The inclusion of unexceptional models in any Omega collection . . .

Sep 10, 2016,13:50 PM
 

. . . is an occasion to be celebrated.  I tend to collect obscure references, but there are a few common pieces that are enjoyed every bit as much as the rarer specimens. 

This early '40s R17.8 . . .




. . . doesn't even have a reference number.  Likely retailed in an American department store during the war, or just after. 

Utterly ordinary, but one of my favorites nevertheless.

Thanks for sharing, Thomas!

Best,

Art

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Nice surprice

 
 By: tdn.dk : September 10th, 2016-01:34
Hi! This has arrived, got it from an auction where there were no interest A not so common reference BK14757-62-SC with a caliber 600 from 1962, 35 mm. w/o crown. Cleaned up nicely Auction picture: After cleaning:...  

Great find....

 
 By: Andy : September 10th, 2016-01:50
I'm sure if your pics were in a catalogue it would have had a lot more interest...!! Cleaned up really well. Andy.

Bravo. Very elegant one! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 10th, 2016-02:10

The inclusion of unexceptional models in any Omega collection . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 10th, 2016-13:50
. . . is an occasion to be celebrated. I tend to collect obscure references, but there are a few common pieces that are enjoyed every bit as much as the rarer specimens. This early '40s R17.8 . . . . . . doesn't even have a reference number. Likely retail...  

Even though an antique, it runs . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 10th, 2016-13:55
. . . very well. Isn't it amazing how these vintages still perform when properly tended?

Lovely piece

 
 By: sdd7820 : September 11th, 2016-16:32
I am quite partial to gold capped three handed Omega manual winds from the 60's. In my collection I have a 1961 gold capped Seamaster with cal 265 powering it. This is a watch I would never sell and often find myself wearing. Great pick up!