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The Tintin series that we all love were more than just children's comics:
they are now considered a journalistic record of 20th century events and Geroges Remi's own views on these world affairs.
Here's a photograph of Tintin creator at work, wearing an Omega Seamaster Calendar with date at six:
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Tintin creator Herge (Georges Remi) and his Omega Seamaster Calendar
The Tintin series that we all love were more than just children's comics:
they are now considered a journalistic record of 20th century events and Geroges Remi's own views on these world affairs.
Here's a photograph of Tintin creator at work, wearing an Omega Seamaster Calendar with date at six:
View the full res closeup at: www.flickr.com
One of the most famous pictures ...
.... taken of Herge, i must have seen this one a thousand times and now it is the first time i notice the Omega !
Thanks alot, nice tribute to a fellow countryman.
Filip
I was actually wondering
I was actually wondering what watch Herge wears after watching the excellent documentary "Tintin et Moi". Then I found this picture.
If I was Belgian I'd be proud of Herge's achievements!
If I was Belgian I'd be proud of Herge's achievements!
What good eyes you have...............
...........I'm not sure I would have spotted that. I used to have one of the SM calendars but sold it to fund something else - sometimes I regret that but hey ho, that's watch collecting for you.
Cheers
Andrew
One issue: photo owner dates it to 1939...
Though I am fairly certain it's an Omega Seamaster Calendar (due to the fairly visible omega logo, lug style, and date at six shape) the author dates the photo to 1939. The fat lug seamasters don't make an appearance until the late 1940s.
Any Tintinologist-Omegamaniac here to help?
And the Date at "6"...
...didn't debut until 1952.
I think the credit is mistaken,
gatorcpa
Yes I am a Tintinologist-Omegamaniac !!
Hi
Your correct the photo has to be after 1952 or so not 1939.
I was in Brussels jan 2012... and had a chance to go the Musee Herge with a fellow purist , bimbeano ( he had a car !! and was the local ).
I think bimbeano posted pics of the visit . I highly suggest you go to the Musee Herge if you have the time. We got there right before lunch, and stayed past closing !! They locked up after us... I wish we had more time there ! They even have the Original HERGE Warhal hanging on the wall !!
Here are two ecards we made !!
me ...
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Bill Sohne
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MUSEE HERGE
Rue du Labrador, 26
B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
www.museeherge.com - www.tintin.com
Tel 00(32)10 488 421
I,m away at the moment
But i think this photo was taken in the 50's sometime.
I,ll take a look at some books later, cheers, paul
Well, we are getting closer
The photo below is from the truly excellent Michael Farr,s book, and its given as 1950 . Same photo shoot , same shirt , tie , haircut , black and white pic , same watch ?
copyright from MIchael Farr's book " the adventures of Herge - creator of Tintin "
copyright from MIchael Farr's book " the adventures of Herge - creator of Tintin "
Thanks for the information and responses guys!
This thread has been entertaining.
Any pictures to add, p_savage?
Any pictures to add, p_savage?
Apologies
Tried to upload a picture, but cant seem to get it to add from an ipad.
Any ideas please?
Cheers, Paul
Apologies, I don't know how this forum works on an Ipad...
I hope a forum member with an Ipad can give insights.
In the meantime, here is another subtle Omegamaniac-Tintinologist reference for everyone's entertainment ...
In the meantime, here is another subtle Omegamaniac-Tintinologist reference for everyone's entertainment ...
apologies for the long delay
but, in my defence, I have been travelling and struggling with IT incompetance (nothing I can do about this I'm afraid 
) but here is the long awaited photo
copyright from MIchael Farr's brilliant book " the adventures of Herge - creator of Tintin "
stated as circa 1950 - Same photo shoot, same shirt , tie , haircut , black and white pic , same watch ?
I guess so
cheers, paul
Looks very much of that same period.
Looks very much of that same period. Saw this scene of a workshop in the documentary "Tintin et Moi".
Thanks Paul!
Nice to know a little of Mr Remi's tastes in watches.
Thanks Paul!
Nice to know a little of Mr Remi's tastes in watches.