Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Well, we now have an answer to the burning question . . .
. . . as to the cost of a 14 kt ref 2364 back in the day.
This photo was relayed by my pal West Coast Bill (not to be confused with Bill Sohne, who's an East Coast kinda guy!). West Coast Bill specializes in bumper Ω chronometers, and has a collection as deep as it is narrow.
If 14 kt 2364s were $350, 18 kt versions would've been north of $400.
Art
My Chronometre'
My Omega Chronometre A 1940’s Omega Chronometre has been vaguely on my radar for a long time. Now and again I’ve perused through the online dealers and Ebay’s meager assortment of chronometre’s, but usually found the prices to high or the quality (redials...
You've got two lovely vintage watches there. Congratulations.
Those 1940s Omegas are really nice watches. Here's mine (not a chronometer but quite similar to yours). Regards Kev. ...
Congrats on a very nice pair!
I think with the right watchmaker, a Chronometre precision should not be a problem. Best Blomman
You're a . . .
. . . very fortunate guy. To find two original Ω chronomètres within such a short period of time is practically an act of Providence. The ref 2367 is nothing short of spectacular; I've only seen one other steel reference with a rose gold bezel. They're ex...
Extract and thanks
Dear Sirs Thank you very much for your comments and suggestions. They are really appreciated. I splashed out on an extract from the Omega archive, which seems confirms Franco’s theses, that the two-tone versions were often sent to the Argentinian market. ...
Hey, I remember your gorgeous black Connie . . .
. . . with the most delicious patina ever! That was more than a few years back, if memory serves correct. Welcome back, Jacob. Cordially, Art
. . . and regarding pricing relative to standard issue Omegas . . .
. . . and comparable contemporary Pateks, I don't know offhand, but will ask Bill the next time I speak with him - hopefully this weekend. Art
the 30t2 chronometre was a cheaper but more interesting watch than the calatrava even back then
Hi Jacob Congrats on your two 30T2 chronometers. They are not easy to find watches especially in original and good condition. The 30t2 chronometres had for rivals the zenith 135 and the rolex oyster observatory chronometers. Any overhauled 30t2 chronometr...
Appetite is growing
Hi Georges Thanks for the background info. I'm becoming more and more intrigued by the Chronometre history, and have ordered Fritz von Osterhausen's Wristwatch Chronometers. Looking forward to some great hours of history lessons ! Yours Jacob / Copenhagen...
the Omega Saga book is a must have for any collector
It would have helped you to understand how much Omega focused on extreme accuracy since the calibre 19 in the DDR or very best grade in the 1900's. Three of the most famous Omega chronometry watchmakers were Alfred Jacquard, Rene Ory and André Brielmann. ...
Well, we now have an answer to the burning question . . .
. . . as to the cost of a 14 kt ref 2364 back in the day. This photo was relayed by my pal West Coast Bill (not to be confused with Bill Sohne, who's an East Coast kinda guy!). West Coast Bill specializes in bumper Ω chronometers, and has a collection as ...
What about inflation!
...and according to the inflation calculator this is would be something like $4700 and $5500 today.
The most similar current Omega, the DeVille Trésor, has a list of over $10K . . .
. . . so there are other factors to account for as well. I can remember when one US dollar was worth four Swiss francs . . . now, they're essentially even. On the flip side of the coin, there's probably less labor priced in today, but also more in the way...