nilomis
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Simple as that...
He was recomended by a common acquaintance and, believe it or not, I got te feeling that he is unaware about the overall value of the collection. He valued the gold ones, I could notice that he was paying more attention when I handle those.
I don't handle those cases very well but I know dealers that travel to the interior of the country hunting for watches that people don't know the real value. Sometimes they got lucky.
I consider this a rip off but that's life.
Answering your question: I don't think that there is anyone outside with a box full of square Cosmics. Square watches were not popular here, as far I know.
Cheers,
Nilo
A flood of vintage Omega Cosmic watches
Team, A short story about this photo session: Weeks back I got a phone call from one watchmaker, not mine, saying that an old guy was looking for someone to take pictures of his small watch collection. I said that I only do this as a hobby. I was about to...
As per a funny coincidence, I posted an article on the JLC Triple Calendars today.
And I recently saw one of our friend's collection of JLC Triple Calendar, moonphase or not. Just breathtaking to see so many Triple Dates together.... So I can really imagine how you felt when facing these marvels. Really impressive. Thanks for sharing! N...
Your post was the trigger to mine ...
It's funny to see how the customers were obsessed with full calendars and moon phase sixty years back. IMHO the JLC that you posted is more refined in terms of design, but let's remember that Omega was considered, at least here, a very high end brand. Che...
Cosmic!
As would our Cockney Purists friends say or was it Del Boy from Only Fulls and Horses :) Amazing collection Thank you for thinking of us even when you can earn money Cheers Damjan P.S. I'm might be completely wrong but looks like someone didn't take good ...
Well ...
Considering that some are older than me, they are in shape. Of course, a good visit to my watchmaker is recommended but I don't think that this will happen. Cheers, Nilo
So Nilo
People you do not know just come with a plastic bag full of watches...? And what a bag! I couldn't refrain from smiling when I saw that the case was too small to contain them all. Those are really lovely, lovable watches. Did you have the time to ask him ...
Simple as that...
He was recomended by a common acquaintance and, believe it or not, I got te feeling that he is unaware about the overall value of the collection. He valued the gold ones, I could notice that he was paying more attention when I handle those. I don't handle...
Cosmics are relatively common here ...
But is hard to locate one in good/great shape. I believe, as I was informed by an experienced seller, that the dial making process used by Omega until mid 60's didn't last on our hot and wet climate. That is the reason for many redone dials. Cheers, Nilo
Overload ...
You need to see a port that I'm working related to another Omega line (modern, no one is perfect). It will be an homage to Michael Schumacher. I'm only waiting to confirm his true retirement. Cheers, Nilo
This is overwhelming, stunning and breathtaking to say the least.
I have never seen more than three Cosmic watches together at a time before. Thanks a lot for asking for the permission to share this treasure with us. And to the gentleman owner, if you are reading this, please accept my sincere admiration from Thailand. ...
I'm not a particular fan of this model ...
But, for sure, it was a sensory experience. Cheers, Nilo
that is one hell of a lot of cosmics in one place
these round cases came out in 1947 and continued until i dont know when. the square cased model came out in 1951, but you rarely see them. i had the museum edition which was too much bling for my liking. funnily enough i have seen an influx of cosmics onl...
Nice memory for movies but ...
Here, this movie was named as "A Última Esperança da Terra" (Earth's Last Hope). Did you know that there is a previous movie stared by Vincent Price (Same story, based on the book "I'm a legend"). The fact is that there are many Omega collectors here and ...
I have come close a couple of times ...
... over the years to get a Cosmic. I had gone off the boil a bit with it, but your photos just reignited the flame. Thanks to you and the owner for sharing here. Andrew
I have mixed feelings in respect to moon phase watches ...
I own just one (A Zenith Chronomaster) and I only consider to wear it when is full moon! Setting a moon phase watch is an exercise of patience. Cheers, Nilo
simply stunning......
Hi holy cow !!! That must have been a great experience !! When the box was opened !1 I would have been stunned. I always like these.... I missed a steel one about 20 years ago and a oversized pink gold one while trying to surf the net with a palm pilot 3 ...
found by coincidance
Well, after reading this older post, I suppose I should consider myself lucky for finding this one, although maybe the calendar date hand may be wrong ;-) Jimmy ...
what bothers me more...
what bothers me more is the fact that it has a poorly re-done dial...
If my watch has a...
If my watch has a redial, which I'm not to sure of and I have the watch in front of me, then it is so, that I can live with that fact ;)
Wow my friend has opened a Cosmic Universe...!!!!!
Someday I'll find mine in steel. All the best Juan
Spectacular...
.....amazing watch!!! outside and inside. The caliber has a beautiful shine. Congratulations!!! enjoy it. All the best Juan
To make this collectible piece 100%...
....Change the screw to fix the caliber at case (dog-screw) are not OMEGA original. All the Best. Juan
Those domed-head screws are correct
The main plates and bridges are secured by flat head mirror shine steel screws, and the movement is secured by bigger domed-head steel screws As said, everything in this piece, is factory original.... ...
My friend, my point is for help only!
Your watch is exquisite and I love it. All the best juan ...
Thanks for your commitment Juan
Sometimes personal inspection reveals more details than HD photos
Fantastic collection Nilo and fantastic condition the watch shown by jorfedgonbo ...
... this is the kind of example every collector dreams to find someday. I have been a long time admirer/lover of the Cosmic model, but they are very very rare in my Country. It is very curious they were so popular in our neighbour Brazil and not here just...
The collection is not mine ...
I'm sorry. Your Cosmic is gorgeous. Omega was/is very popular and much desired here in Brazil and this explains the abundance of vintage ones here. Unfortunately, it seems that the models that I'm chasing were not that popular, like the SM 300 vintage. Ch...
Thank you Nilo! Glad you like my Cosmic. Yes, I noticed that the collection is not yours, and found ...
... very interesting reading about how it came to you to be photographed. It confirms that the long journey of collecting brings lots of surprises!! It is also very interesting to note that in spite of the closeness of our Countries where you and me live ...