nilomis
[Omega]
11422
Only you could made this association ...
With Lawrence Tierney, that we saw "recently" on ...
Reservoir Dogs (paying Joe Cabot).
Seinfeld (playing Alton Benes
on the episode "The Jacket").
Cheers,
Nilo
Omega Tuesday . . .
. . . starts now, folks. On my wrist later today: a '57 Norman Morris ref 6560 . . . . . . Seamaster DeLuxe. Art...
A Seamaster of this kind and a Constellation from 1960 is on my mind at the moment
The time is not wright for me to jump on them but the occasion is ! Best Moritz
Vintage dress Seamasters and Constellations . . .
. . . are still thick on the ground, at least compared to the Speedmasters and Railmasters that have gone thru the roof recently. Best of luck in your search, Moritz! Best, Art
Tuesday's Omega
Ref: 2596-1 Wearing my 1950 reference 2596-1 today. New and correct crown courtesy of advice gratefully received from Art. Similarly thanks to Art, I now have a correct replacement seconds hand waiting to be fitted in due course. I think the present secon...
Ah, I've been waiting to see your 2596 . . .
. . . ever since it was first posted. The future of my collection is headed in that direction; there were so many obscure references produced in that era (late '40s - mid '50s), and they still pop up with some regularity. Glad you were able to source a co...
Tuesday Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon ...
Team, That's the true DSOTM, the first and the most impressive Omega release. Love the ceramic case, the dial and, of course, the movement (9300). Here are some fresh pictures from this, as it looks, Spring morning. First, in full color: Another one, more...
DSOTM is the . . .
. . . Lawrence Tierney . . . . . . of Omegas, at once handsome and intimidating. ...
Only you could made this association ...
With Lawrence Tierney, that we saw "recently" on ... Reservoir Dogs (paying Joe Cabot). Seinfeld (playing Alton Benes on the episode "The Jacket"). Cheers, Nilo
Was there ever an actor . . .
. . . more menacing? Tough guy on screen and off Maybe Richard Boone, or Robert Shaw. One other candidate: Khigh Diegh. This opening scene from The Manchurian Candidate . . . . . . still gives me the chills. Art
Even at the end of his long carreer ...
At Seinfeld's "The Jacket" episode: Or playing on Reservoir Dogs: Scary to the limit. Cheers, Nilo
When I look at this watch....
Dr No, my love for vintage has renewed. Not only it is a superb watch but an equally good photograph. Thank you for sharing. Best regards Edward
Why, thank you, Edward! . . .
. . . that photo was taken just before sundown last night, and with a new macro lens. I was pleased with it, too. As for vintage watches in general: the first rule is to study and learn, and the second is to find a local watchmaker who will work with you....