CHIP
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Posts: 37,750
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
Since: Oct 8, 2005 17:08:57 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Oct 10, 2005 11:43:25 GMT -6
Here is mine.
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Post by Adam on Oct 10, 2005 11:53:31 GMT -6
Chip I remember looking at vintages about 2 years ago on the bay, mainly because a lot of them are less expensive than a new Omega, One of my friends has one and I really liked it, but all of the ones I saw were like 34mm.
The one my friend had seemed bigger. I dont know if it just seemed that way or they actually make bigger than 34-36mm.
So I guess I am asking how big your watch is. It looks fantastic on that strap. Do you ever wear it?
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CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,750
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
Since: Oct 8, 2005 17:08:57 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Oct 10, 2005 12:04:07 GMT -6
it is 34mm, manual wind from 1961. I wear it a few times a month.
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Post by Sam on Oct 10, 2005 12:09:09 GMT -6
Mine's just about like Chips. My dad bought it in 1965. It's 34mm & I've worn it once since I had it restored a couple months ago. I have it on a nicer leather strap now & I purchased an original SS Omega buckle for it. I'll have to get some new pics.
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CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,750
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
Since: Oct 8, 2005 17:08:57 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Oct 10, 2005 14:21:28 GMT -6
I really love that watch!!
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Post by erik on Oct 10, 2005 15:05:50 GMT -6
Chip and Sam.. you guys are both lucky to own such beauties. Have a lot respect for them!
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Post by mike on Oct 10, 2005 15:35:39 GMT -6
Really beautiful watches guys!!
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Post by Adam on Oct 10, 2005 17:42:07 GMT -6
So how are they keeping time??
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Post by Sam on Oct 10, 2005 17:53:46 GMT -6
So how are they keeping time?? Mine was losing about 2-3 minutes a day and was due for it's 40 year service. Now it's running about -20/day. I need to get back over there and have them regulate it.
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CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,750
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
Since: Oct 8, 2005 17:08:57 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Oct 10, 2005 18:04:06 GMT -6
My vintage is running about +10/day. Not too bad at all.
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Post by Adam on Oct 10, 2005 18:31:24 GMT -6
Yeah thats pretty good for a 40 year old watch ;D
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CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,750
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
Since: Oct 8, 2005 17:08:57 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Oct 10, 2005 18:42:33 GMT -6
I may put it up for sale soon. It gets no wrist time and there are so many others that I want....
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Post by Robert on Oct 10, 2005 22:13:09 GMT -6
I see Chip wearing it every now and again. It really is a beautiful watch. I may have to see how much he is selling it for... seiing as I can vouch for its immaculate condition.
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CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,750
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
Since: Oct 8, 2005 17:08:57 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Oct 10, 2005 22:14:53 GMT -6
Howdy Robert
You might have to stay in line for that one behind Potter lol On the other hand.... I already sold him a watch.
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Post by Robert on Oct 10, 2005 22:17:10 GMT -6
I cant believe you would make me wait in line after Potter!!!
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