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The Tintin series that we all love were more than just children's comics: they are now considered a journalistic record of 20th century events and Geroges Remi's own views on these world affairs. Here's a photograph of Tintin creator at work, wearing an O...  

.... taken of Herge, i must have seen this one a thousand times and now it is the first time i notice the Omega ! Thanks alot, nice tribute to a fellow countryman. Filip

I was actually wondering what watch Herge wears after watching the excellent documentary "Tintin et Moi". Then I found this picture. If I was Belgian I'd be proud of Herge's achievements!

...........I'm not sure I would have spotted that. I used to have one of the SM calendars but sold it to fund something else - sometimes I regret that but hey ho, that's watch collecting for you. Cheers Andrew

Though I am fairly certain it's an Omega Seamaster Calendar (due to the fairly visible omega logo, lug style, and date at six shape) the author dates the photo to 1939. The fat lug seamasters don't make an appearance until the late 1940s. Any Tintinologis... 

...didn't debut until 1952. I think the credit is mistaken, gatorcpa

Hi Your correct the photo has to be after 1952 or so not 1939. I was in Brussels jan 2012... and had a chance to go the Musee Herge with a fellow purist , bimbeano ( he had a car !! and was the local ). I think bimbeano posted pics of the visit . I highly...  

But i think this photo was taken in the 50's sometime. I,ll take a look at some books later, cheers, paul

The photo below is from the truly excellent Michael Farr,s book, and its given as 1950 . Same photo shoot , same shirt , tie , haircut , black and white pic , same watch ? copyright from MIchael Farr's book " the adventures of Herge - creator of Tintin " ...  

This thread has been entertaining. Any pictures to add, p_savage?

Tried to upload a picture, but cant seem to get it to add from an ipad. Any ideas please? Cheers, Paul

I hope a forum member with an Ipad can give insights. In the meantime, here is another subtle Omegamaniac-Tintinologist reference for everyone's entertainment ... ...  

but, in my defence, I have been travelling and struggling with IT incompetance (nothing I can do about this I'm afraid :() but here is the long awaited photo copyright from MIchael Farr's brilliant book " the adventures of Herge - creator of Tintin " stat...  

Looks very much of that same period. Saw this scene of a workshop in the documentary "Tintin et Moi". Thanks Paul! Nice to know a little of Mr Remi's tastes in watches.