Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
37541
Movement numbers: Brazil . . .
. . . vs Australia.
9703068 vs 9703100.
What were the chances these two shared a production run?
I was so keen on winning the auction that I outbid myself three times.
Now at my watchmaker's for servicing; it runs, but I sourced a new balance staff and seconds pinion just in case.
Can't wait to get it back to celebrate their reunion!
Art
Omega ref 2242: twins separated at birth . . .
. . . in Bienne over seventy years ago . . . . . . and reunited in SoCal just recently. Some of you will be familiar with one of my latest additions, a ref 2242 . . . . . . produced for the Brazilian agent in '44 with the uncommon 18 jewel variant of the ...
Movement numbers: Brazil . . .
. . . vs Australia. 9703 068 vs 9703 100 . What were the chances these two shared a production run? I was so keen on winning the auction that I outbid myself three times. Now at my watchmaker's for servicing; it runs, but I sourced a new balance staff and...
Another great catch, dear Art!
Congratulations! Very cool to find two so close.... So many years later! Best Blomman
Smooth and unique. But
You should change your name to Dr. Yes as......wow yes these two pieces are amazing and such great fun and a unique combination to say the least. (Totally joking on the change just love that you got them )
When it comes to vintage Omega . . .
. . . I lose all sense of self-control. Just found another that I'd like to have, too ;-) . . .
We all have this itch
Don't talk to me about new/vintage additions hehehe, Same with me, I went from buying one piece (on rubber) and then putting a special order on another because the stainless bracelet almost costs the same as the watch