I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches (primarily Omegas, though the principles could just…
Continue reading166.010/168.024 date window metal color gold or silver?
Hello again,
Just a simple question this time about these references:
I have noticed in certain pictures the faceted date window for these references looks silver toned, while in others it appears gold. Were variations in color tied to the case metal…
Continue reading2264.50 vs 2254.60, Head or Heart?
So I really like the 'Peter Blake' and aim to pick up one before long. My heart leans more towards auto but my head says that the 2264 might be the wiser choice. Am I right to think this? – would welcome other's experience and views.
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Continue readingSimon Freese
Hi OF
Looking for some help is Simon Freese still in Business the reason for asking I have been trying to get in touch with him for a week now by phone and email without much success .
thanks
Continue readingMy first one
Hi everyone. I’m new to this and about to buy my first vintage omega. I read a lot about fakes and generally non original watches etc. I was wondering if any of you have any opinions on this watch? Many thanks in advance. Neil
Continue readingGold pie pan
Thought I’d share this new arrival with you guys. Fun dial combination with it being a crosshair turler signed piepan. Almost ‘too much’.
18k case with a 14k bracelet.
Continue readingGifted 3 vintage Omegas
Hello- my father in law gave me a box of old watches from various uncles. There are three Omegas,
The one I like the most is a bigger case and has papers(the watch was in the envelope, but could have gotten mixed up over the years). It also appears to…
Strap spring bar ? Odd question maybe
So I wanted to switch out my constellation to a different strap .
Got a new strap and ordered spring bar/pin off Amazon
Immediately saw a bent one , opened the case .
Saw a slightly bent one and it fell apart in my hand
Now , I don’t trust any of …
Continue readingContinental Can Company retirement watch
I'm trying to identify this watch, maker and model. I took it a local jeweler and he couldn't/wouldn't open it to put a new battery in. It belonged to my Father and I'd like to gift it to my nephew since he carries the family name. …
Continue reading105.012-65 service advice needed
Hi all, new the forum but not new to the Omega world. 😀. I have recently acquired a 98% original 105.012 (only crown has been replaced) that has been sitting in a safe for 25 years now and the movement needs service. I took it to a 3rd party Omega serv…
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