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Very nice acquisition, Nicolas
Yes, a clever seller you have there for letting you play with his watch while on hols, but then maybe not so much so for letting it go! This watch is a real beauty and I fully understand your joy.
Thank you for your very nice presentation. This watch is for me the things you describe plus a few more. Much of its magic for me lies in that perfect design package, where there is both strong character and balance between all the main components. A thin, elegant, yet strong case, topped by a very original but oh so discreet bezel (i believe that alone is the reason for its relatively poor popularity for it is much less noticeable hence desirable as a fashion statement than the competitors that you mention). It has a strong and very reliable movement. Of all the watches that i posess it is the one that winds up the easiest and fastest... And then the nicest part of all, the black dial with its superb 12, 3, 6, 9 white painted Arabic numerals, is devilish flamming radium pointed hour markers that combine so well with those equally devillish broad arrow original hands. A watch that is just as wonderfull as her two sisters in the first generations of Masters series.
Best. Z'
The Omega CK 2913 is ... MINE!
Now you know the story behind this watch. I have a kind of golden rule, I never buy the same watch than the one which was stolen. But these Seamaster " thin bezel " are so lovely, so nice, that I had to make an exception to my rule. After all, rules are m...
Big Congrats my friend....
Good to see you putting the past behind :) Your friend knows you too well...LOL Andy.
LOL. Thank you, Andy. It would be a shame for a Vintage Diving watch lover like me
To pass on such an important watch... Best, Nicolas
This CK 2913 is ...
Perfect. Is the first picture that shows up when one Google "History of Omega Seamaster 300", by Bill Sohne of course. Congratulations for the "catch" and for let go the past. Cheers, Nilo
Except the insert which was redone... Yes.
Nromally the numbers on the insert should decrease, and start with 50, on the 2913 - 3... A small detail, which doesn't ruin the appeal of this watch, indeed. Best and thanks, Nilo! Nicolas
Zounds abounds!! Wunderbar, Nicolas. Now, all . . .
. . . you need is a CK 2914 to complete the series. One hunt ends with a trophy, and the next hunt begins ;-) . . .
Wonderful! :)
What a wonderful post and watch, Nicolas! :) HUGE congrats, my friend! This is a theme we (and many other Purists) love and share! :) As for the Cal 501 vs Cal 552 - as you know I am not a Omega expert, but some of the differances I suspect (based on that...
Sister is an appropriate word, my friend...
The 2 sisters together... Best! Nicolas ...
Excellent
Excellent post , enjoyed a lot reading and congratulations for your new piece , It is an iconic piece no doubt, I am happy for you , enjoy it
Greetings ...
..and congratulations from me and my also under rated SM300/CK2913...I also just LOVE the thin bezel Best my friend Hans ...
We should launch it in a few days, don't you think?
2913s or the later ones, too? ;) Best, Nicolas
Very nice :-)
My '64 will rest, as I can not figure out how to upload from my iPhone Best Hans
The one man museum collection strikes again...
...thanks for once again raising the bar on what tenacity, the trained eye, and enough descretionery funds can do. I bow to you...
superb my friend!
you know how much I like this watch! this one is just perfect! congrats Matt
Very nice acquisition, Nicolas
Yes, a clever seller you have there for letting you play with his watch while on hols, but then maybe not so much so for letting it go! This watch is a real beauty and I fully understand your joy. Thank you for your very nice presentation. This watch is f...
We are on the same wave, Z. Agreed on the fact that it certainly is
One of the most elegant Vintage Diver. Thanks for your kind words, my friend from the North. ;) Nicolas
Such a superb specimen....
doesn't really need a special ploy to sell. It was important that he was your friend and he wanted you to be the lucky owner ;) Huge congrats my friend, and for us a full report and lovely pictures to you. Best to you Ed
Excellent
Congratulations on your beautiful new arrival and what a fantastic post! I wish I had such eloquence, I also love the Seamaster 300 and reading your post has made me love them even more! Regarding the other watches that you showed, can you shed a little m...
