch too!
A compelling facet of its appearance . . .
. . . is its tendency to change color balance with shifting light. Compare this wrist shot . . . . . . with the image in my initial post. Cordially, Art ...
What an adventure, my friend!
Great catch. Thanks for sharing this story with us. Yes, collecting watches, especially vintage, is not an easy game. The other thing is how great is our community. Always ready to help. Heartwarming story. Bravo, Turo. Nicolas
True that. Without blomman's assistance . . .
. . . and Bill's astuteness, I might've had a white elephant and not even known. This is indeed a wonderful community; ever so glad to be a part of it. Best, Art
Great to see all worked out!
Congratulation, my friend! Good to see this one finally on your wrist! Indeed, vintage watch collecting is not an easy game. Best Blomman
Great story...
Art, I need to learn how to deal with this kind of vintage experience. Great "Rusty". Cheers, Nilo
My prediction for 2016 is . . .
. . . that by December, you'll be a full-fledged member of the Rusty Gang, too.
Hi, Franco! Good to see you, and thanks for reminding me . . .
. . . there are still chronomètre references to collect. It's not my intent to possess all of them, as I believe you have at one time or another; I would like to have a ref 2410, though. Cordially, Art
Congratulations, Dr. No.
You have truly earned the right to wear that baby and be very proud of it. Persistence paid off!
I'm one of those guys who prefer total originals . . .
. . . but there are times when replacements . . . No company like Bad Company . . . are just as satisfying.
What a journey, and that is a lovely Omega...
Love it, and would love to find one. But it is real hard to find a nice one with an original dial like yours, it seems that the most have redone dials or newer Omega replacement dials. Best Thomas
. . . and, judging by my experience . . .
. . . also difficult to find one with an intact movement. Collectors who own them aren't letting go; one practically never sees completely original specimens for sale on websites like ours, as well as Ebay. Best, Art
My watchmaker recently saw an rg movement on Ebay . . .
. . . that was snapped up immediately, and for a ridiculously low price, too. Collecting Omega chronometers now entails searching for donor watches and movements; the supply of parts specific to rg movements has essentially dried up. This might well be my...
Thanks for reviving an old thread! . . .
. . . and for handing an opportunity to amend a claim in the original text. Now that Erich has published his tome on Omega chronometers, I've learned that some 30T2SCrg movements had standard pallet forks. So there's a chance the initial pallet fork was o...
Wow dear Art! You confirm that every watch in our collections have an story behind!! It was a long journey but very well worth to go through it!...
... You own now a beautiful piece to be proud of. I love these chronometers by Omega. They are part of an age of splendor of the brand. So beautifuly made and tasteful cases and dials! And a wonderful movement inside of course. Now I wish you´ll enjoy and...
Thanks ever so much, Abel. I love all my vintage Omegas, but proudest of . . .
. . . the six rg chronometers. They're the heart and soul of my collection. Art
And I think you will !
You have a special eye for seeking out wonderful historic Watches ! Best wishes for 2020 🙏
Tall order, a 2410. Bill Sohne estimated one out of twenty rg chronometers . . .
. . . were 2410s. So not likely. But in the event one does appear, I have two kidneys. ...