Written by Ashley Budgen [email protected]
Back Story:
This piece was one of those strange and rather serendipitous events, it started out in early 2012 talking to Dennis, who owned the Ref 2757 Seamaster De Lux Pie-Pan with date a…
Continue readingOmega Stories: The 1st Gen Planet Ocean GMT Family & GoodPlanet Special Edition Cal 8605
While substantially larger, thicker and somewhat polarizing compared to the Seamaster GMT, the first generation Planet Ocean GMT is a watch packed with technology, features and performance in an extremely well priced package. [..]
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Continue readingOmega Stories: Exceptional Value – The De Ville Cal 9300 Hour Vision Chronograph
I’ve previously singled out the De Ville Prestige Chronograph as the best value modern Omega chronograph on the used market. The Hour Vision Chronograph powered by Calibre 9300 is a superb modern watch that comes in a close second, representing exce…
Continue readingOmega Stories: Why I Wrote 100 Articles Before Covering The Speedmaster
While my focus will still be on lesser known Omega’s, watches that represent great value, and watches that are just plain weird and quirky, I will always be a Speedmaster fan and will write about them from time to time moving forward. [..]
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Continue readingThe Legendary Movado Polyplan – Who has one?
I say legendary because I’ve been told of them and seen photos over the years and several of the most serious collectors I know have a real itch for these things yet they only appear scarcely at auction.
I’ve put it in unique watches and complication…
Continue readingChronostop Part 2 – The Italian Geneve Pentatlon, Lemania Racing & De Ville
Our journey into the Chronostop model lines ventures into Italy with the Chronostop Pentatlon, also known as the Chronostop Fontana, and the little known Lemania Racing & De Ville variants of this case design. [..]
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Continue readingOmega Stories: The Seamaster Electric Blue 2255.80 / 2232.80 & The Royal Navy Clearance Diver LE
While often overshadowed by the black bezel 2254.50, the electric blue is in my view the star of the first generation Seamaster Pro family. A relic of the 90’s when bright metallic colors were more popular, it is a dial design we have never seen since the end of its production. [..]
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Omega Stories: The Magnificently Vulgar Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200 Horology’s Answer To Truck Nuts
Enormous, yet ergonomic and comfortable. Technologically advanced, yet based on a 70’s design. Capable of diving to the deepest parts of the ocean, yet mostly confined to an office desk. The Ploprof 1200 is a brilliant contradiction, and one of the most charismatic watches Omega has made. [..]
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Isofrane Rubber Strap Review
Introduction:
Rubber straps are not something I’ve ever particularly liked, having had them on a few watches in the past. Something about the heft of a stainless steel bracelet always appealed to me, particularly on heavier dive watches such that Omega produces.
Continue readingRubber straps are not something I’ve ever particularly liked, having had them on a few watches in the past. Something about the heft of a stainless steel bracelet always appealed to me, particularly on heavier dive watches such that Omega produces.
The Seamaster Pro, Planet Ocean, PloProf, and the range of variations of these lines all feature a heavy watch head coupled with a heavy duty bracelet typically in the order of 180-220 grams in weight. This never quite felt…
Omega Stories: Prime Wagyu – Japan’s Final Jumbo Seamaster Chronometer
It’s interesting to see just how much all of the Japanese specials have in common. They tend to be very limited in terms of options, usually a single dial or a couple of color variations on a single dial design at most. They also tend to be non-luminous, preferring onyx inserts especially in later years. They also tend to be larger sized, sold largely on bracelets and lastly…
