New Toy!

[krustybrand]

Picked this up cheap on a whim yesterday. The grey dial is gorgeous! The date misalignment is due to the date changing over about 2 hours (not instant) starting about when the pic was taken. Sorry for the poor photo. I just plunked it onto my Omega Red Book and snapped a quick one. The red on the crystal is a reflection from something or other (lens flare). It was a private deal from a long time salesman at my favorite dealer. Favorite because whan I asked once for a Breitling buckle, all they had was a used one, so they gave it to me free. When I went in later looking for 2 more of a different size, they removed them from in stock straps and sold them to me for the correct Breitling price ($25 each).

[chrgod]

Cute watch, simple and understated. Vintage Omegas are cool!

Are there any markings on the caseback?

[krustybrand]

Are there any markings on the caseback?

No markings whatsoever. I'll have to pop the caseback off to find out more about it. All I know is that the movement is 28,800bpm and it's running 1-2sec per day fast depending on position. In other words, it's running perfectly.

[gillorin]

I definitely dig these old Omega's. I have a few Seamaster's that look similar. What caliber movement is inside? 565?

I just wish there were larger one's around... Guessing this is about 34mm? Looks great

[krustybrand]

I definitely dig these old Omega's. I have a few Seamaster's that look similar. What caliber movement is inside? 565?

I just wish there were larger one's around... Guessing this is about 34mm? Looks great

34mm is right on. I had it opened up today to get the numbers out. It's immaculate - no hint of corrosion at the case/back junction as you find on a lot of old watches. It's a Caliber 1010 and the movement serial number dates it from 1979. Case is 166.0202