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Post by carl on Mar 18, 2022 11:32:27 GMT -6
rw16610 that looks absolutely great! Congratulations on a fine acquisition! For years, I was a "no date" guy, but over the past couple years I have come around! I am really liking the day-date complication on this one as well! Glad to see it arrived safely, and in such good condition! Enjoy this one for years and years! "
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Post by rw16610 on Mar 18, 2022 12:13:49 GMT -6
rw16610 that looks absolutely great! Congratulations on a fine acquisition! For years, I was a "no date" guy, but over the past couple years I have come around! I am really liking the day-date complication on this one as well! Glad to see it arrived safely, and in such good condition! Enjoy this one for years and years! " carl Thanks! I truly lucked out with the condition, particularly of the dial, hands, and case. So many had significant tarnishing on the dial and or hands, and overly polished cases with the engravings ruined. The watch dial and crystal look as close to new as can be. The few scratches the watch does have simply add to character. I'm not sure if this is a late 60s or early 70s piece, but all will be determined. The brushed finish on the dial is lovely and I can't describe how amazing it looks in sunlight. Very bright yet legible and sort of adapts to the lighting. Zero regrets with this purchase and like the others, it'll be kept for life.
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Post by rw16610 on Mar 18, 2022 13:15:28 GMT -6
I saw the Omega logo in the middle of the crystal with magnification at the right angle, but was unable to pick it up on camera so far. Here's an image of the stamps on the clasp:
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Post by priamo on Mar 18, 2022 17:06:00 GMT -6
What a journey from finding the watch, then to your wrist. I like the technical dial with the sub-second markers.
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Post by rw16610 on Mar 18, 2022 17:23:21 GMT -6
What a journey from finding the watch, then to your wrist. I like the technical dial with the sub-second markers. priamo Indeed! Probably one of the more fascinating and unlikely stories of any other. I've seen a few watches go unsold for well over a year before. Some of which were Breitling's. I had this on my watch list for the second time but was dragging my feet. Several others were on there too (the more recent top loader listing I sent you). Well, once the more recent listing sold it lit a fire under me. With these watches it's hit and miss. There's no telling when another just like it (model and condition) will come up for sale again, if ever. The seconds and subseconds register / roulette wheel portion is so elegantly done. Tough to tell in pictures, but in person it's stunning. Adds an era appropriate styling element, the sporty touch, and a sense of precision.
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Post by priamo on Mar 18, 2022 23:14:30 GMT -6
Your photo Rommel, that's a nice dial color. How do you set the day/date? Interesting it has cal. 752. The cal 500 series, from the same family and time period, don't have day. Omega makes good movements. The chapter ring is a nice detail. Is it at a different level than the dial? And the seldom seen Omega beads of rice bracelet makes a neat complete presentation.
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Post by rw16610 on Mar 20, 2022 11:26:53 GMT -6
priamo This is something I struggled a bit with after getting it unboxed. I'm so used to the modern Day-Date movements. Heck, even the Caravelle-Set-O-Matic seems a bit different or more like the modern pieces. As far as I know thus far, there seems to be no quick set for the day. I'm guessing you have to advance the hours until you reach the previous day, check for AM /PM, and then you can quick set the date by repeatedly pulling the crown all the way out. Not sure if mine needs adjusting or service, but seems to be working very well. This was discovered by accident as I was trying to set it initially. Lucky for me it arrived on a Friday and the day saying this, but the date was off. Regarding the dial, it's very difficult to tell with the domed crystal. It appears as if the brushed metal dial was applied to the base plate. The roulette wheel / chapter ring sits in a recessed position of sorts. If true that would make sense considering the theme of applied design elements to the dial. Hour markers, Omega logo, and the Day -Date surrounding is something to behold in person. I'm actually blown away by the watch. The bracelet certainly adds a nice touch and pictures do this watch no justice. Strikingly beautiful in sunlight and the dial contrast really makes it pop.
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