A little mood music . . .
. . . for the latest addition . . . . . . to my Omega collection. Finally on my wrist after two months at my watchmaker's shop. To date, the only one exactly like it seen anywhere . . . ...
Abel and I have both posted about it . . .
. . . in the recent past, Nicolas. I've forgotten how to add links to a post, but if you search for ref 2494 , our threads should pop up near the top of the page. Briefly, 2494 was a jumbo Seamaster reference that was issued in both chronometer and unrate...
Umm . . . no, any improvement to my game gets credited . . .
. . . to my latest cue. Ebony and gonçalo alves handle, Pro taper purpleheart shaft, ultra-soft tip. It's the nuts! ...
Beautiful cues dear Art! Though I have no knowledge about pool technique or cues, I know how to appreciate a good artisan work and specially to admire...
... the beauty of exotic woods, as I have been involved with knife and guns collecting and shooting for decades. Goncalo Alvez was de "official" wood used by S&W for their "target" stocks in their top of the line revolver models some years ago for their h...
That’s very interesting Abel...
I rather fancy something made out of this wood. Now you have set me thinking 🤔
My big pleasure dear Captain. Ahh yes, these woods are so beautiful. If you like knives or guns they are a superior material for handles and stocks for handguns...
... or pistol. I feel they can be also used for any other beautiful object, inlcuding scultures or any piece of art or handwork.
The AP RO "Jumbo" 15202 ST is my favorite watch among the present offerings of this brand. It is an iconic model. There is another watch within this design which haunts my soul...
... but regretably is completely out my reach: The Royal RO double wheel squeletonized model ref 15407ST So I guess will live with my Jumbo and enjoy its classic beauty. It is a most rewarding timepiece to have on the wrist.
Thanks, j! Next step: . . .
. . . designing a strap. I'm thinking deep brown croc, but open to suggestions. I was able to source a pink gold '60s vintage Omega buckle from a watchmaker's estate. That's a far more difficult endeavor than one might imagine. Authentic examples are near...
Dear Art, you have a pair of sharp eyes for these Chronometres!
Beautiful. Good hunting and wear it in the best of health! Best regards
How nice to finally view this Omega happily ticking on your wrist dear Art!! So happy to know it is a rare piece which belongs to your collection! ...
... Enjoy in the best of good health my friend! Chees! Abel
Well, all is not entirely well yet, Abel, as neither my watchmaker . . .
. . . nor myself was able to source a NOS mainspring, at least not yet. The timing results aren't satisfactory, with a fairly wide delta between positions. I may have to settle for adjustment to my wearing pattern rather than optimal timing machine result...
What a beautiful, beautiful piece, Art
So happy for you that this Omega found its way you. "I have not seen such a watch before. Two tone, rose /steel." was my initial thinking. Big congrats to such a find and thank you for this well thought post with a musical background, that fits beautifull...
Thank you, Count! I've seen roughly half a dozen steel Omegas from this period . . .
. . . with 14 kt pink gold bezels, but all were jumbo manual wind chronometers, references 2367 or 2410. This is the first auto chronometer thus fitted in my experience. Interestingly enough, most (if not all) prior sightings were sourced in South America...
Hope to see you in a few weeks at the next gathering . . .
. . . of the alphabet soup gang, Kev, if not before. This one will be on my wrist, for sure . . .