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This is my first post on the Omega forum as I now own my first Omega watch courtesy of our own G99! Here is the story. I remember posts on Purists discussing vintage watches and the "themes" most of us collect with. I had never done that but I brought it ...  

...what do Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor aka "The Chipettes," think? I used to watch the cartoons when I was a kid and always enjoyed the Chipmunks and their adventures with their girlfriends, the Chipettes. Graham has clearly gotten you hooked on vinta... 

Love the patina on the dial, and as Graham would have told you, a well looked after 30mm calibre will last several more lifetimes. Great to see such generosity of forum members. Cheers Desmond

recommending something is easy, but the tables are turned when the person you recommend it too actually listens to your advice and spends his hard earned money on the thing you recommended. then it becomes a nightmare period waiting for it to arrive, be i... 

This (presumably) also 1952 model was acquired about three weeks ago (for almost peanuts). Dial's surface has aged considerably over time with tattoo-like markings. The case however, with very attractive lugs, looks to be brand-spanking new. And with the ...  

... congrats on your very nicely aged dial and excellent condition movement Omega vintage. i love Omega vintage watches very much simply because they make very reliable and durable movements. it can be very easily to find parts for repair if broken. stefa... 

Congratulations on your "new" aquisition Laurens And welome to the world of vintage Omegas Having a Omega watch, especially a vintage and than from ones year of birth brings so much pleasure wearing. Its like getting another life companion. Here from my y...  

Thanks to all of you for the kind words. I am proud to have qualified as an Omega aficinado and thanks, Graham, for your recommendation. Ben, I suppose we have twin watches!

Hi Big Daddy There is something about a simple manual wind Omega that cant be beat !! Good Hunting Bill Sohne