Oh, not at all, Clive - glad you took the time to share . . . - Omega

Oh, not at all, Clive - glad you took the time to share . . .

. . . the backstory of this uncommon Omega. Pretty sure I've never seen this reference before; looks to be late '60s vintage.

The movement requires service, but fortunately parts are available so any watchmaker worth his salt should be able to bring it back to life.

Thanks much,

Art

Another vintage pocket watch

By: chippyfly : April 12th, 2024-14:37

Anecdotes that accompany vintage watches enhance their collecting. I share another rather long one with purists here. Jane (not her real name) is an elderly widow and long time friend and past work-colleague of my partner. Two weeks ago they had lunch tog...

First of all

By: EinPA : April 12th, 2024-17:07

How cool is that. Great vintage piece and story

Wow …

By: Cpt Scarlet : April 12th, 2024-21:01

Great story to accompany this cool vintage Omega. Thank you for posting this Clive. Best regards Captain

What a cool pocket watch…

By: KMII : April 13th, 2024-02:58

And amazing story to go with it! Quite interesting, how a small pocket watch market persisted much longer than one would think and given the charm, it’s again not completely surprising 😊👍🏻

Thank you all. I was a little worried I may have crossed a political line for this site.

By: chippyfly : April 13th, 2024-08:54

Oh, not at all, Clive - glad you took the time to share . . .

By: Dr No : April 14th, 2024-21:57

. . . the backstory of this uncommon Omega. Pretty sure I've never seen this reference before; looks to be late '60s vintage. The movement requires service, but fortunately parts are available so any watchmaker worth his salt should be able to bring it ba...

Thank you Art

By: chippyfly : April 15th, 2024-10:44

I have just been told the watch was bought by "Jane" in Tehran as a present for "Omar". What a gift! Clive