Breitling Superocean Ref 1004. I already posted several pics of it.
And will post the review when i have the time. As for the Zenith, it is the Ref 58, another diving watch from the late Fifties, such as the Breitling Superocean Ref 1004. Best, Nicolas.
Now that's a beauty.....
The one that started it all for this iconic line of divers over the years. There's a purity to that model which just can't be replicated with newer models. There's only a couple I truly regret selling over the years, and this is one of them. Enjoy it! Dar...
Agreed, Darren. One of the nicest Vintage Diver watch, and not only
Among Omega watches... Best, my friend, and thanks for your kind words. Nicolas
good to see, that i`m not the only fool around to sell perfect vintage.....
beauties to other collectors......that is a very, very nice one; even with the original bezelinsert font. kind regards. achim
It is a watch I really like thanks to its thin bezel.
Thanks a lot for your post and congratqs for this nice catch! x
WOW! We agree for the 3rd time today! :) Thanks, FX.
Please post somethnig on the Hublol website, for us to stop agreeing! :) :) :) Best, Nicolas
GREAT CHOICE!!!
Big congrats to u make the right decision. SuperB condition, nice patina. Love your roofshoot :o) Best Chung
Thanks, Chung. In that case, it took some time to find the good one.
I mean in terms of condition, patina and authenticity.. Best, my friend. Nicolas
huge congratulations on aquiring this great piece my friend
Some superb photography as well as an excellent write up. A couple of very minor points, the first being that i dont recall seeing the fabulous Zenith S 58 before or is my memory playing tricks. The sm300 was released in 1957, am i right in thinking that ...
The Submariner came much earlier. 1953, my good old friend. ;)
As for the Zenith S 58, it is not mine, but I am working on its owner to get it... ;) You know the xontext of your picture, and that on this one, you're guilty. ;) Best, Nicolas
again i am wrong.
Too many drugs and not enough research is my problem:) Good luck on the Zenith. No one can resist your charms for long. Best Moi
Thank you, my friend. Well, the owner is a tough guy to deal with, actually.
Will have to pay a visit to his neck... It will go faster... And easier. ;) Best, Vlad.
I'm having difficulty keeping track of your new toys this month.
I read that you got one and then another one and now another one? My friend you are on fire! I like this picture best... A very daring post but the result is well worth it. Congratulations once again. Ruckdee ...
No, Ruckdee...
This one I got it in July ... 2011, and postponed the publication of the post. The DSA was this yeat, but in April. The Polaris II blue in January. And The POlaris 65, in May... 2011... I know, I know, I have a lot of delay. All the best, my friend. Nicol...
Well when you fish with nets
like this. It's not surprising you make big catches. Congrats, my friend - seems like we might have to negotiate a treaty to stop you catching all the big fish. ...
What are the differences ...
amanico Both of them really look so alluring and spectacular. Omega do not make watches like this anymore, today. You know what you are doing and on top of this, you have the right connections, needless to say. Apart from age, what are all the differences...
The hands are the most evident difference.
Maybe the Calibre, too, but I have to check this point. Thanks for your kind words, Harrisans! Best, Nicolas
A beauty queen against the ugly beasts
amanico Your response is appreciated. To me, both the CK 2913 and CK 14755 are amazing ageless creations from Omega Switzerland. Just put any of these two models alongside the current Seamaster 300m watches, it just like comparing a beauty queen that will...
I certainly am an enthusiast, certainly not an expert.
To be honest, I don't plan to buy a modern Omega diving watch, as they just are not my taste. I much prefer the vintage ones. Now, thar being said, the modern Omega diving watches have their qualities, of cours,e but they are just not my taste. Best, Nico...
I think the smp300 has...
I think the smp300 has had its day and should be retired. Its big, bulky and just not modern looking anymore. The planet ocean does a good job of taking its place, but having said that very few modern omegas appeal to me either. The hour vision annual cal...
