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Posts posted by kernow
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39 minutes ago, PAMman said:
Can you narrow it down a bit and indicate what you mean by 'vintage'?
First of all, is it a Moonwatch, as opposed to any of the other variants MKii, MKiii, MKiv etc?
Assuming it's a Moonwatch...
1950s / 60s / 70s etc. ?
2915, 2998, 105.012, 145.012, 145.022, 3750.50 etc?
Pre Professional / Pre-Moon / Moon?
Movement 321 / 861 / 1861?
Whichever period you are aiming for you need to ensure that everything is correct. Given that virtually all the bits are interchangeable the biggest single issue is to make sure that you don't end up buying a franken. There's a wealth of new, service replacement parts available (crowns, pushers, dials, hands, bezels, casebacks etc) and many older watches will have had many parts replaced as service items. This will have a major impact on the value of the older pieces and you should be vary of anything that looks suspiciously fresh. At the very least make sure that the dial and bezel are correct for the model & year. If not walk away unless it is cheap and you're happy to leave it alone. Sourcing a 'stepped edge' or older dial, or, a 'dot-over-90' bezel will be difficult, frustrating and hugely expensive.
Also remember that the Omega 321 / 861 movement is a derivative of the Lemania movement so check that you are actually getting an Omega. Bracelets are another minefield and can be significantly costly in themselves - check the cost of No.6 endlinks for example. Bottom line is that, even with a plethora of service replacement parts it is still a genuine Omega, but the price should reflect the reality and be realistic. An excellent reference is the recent Rossier & Marquie book 'Moonwatch Only', although it is costly it's a great read and contains all the guidance you will ever need.
Over the years I have owned at least 30 older Moonwatches, from a 1962 2998-6 through to the late 70s. For a start I would suggest that you look for a early '70s, stepped dial 145.022. This is the last dial that truly feels vintage and is the easiest way into a 'vintage' Speedy. Many will still have the '69 pre-Moon caseback, which carried on at least until 1971.
Good luck and if you post pics of any potential purchase send me a PM to alert me if you would like me to comment.
Fantastic advice.
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Someone please tell me what time it now. My lume has faded so I guess it's after 3:00am
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It's a 3 year old post. Maybe they've been removed by the OP from his account.
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Open a savings account and deposit a small amount each month. Make sure you don't have easy access to it and in a year or 2 you'll have enough to buy your grail.
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And keep those fingers warm. Frostbite does not go well with watchsmithing.
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Glad to hear you're getting it sorted. I'm sure the members will be sympathetic. -31C is cold enough to freed the balls off a brass monkey!
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None of my colleagues are into watches to my knowledge. I sometimes glance at their wrists to see what they are wearing but I've never seen anything interesting.
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If you look under the members profile, it's still there.
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Another one gone. The Eagles Glenn Frey. So young too. RIP Glenn and thanks for the music.
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glad you all had a good time. Looks like a lot of fun.
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I think either everyone is lost or they're having far to good a time to post here. Hope it's the second!
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We're all expecting photos guys. Enjoy your day.
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2 hours ago, Mike on a bike said:
Good idea anyway you do not want to be tracked, I do it at the least daily.
I just wear an Aluminium foil hat. That works for me.
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I quite like that.
Only joking.
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19 hours ago, 436NR said:
Yeah, very sad to hear about this.
These usually come in threes. First Bowie; now Rickman…
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It is three already: Lemmy, Bowie and now Alan Rickman.
Who's next, I dread to think.
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Another legend has gone. RIP Alan Rickman. Not a good start to the year
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