Omega Caliber 600 9ct Gold Dress Watch

G99 · 2011-12-03T11:42:05Z

G99 shares his 1964 Omega Caliber 600 dress watch in 9ct gold, complete with box and papers. Discover insights on vintage Omega collecting.

G99

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G99 celebrates his acquisition of a vintage 1964 Omega dress watch, a 9ct gold Dennison-cased piece with a Caliber 600 movement, complete with its original box and papers. His post details the excitement of finding such a rare, well-preserved timepiece and invites fellow collectors to share their insights.

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last night i won this lovely piece from my normal marketplace.

a 9ct gold Dennison cased cal 600 with original box, 9ct buckle and papers from, of course, 1964.

a couple of pics from the seller

as you can see its a fairly plain dress watch, but looks to be in mint condition with no flaws in the dial. not sure if the plain crown is original, but it looks good so i'm happy with it. case is hallmarked London 1964 and it was sold in the outskirts of London in feb 1965. to find a piece like this with box and papers is rare indeed so it was a piece i needed for my collection. only 2 questions to all you vintage collectors. 1. how did it get from UK to Poland and 2. 'who was bidding me up ?'

more pics to follow when it arrives.

Graham

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The acquired watch, initially assumed to have a Dennison case due to its 9ct gold London hallmark, was later confirmed to be an Omega case (OWC), a detail discovered after closer inspection.
The Caliber 600 movement is highly regarded for its reliability and accuracy, making it an excellent choice for a dress watch that combines simple elegance with robust performance.
The Caliber 600 movement shares a lineage with other Omega movements from the same era, such as those found in the 'flying saucer' Geneve models.
Vintage watches, especially those with original box and papers, are considered rare finds and highly desirable additions to a collection.
The journey of vintage watches across continents, such as from the UK to Poland, often sparks curiosity about their history and previous owners.
Collecting can involve a mix of new and vintage watches, offering a broader and more diverse field for enthusiasts.

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amanico

Dec 3, 2011

Lovely catch... And even more if you consider its " completeness ". Enjoy, my '64 freind. Best, Nicolas.

G99

Dec 3, 2011

it was just a lucky find. i wasnt in the market to buy before xmas, but when a complete package comes along you have to pounce on it as it wont come again. best G

Andy

Dec 3, 2011

Nice catch my friend...pity it won't be here by Mon..?? Speak soon big boy, Andy.

blomman Mr Blue

Dec 3, 2011

Very nice, clean dial! Best Blomman

Ginger

Dec 3, 2011

The movement looks to be from the same litter as my "flying saucer" Geneve . We'll have to get them together for a family reunion! Enjoy, Ginger

mac_omega

Dec 3, 2011

Hi Graham, I am glad to see you back - did not read from you for quite a while... Congrats on this lovely package. Well, with the way to Poland..?? Sometimes you only wonder how they spread all over the world. Maybe a gift, or inherited, just 2 thoughts. The X-mas presents who I buy for myself are always the best - and I think it is the same with you Christmas presents came to me early this year too - but will not disclose for the moment - will be presented later. kind regards my friend Erich

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