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Omega 33.3 Chronographs: The Champions League of vintage chronographs.
Here are two 33.3 I wanted to show you.
One has been taken in picture by Blomman:
This black beauty has to be credited to john Goldberger:
And, as for an extra bonus, this golden beauty found on the net, signed Tissot, but Tissot and Omega were so close in the Thirties that the mention was mandatory, here.
These three chronographs have different pushers and dials, the cases look very close, and they all share the same movement, a Lemania 15 TL, the ancester of the 321 which was housed in the... Speedmaster.
In my opinion, less desirable, mechanically speaking than a Minerva 17-29 CH or 19-9 CH, or than a Longines 13 ZN or 30 CH, but aesthetically speaking, you have some pure marvels.
And the good news is that there were many other superb realizations and dials! I have in mind a superb porcelain dial in an Omega.
Now, to find one is another thing... Not very easy.
Best,
Nicolas
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Omega 33.3 Chronographs: The Champions League of vintage chronographs.
Here are two 33.3 I wanted to show you. One has been taken in picture by Blomman: This black beauty has to be credited to john Goldberger: And, as for an extra bonus, this golden beauty found on the net, signed Tissot, but Tissot and Omega were so close i...
Terrific post from the King of Chronographs!
I love all three; as well as all the others you show here. Don't stop!
And sometimes it's by accident like that happened to me!!!
CATALOG IMAGE All the best Juan ...
Superb example dear Juan!!... an awesome watch which...
... I had the pleasure of admiring on my own wrist. It well illustrates the point of Nicolas about these wonderful chronos of a long gone era! Un abrazo mi amigo! Abel
Three beauties :)
While the dials are all busier than I would accept in modern watches, they work superbly with these vintage pieces. Hard to say which is my favorite - maybe the first...
There were some very interesting Tissot, in the 30ies, 40ies, and 50ies.
Try the Tissot Navigator World Time, which has been re edited, or an army of Tissot 33.3 Chronographs. That was a very nice brand, which sadly received the same funeste treatment than... Longines. Best, Nicolas
You mean the current world timer?
Did not know that was a re-edition. And I know what you mean with limited attention - always difficult to manage with a portfolio of brands...
Three great watches!
The case of the first Omega is my favorite among these... Best Blomman
You knew . . .
. . . this was coming. Fan appreciation When I started following Omega, these chronographs were within reach of the average collector. No longer; they're practically unobtainable for most of us now. Agreed that equivalent vintage Longines (both 13ZN and 3...
Well, I've pretty much sworn off chronographs . . .
. . . with very exceptions, but yes, I'd try once more if the right opportunity presented itself. A vintage Omega bullhead or Longines Conquest 30CH would be at the top of my list . . .
Fully agreed, Nicolas, but I'm not really driven . . .
. . . to own any chrono anymore. Far more interested in obscure Omega rarities, particularly original issue Seamaster chronometers . . . that's where I'd be willing to park marginal funds now. A black dialed SM cal 343 would float my boat, and how! Art
Hi Nicolas! These are all truly beautiful examples of a golden era of chronograph making...
... those complicated snail scales are difficult to read, specially in some smaller dials, but they beautifully adorn and add a big charm to these watches of those far years. Thanks for sharing, and I will add a little example, not so nice as those you sh...
Gracias a ti Nicolas!! Thank you for your...
... Kind words my friend! Un abrazo! Abel.