Up for discussion. Note that this is not a ‘financial sense’ related discussion, but a ‘what’s the more interesting thing to do’ discussion. I have a 321 18945xxx serial that is currently being restored by a professional. From my research – speedmaster101, mwo, various other sources – I believe it should be from a 2998-5. I have reached out to Omega for information as well – both directly to customer service as well as through an OB – and will see if either of those sources comes…
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I’ve found plenty of posts on watch storage (boxes, roles, whatever), but what about straps? I’ve got an abundance of bracelets, natos, rubber straps, buckles, deployant clasps, etc and right now they are kind of all dumped in a pelican case. Well, the bracelets are in some leather pouches and then dumped in the case. I would like to lay them all out side by side in drawers maybe. I’ve looked at a few different set ups, but I short of a pretty large and spendy gerstner type engineers…
Continue readingGreat interview and a TV Dial
This was a really good conservation with Alton Brown and his love of these mechanical devices we wear. And he happens to be wearing a TV dial Omega and a cool looking Brew.
Continue readingHB-SIA back from service
Picked up my HB-SIA (321.92.44.52.01.001) back from warranty repair on Saturday. The center stop second hand wouldn’t engage, but the watch kept good time. I didn’t see any obvious signs of damage that would have caused the hand to not engage, but approaching zero expertise. A number of parts were replaced, but I was surprised that the coaxial wheels were replaced. Maybe an update? Zero complaint from me as it is has new life! Now to put it back on the titanium bracelet. I haven’t…
Continue readingProfessional ‘Red’ Racing at Bonhams today
edit w link https://www.bonhams.com/auction/291…-dial-ref-145012-purchased-2nd-december-1969/
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