matty barton
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Hi G99
Thanks for that. I agree there is nothing unique about the watch apart from it's rebranding. I don't see it as a ranchero re-issue. More as a quirk in Omega's history. I do believe it has a premium value, but the trick in these cases is establishing what that premium is. That's why I really appreciate different points of view like the one you were kind enough to provide.
As for my tone with the other poster, I was not irritated by his ignorance on the subject matter or his lack of knowledge. We all have stuff to learn which is why this is such a wonderful hobby. What bothered me was his tone and the clumsy attempt to make a joke of my genuine question. People without wit should refrain from that.
As he is an established member, I'm not and everyone else here has been fantastically helpful I will apologise for putting him in his place.
Omega Ranchero Belgium only edition 1976
Hi everyone, I am interested in rare Omegas, and I think I have sourced one of the rarest out there on ebay. Its a Belgium only edition from 1976. I won't post a link to the ad as I don't know if that is acceptable on this forum but I would really appreci...
yes, so rare, that it did not see the inside of the omega factory.......
that is my guess. i`d pay pounds 20 incl. shipment. kind regards. achim
never smart to comment on things you have no idea about
My advice to you would be to only give advice to others about topics you know something about. Have a look at the Omegamania catalogue. Three handwound variations and one automatic on a 1012 calibre were briefly launched for the Belgian market only in 197...
excellent day; did learn something new.....
will bid to the end now.... have only old ranchero`s. time for a new`ish one. kind regards. achim
Ranchero
Hi there was actually made a limited serie of Ranchero's to the Belgium market. This is mine: Ref. 166.0218 Cal. 1012 Ref. nr. 40537173 Year 1976/77 Best Thomas ...
very nice, is that the hand-wound version?
the one I intend to bid on is the auto. It has a black dial. Interesting you went for the leather strap. I was thinking mesh, but the black leather looks great. Do you mind me asking where you found the watch? I can't imagine there being more than a few d...
Hi
Mine is automatic, with a cal. 1012, there were also the manual version with a cal. 1030. In the link i PM you i can read about the 2 versions. Mine came without bracelet, and it is an aftermarked strap i use. I found mine in Denmark where i live. Mine wa...
Ha ha Thomas
We are devious people. I am also hoping to get it relatively cheap at the end of the auction. For me it's a symbolic piece. This was a time when Omega and the other great Swiss marques were fighting for their lives against the quartz revolution. The attem...
Scarce . . .
. . . but not rare, in my opinion. I'm with Graham: it's an uncommon variety, but not especially noteworthy either mechanically or historically. I like this period of Omega's history, and so do many others, but the shaped cases that define the era aren't ...
Interesting distinction between rarity and scarcity
I really appreciate the feedback, and agree it's not on a par with a connie, let alone a nice speedy. I'm not a dealer, so I don't have to worry about immediate profitability. I just like the idea of having something most other collectors won't. That said...
I find fleabay a good...
I find fleabay a good site as a lot of people dont know what they have and that may be the case in this watch. A lot of people may not know what it is so are avoiding it. I wish you luck as it will be a nice piece to own. Collecting has nothing to do with...
although we dont discuss price on this forum i will comment on desirability
Yes, its an uncommon piece, but at the end of the day it is just a C cased seamaster with 'ranchero' on the dial so in my opinion not so desirable, certainly not to me anyway. A re edition is never going to be as desirable as an original and the original ...
Hi G99
Thanks for that. I agree there is nothing unique about the watch apart from it's rebranding. I don't see it as a ranchero re-issue. More as a quirk in Omega's history. I do believe it has a premium value, but the trick in these cases is establishing what ...
Well Matty, welcome to the...
Well Matty, welcome to the forum. I do understand your liking for a quirk in their history which is what the kleerback is as well. Good luck. Best Graham