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My first OMEGA
I have hesitated for a long time about which Omega I should add to my collection.
A Speedmaster seemed like the most logical option, but I have never been able to decide which.
Caliber 321 is always tempting, but then again vintages are not truly my thing (I suffer too much).
And I have missed a couple of occasions to buy a well-priced double sapphire caliber 1863...
So when I saw this...I could not resist and I jumped on it. So I bought TWO Omegas, instead of one...
Oh, yes, it is an Omega!
Look closer...
I know white and pink gold do not match too well, but I was in a rush this morning and I was happy just to take a few shots. No time for choosing a different watch.
The Lange 1815, in any case, never looks too bad in any company 
However, these Omegas have proven to be more delicate than I thought, and I have already lost the thingy that regulates the pace of the watch (technical assistance required here, please...what is the name of that lever?)
Here you may see the other Omega without the little lever:
Actually the one that remains has today made to attempts to leave me...I plugged it back again with my finger, but I do not expect it to be with me much longer. In any case, the movement looks pretty even without it.
I am enjoying more and more wearing watch-movement cufflinks. I can only wear one watch (well, I could wear two, but it would look odd), but this way I get to enjoy three at the same time!
The funny thing is that I ended up going vintage, despite my reluctance...
HAGWE, my friends 
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My first OMEGA
I have hesitated for a long time about which Omega I should add to my collection. A Speedmaster seemed like the most logical option, but I have never been able to decide which. Caliber 321 is always tempting, but then again vintages are not truly my thing...
i have a pair of Elgins like that
Mine are adjusted to 6 positions whereas yours are only adjusted to 2 positions. It makes all the difference on the cuff you know :) G
Damn!
I actually had noticed they do not run on COSC standards...surely because of that!! :)
Great catch and great post!
I love those "buttons." The photo of the Lange is especially nice. Best, respo
Thx Andrew!
They do look nice: the contrast of colors pink gold-steel looks great, and their size is perfect! :)
Lovely cufflinks
I love movement cufflinks; they really finish off the 'horologically tailored' look. :-) And Omega do particularly well because of their size and the gold colour with contrasting steel winding ratchet wheels. And each have their own history too. The Cal. ...
Thank you, Professor!
Really, thank you so much for the technical and historical input! :) Being able to even give me an approximation to the birth date has definitely impressed me. Also, I now know the cufflinks are about as old as I am! As you say, it it the contrast and the...
Omega makes it easy ...
... because they used a consistent movement numbering system. You can find lists for Omega movements (Speedmasters are separate) on the Internet. Try and get some cufflinks from your birth year! Andrew
Lovely combo...
Als, shirt and 2xOmegas ;-) I really like that shirt. Also great picture. Do you mind revealing the shirt brand? A personal note: On one side is it a shame a Omega will end its days like this. Loosing a "leg" or a "arm" occasionally ... On the other hand,...
Hans, it is a little embarrassing...
...but there is no brand for the shirt...just one of these cheap (although very good) chinese tailors... I have to admit that his suits are no good, and I have long gone back to buying high-street suits. But his shirts are spot-on, so there you go... I ag...
I have also gone away from tailor made suits..
.. And to some respect also on shirts. I find the 3 tailors I uses in Thailand and China wasn't really doing me justice. Maybe if I find a better tailor? Best Hans