Comments:
Too late ;-) . . .
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 15000 Gauss ...
Team,
Our dear Art "made me to do it".
In fact I was "dating" this watch since it was released but I never was able to manage my watch funds to get it.
My favorite buyers/seller took two pieces (that I never dare to show here - I don't want to banned!!) and ...
Here is my Seamaster Aqua Terra >15.000 (or >15,000 on some places that mix up the dot with the comma) Gauss.
1) First, one with my Caravaggio lights.
2) Normal light:
3) B&W for our friend Damjan:
Few notes:
1) Yes, I got it with the metal bracelet (that was removed by the Boutique friends - I don't do SS bracelets but who knows?).
2) I'm waiting for my official Omega band but this one from Italy (IMHO) fits nicely.
3) I plan to challenge Omega's technology on a day to day basis. Since I work with computers, I live submerged by somehow strong magnetic fields. That's the reason that of my watchmaker gifts was a device that I believe it's called "demagnetizer".
4) I review will be on the works, as soon I finish some others that are almost done.
Before I finish, I want to say a very warm thank you to all members of the Omega Boutique (yes, there is one here) that made this acquisition a pleasure.
Cheers,
Nilo
Our dear Art "made me to do it".
In fact I was "dating" this watch since it was released but I never was able to manage my watch funds to get it.
My favorite buyers/seller took two pieces (that I never dare to show here - I don't want to banned!!) and ...
Here is my Seamaster Aqua Terra >15.000 (or >15,000 on some places that mix up the dot with the comma) Gauss.
1) First, one with my Caravaggio lights.
2) Normal light:
3) B&W for our friend Damjan:
Few notes:
1) Yes, I got it with the metal bracelet (that was removed by the Boutique friends - I don't do SS bracelets but who knows?).
2) I'm waiting for my official Omega band but this one from Italy (IMHO) fits nicely.
3) I plan to challenge Omega's technology on a day to day basis. Since I work with computers, I live submerged by somehow strong magnetic fields. That's the reason that of my watchmaker gifts was a device that I believe it's called "demagnetizer".
4) I review will be on the works, as soon I finish some others that are almost done.
Before I finish, I want to say a very warm thank you to all members of the Omega Boutique (yes, there is one here) that made this acquisition a pleasure.
Cheers,
Nilo
Don't . . .
. . . look!
Too late ;-) . . .
Would you kill . . .
. . . for an extra 3 mm?
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[credit: Bill Sohne]
Early '50s vintage ref 2505 . . .
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. . . and ref 2609.
[credit: Bill Sohne]
There was an auction of a ref 2505 earlier this year - gold capped, tatty case condition, but ok overall. It went for less than I've paid for a strap; still kicking myself for missing that one.
Art
This 2505 ...
Is a true gentleman's watch. If one of those pops up, for sure, there will be a bloodbath among my dear friends here that considers every single vintage Omega watches theirs, way before the price is disclosed by the seller.
Cheers,
Nilo
No way ...
My few JLC are here to stay and I dont own any GP.
I'm trying to focus my "stable", by limiting the brands to less than five (Omega, IWC, JLC, Panerai and Seiko).
I keep a "working set" of few ones that a friend here call "cats", that are my "watch money".
Someday I will share my method, that I learned with this dear friend.
Cheers,
Nilo
Let's cut a deal ...
I keep all JLC and you get a modern Omega (The Seamaster 300 Master was made for you).
Deal?
Cheers,
Nilo
Our Consigliere is waiting . . .
. . . for another Omega that's coming in the foreseeable future. Trust me on this.
The Devil
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2014-12-23 13:55:39
Another Omega, yes. You can also use the plural when it comes to Vintage. ;) [nt]
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Modern ...
Everyone needs a watch that keeps perfect time and is maintainable.
Sturdy, reliable and without originality concerns.
Cheers,
Nilo
A vintage can offer you that, once you avoid the common traps. ;) [nt]
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Yes, sure ...
The common traps like lack of parts and the impossibility of 100% authenticity (no movement x case cross reference).
Cheers,
Nilo
With Omega, this is quite easy to avoid.
When I serviced my CK 2913, I had the plexy changed, as well as the crown and movement parts ( NOS, no WatchCo).
And now, it starts a new life!
Best,
Nicolas
I agree ...
About Omega being in theory more vintage friendly.
But if you go with vintages before 1960's, when Omega authorized local casing, the plot thickens.
Cheers,
Nilo
Surprisingly...
I am considering the Speedmaster Alaska Project... Which is a big surprise, as I am not a Speedmaster guy....
But it can also be the Pilot Museum Piece from 1938 or its Chrono sibling.
I have to see the new Seamaster in the flesh, before any final judgement....
Best, Nilo.
Nicolas
The Alaska Project ...
If it shows up, I will grab it with my two trembling hands.
Cheers,
Nilo