blomman Mr Blue
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Thanks, Snack!
I am been a little to agressive lately, have to slow down a bit...
Funds are running out... But I always keep an eye open for new additions...
Here are my two latest catch;
A little something I have been sliding under my sleeve for some time now…
Where do you draw the line?!
Best
Blomman
Thanks, Snack!
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 8th, 2010-04:03
I am been a little to agressive lately, have to slow down a bit... Funds are running out... But I always keep an eye open for new additions... Here are my two latest catch; A little something I have been sliding under my sleeve for some time now… Wh...
you couldnt go far wrong...
By: G99 : August 8th, 2010-13:58
you couldnt go far wrong with the 4.5 Blomman. a good 70's auto that does everything you need. very well built and not as heavy as the speedmaster 125. its only anomally is that it has a seamaster caseback so if you see one that is normal and from the fac...
The irony of this one...
By: mrsnak : August 9th, 2010-19:52
Is that it was keeping perfect time when I bought it, but had an older improperly installed crystal (tach ring is on the crystal and it was not centered). Only after taking it to Dr. No's favorite repair guy for a cleaning and crystal replacement did we d...
Ranchero.... info
By: Bill Sohne : August 8th, 2010-18:22
hi i wrote a quick article on them back in 2001, I lost the photos... but here is the text... The Omega Ranchero, a watch that has the looks and lineage of the Speedmaster, Railmaster and the Seamaster 3oo. Unlike its big brothers the Ranchero was a simpl...
In this case ...
By: nilomis : August 10th, 2010-12:58
Go for a Seamaster 165.024. I had one true vintage that I let go. I keep this one, made with parts from AU, and I'm very happy with it, provided that you take good care of the plastic bezel insert. Or, if you want a future classic, go for a PO. Same style...
i fully agree on the...
By: G99 : August 10th, 2010-13:06
i fully agree on the sm300 Nilo as i have 3 of them i have a 165.014 thin bezel, a 165.024 and a 165.024 which i had refurbed, all from 1964 of course. your Watchco model is a great alternative to an original vintage as its more usable. great watches and ...
thanks Blomman, buying a...
By: G99 : August 12th, 2010-00:45
thanks Blomman, buying a vintage SM300 is a bigger minefield than buying a ranchero as they are possibly the most faked omegas in existance, mainly the thick bezel model and 'military issue' pieces. to gently start your journey i'd be inclined to recommen...