CK 2913/CK 14755, will remain a dream watch
G99 It is really difficult for me to learn how to master the art of falling in love with those new Omega watches. It seems, I cannot see where lies their beauty. Though you may have some liking for one or two of the new models, I think you will salivate n...
Your quite right Harrisans and...
Your quite right Harrisans and as you know i'm very much a vintage Omega fan, but i am sticking to only 1964 pieces. That does however, enable me to own a 165.014 and a 165.024. The difference between the 2913 and 165.014 is so minimal that i am a happy m...
Quality of the vintage ones, proven
amanico It would surprise me and fellow members, if you find any new Omega watches, tasteful. Regarding quality of the new Omega watches, we will not know till maybe 50 or 60 years from now. But for sure, it has been proven all the vintage Omega Seamaster...
Actually, there are a few...
The Omega Chronometer for the Olympic games, the Tourbillon central, a Speedmaster with the meteorite dial, the Speedmaster Alaska Project... And a very few others.... But my heart really beats for the Vintage Omegas... Best, Nicolas.
I was ignoring the unaffordable...
I was ignoring the unaffordable like the central tourby. :) On Oct 9, 2012 9:22 AM, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* amanico (registered) on October 9th, 2012 - 01:22 > > *Title: Actually, there are a few... > * > > *
Poor man's Patek Philippe, Omega
amanico I think the spectacular Omega Central Tourbillon belongs to another level of buyers and not the masses. Still, it will not make your heart stop beating, I reckon. I consider the better vintage and rare Omega watches to be a poor man's Patek Philip...
I have to agree with you
amanico I think I have to agree with you. Of late I observe the less than 35mm simple non-complication PP models' price is softening a little, while the highly-desirable vintage Omega prices are going north. Do you know the reason for it?
I can't compare a CK 2913 with any Patek, though.
It is like comparing apples and cheese, IMO. But what I observed, and I am not the only one to have seen that, is that Omega watches raised in value these last years. Even if the CK 2913 is a bargain, compared to its real competitors, the Rolex Subamriner...
It does not belong to us
G99 Yes, it is beyond virtually all members of this forum. We can only dream to own one, hopefully one day. Those who can afford the Omega Central Tourbillon, probably cannot afford to spend their time with us, in this forum. They will be busy, elsewhere....
Those that can afford the...
Those that can afford the central tourby will be on the purists, but probably not the omega page. More likely the RM, JLC etc. It is perhaps one of maybe 6 high end watches that i would buy in a flash if my lotto numbers came up. I would still come back t...
Incurable disease
G99 Agree, they are around but at the other departments. You may buy those new high-end ones but after wearing them a few times, they will be displayed permanently amongst your collections. Anyway and hopefully, lady-luck will pay you a visit, soon. When ...
It is a widespread disease,...
It is a widespread disease, you can tell that by the prices :) On Oct 9, 2012 3:09 PM, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* harrisans (registered) on October 9th, 2012 - 07:09 > > *Title: Incurable disease > * > > *
Head spin
Dear Nicolas, Congratulations on another fine catch! Yes your friend was very generous (lending you his watch ) but also clever (he knew you would fall in love). ;) I love the pictures especially the 1950's diving watches of them all together. I love divi...
I am still working on the theme of Diving watches from the Fifties, Edmond.
I still have to find well, let's say, 4 or 5 of them. A Tudor 7922, a Breguet Suitbert showed me, a Zenith S 58, and if I want to really end it, the first Longines Diver, and, why not, for the " fine bouche ", a Rolex 6536. you see, it is a never ending s...
Well made Nicolas! Rules are made to be broken...
... or may be you can consider it as the exception which confirms the rule! I´ve found this magnifique post rather late, but enjoyed it so much reading and viewing these great pictures! I have a deep fondness for vintage diving watches, and this one is an...