Reply With QuoteLovely, I get them, enjoy the simplicity and comfort, when hunting them down I always look at condition of dials and hands, everything else is fixable....few of mine
Going on from my post about my growing regard for vintage / retro Omegas, Here is my first step into the collection.
I think the design is a little tame although not as much as some of the really standard dress watches, to be honest its the more imaginative designs that really appeal to me.
nonetheless I am happy with the watch, its lovely and comfortable
It actually looks in better condition with naked eye, maybe the camera is picking up the imperfections but it is 41 years old after all !
This is my first ever photo post so " hopefully" it will work !!
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Lovely, I get them, enjoy the simplicity and comfort, when hunting them down I always look at condition of dials and hands, everything else is fixable....few of mine
I love them
Mine says 'hi'
I actually had a hummer exactly like yours, they really do feel special to wear.
Vintage Omegas are wonderful, I have had so many and sadly flipped most of them as and when needs dictate :( but my 1952 seamaster is a true keeper.
I love them. Should have a nice SM300 coming in a week or so to join this bad boy
Really want to add one of those one day
QUOTE=adesmith;3443747]I love them. Should have a nice SM300 coming in a week or so to join this bad boy
Thats in fabulous nick, looks good.
Originally Posted by adesmith
I love them. Should have a nice SM300 coming in a week or so to join this bad boy
I like them as well.
I love em too , more than the later models to be honest.
Can't post pics as I'm out of town but I have a couple of 50s/60s seamasters which look great on clean black straps as dress watches ironically.
Couple of F300 seamaster hummers.
Always on the look out for those 50s/60s seamasters ....think Omega did its best watches from 50-70s.
Couldn't agree more, in house movements, great designs.
I've got a boxful of them here.
Cheers,
Neil.
I like mine which was bought from this forum.
Vintage Omegas in my mind are works of art with simplistic symmetry being utterly beautiful…
That is a cracking selection Jeff.I like them as well.
46 this year.
Here are my two that I inherited from my Granddad which was what brought me here in the first place.
A couple of hummers...
One of the nicest Omegas I've seen in a long time46 this year.
1 Oooooh ...
2 Original or refinish?
3 Wanna sellit?
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You can see my vintage Speedmasters at my site by my sig.
As it seems pics are obligatory, some I have pics for...
Cheers,
Neil.
I've only got one, but I like it a lot and wear it for special occasions.
It needs a trip to the spa, as you can see, but it runs well. I'm really impressed by the 30t2 movement in it, it's very consistent despite being around retirement age.
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Late 60's/early 70's Omega are a big fave for me so I'll play
Malc
Just two for me. A 1970 MKII
And a 'Montreal/Scoreboard/Albatross'
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That is an absolute stunner!! Gorgeous!I love them. Should have a nice SM300 coming in a week or so to join this bad boy
They all look fab!
What a great thread! Some really nice Omegas on here. I have a couple of modern Omegas but I do love their 70s era watches, their best designs by far IMHO.
Here's a SOTC pic of my vintage Omegas.
Not short of inspiration as to what to put in the empty slot thanks to this thread. I did have an Albatross but they seem a bit fragile despite their heavy build, so I flipped it. I like the Marine Chronometer, lovely watch but a bit pricey. The ana-digi Reverso is nice too but a bit lost on my wrist. I really like the Flightmaster even though it's not electronic - plus it would compliment my Z-33 nicely, so that's next on my list I think when I've amassed a few more pennies.
Top pic is very cool !
Late 60's/early 70's Omega are a big fave for me so I'll play
Malc
Malc - you are a man of taste. Fantastic collection.
Beautiful just beautiful...
I've a few, mainly Speedies but this old Geneve is a favourite as it belonged to my father....
Probably best not get me started eh? mmmmmmmhhhhhhhhhhhhh
So here is a break from the traditional, a bunch of us got together this weekend for a photoshoot to share out passions of cars, watches and man things so we all brought our cars and I brought along a load of my watches, here are some of the results of the two favourite hobbies in my life; Omegas and my Porsche:
I wont upset anyone by showing the group shot, it might make a few of you cry and just as a teaser one of the watches in these pics is genuinely the rarest Omega I have ever owned, and those of you who know me know I own the odd rare omega or two ...................
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And here is a quick and dirty iPhone shot of today chunk of 70's Omega loveliness, rarer than teeth in a hen: It's a Megaquartz F2.4Mhz charcoal waffle dial with not a single imperfection in the dial!
I`m certainly a fan, I own several and I won`t part with them. Love collecting on them and enjoy working on them too.
I`m saddened by the rising cost of parts for the old stuff and the impending availability problems. Until recently, old Omegas could be sorted out quite cheaply, but that'll change. Ironically, most of the older movements are easy to work on; any half-decent watchie can get them running nicely.
Clearly, Omega aren`t happy with that situation continuing and it's a shame. Lots of these watches will end up in drawers when they stop running, or getting broken for spares, because the cost of fixing them will be prohibitive. Best hope is that generic parts suppliers will step in, but that obviously raises quality concerns and it's less than ideal.
Paul
Very nice.
Late 60's/early 70's Omega are a big fave for me so I'll play
Malc
This was my fathers watch. He bought it new in the mid sixties. It was given to me after his death in 1987. It sat in my sock draw for years and years until I sent it to STS for a service. Wonderful watch that I would never part with.
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