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Omega 2179 summer photos.
It was about time to give it some wrist time and to take some fresh photos.
This 2179 is really special to me, as it is a gift from one of our friends, and I really like its discreet but powerful character.
With its dial burnt by radium...
Best,
Nicolas
Vintage
Explore the enduring appeal of the vintage Omega CK 2393 chronograph, its unique 'ogive' pushers, and legendary movement. A collector's perspective on a timeless reference.
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Omega 2179 summer photos.
It was about time to give it some wrist time and to take some fresh photos. This 2179 is really special to me, as it is a gift from one of our friends, and I really like its discreet but powerful character. With its dial burnt by radium... Best, Nicolas ...
Radium!
Wow I really feel for the people that worked with that stuff in the factoryđ”
Ref 2179 and counterpart ref 2384 both have the aura . . .
. . . that military watches are imbued with, the mystique of potentially being involved in hostilities. That mystique carries over to civilian issues to a large degree because many of the later production models were either sold at PXs ( P ost E x changes...
