Omega for Rolling Stones Concert

Dr No · 2019-08-20T11:57:20Z

Dr No hosts a contest: guess which Omega he'll wear to his 40th Rolling Stones concert. Discover the chosen vintage Omega ref. UK 2292.

Dr No's post sets up an engaging contest for the WatchProSite community, challenging members to guess which Omega timepiece he will wear to his 40th Rolling Stones concert. This interactive thread highlights the personal connection collectors have with their watches and the stories behind their choices for significant life events.

. . . to his fortieth Stones concert . . .

[on stage in Santa Clara, Aug 18th]

. . . two days from now at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena?

It will be an Omega from my collection. That's your only clue.

Whoever guesses first and supplies the correct reason will win a prize.

Stoned,

Art

Key Points from the Discussion

The author reveals the chosen watch is an Omega reference UK 2292 from 1943, delivered to Britain, linking it to other significant events of that year.
The author shares details about the Rolling Stones concert experience, noting a setlist heavy on mega-hits rather than deeper cuts.
A community member suggests an early Seamaster without the model name on the dial as a possible choice for the concert.
Another member humorously compares the aging Rolling Stones to a watch that parties all night and then returns to a 'nursing home'.
A participant mentions wearing their Moonwatch to a Stones concert, drawing a parallel with the author's choice of an Omega for the event.
The author clarifies that an Omega Mk II, despite being from the '69 Stones Tour era, will not be the chosen watch.

The Discussion

jlc.thomsen

Aug 20, 2019

First guess. A pre-moon 1962 speedmaster

Because they formed in 1962 and that was also the first year Omega was used in space.

Dr No

Aug 20, 2019

I wish there was a 2998 in my collection . . .

. . . but, sorry to say, there isn't. ;-(

NickO

Aug 20, 2019

How about a 1938 Omega Doctor's Watch?

You get to party with it all night long and then you send it back to the nursing home. Just like the Stones.

Dr No

Aug 20, 2019

Very funny, very funny! . . .

. . . . And I don't even have a Medicus. As Melvyn was fond of saying: "Wrong again!"

NickO

Aug 20, 2019

Where’s DruidPadj when you need him?

My money says DruidPadj will get this right. After all, he’s a Druid and the Druids were around when The Stones formed. In fact, I heard they named themselves after Stonehenge. ‘Nuff said.

AlexSunrise

Aug 20, 2019

Speedmaster Mk II is my guess...

I'm sure you will have an awesome time, Art! Reason being that is was made in about the same time as when you first saw the Stones. Cheers, Alex

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