Omega

i have been trying not to buy anything else for a while not that any of you will have noticed any slowing down

this one was an absolute bargain which it would have been rude to ignore. a seamaster 600 ref 136.011 with the 611 date movement. i thought this would be nice to keep my 601 non date model company.

it was advertised as having been stored for 30 years, working, winding, but occasionally stopping. i was happy to take the risk that it just needed a service and the auction ended up at far less than most people pay for a strap. it arrived yesterday and i was mightily impressed. the only reason i could see that it was stopping was that the back end of the second hand was sticking on the minute hand and either moving the minute hand or stopping the movement. i played with the crown a bit to move the hands around to try to readjust the second hand which seemed to work and its been working pretty much perfectly all night on my wrist and now on the table beside me. its off for a service tomorrow, but here are some pics of it as it stands now.

excellent dial with just a very small amount of spotting. 

its got a few scratches on the back, but hey, i remember when i was pleased to wake up with the same thing

a virtually spotless movement.

it just shows that if you know where to look you dont have to spend a lot of money to buy a nice watch. this is the main reason i am being steered back to vintage pieces because all the new pieces are way out of my budget. i know some might say it is better to have a small number of high quality pieces rather than a large number of cheaper pieces. each to his own i say and i would also argue that 1960's Omegas are good quality pieces so i get the best of both worlds, quality and quantity.

enjoy

Graham

You will never stop collecting '64 wathces, my friend!

Another amazing catch!

I admire your efforts to gather such lovely pieces.

Congratulations are in order.

Best, 50 quids, you're the King!

Nicolas

... after doing more and more homework on those 1960's Omegas. indeed Omega made a lot of great movement with very reasonable cost during that time .

among all my Seamaster 600, i have one with date function, but housed with cal.613. pic is attached to share with you.

stefan

look forward to our mini GTG in a few weeks..:o)

. . . samples from the golden age of Omega have survived until now, locked away in drawers, filing cabinets, shoe boxes, and attics. Here's a movement photo of Scott's linen dial Seamaster . . .

. . . which he sourced from a Swedish collector who in turn had acquired it from the original owner. The story is that the watch was presented as a gift, worn a few times, and then left in a jewelry box for decades until surfacing just recently. The movement is simply immaculate. My pal's '67 600 waves to your '64 from across the pond . . .

. . . cordially, Art

Another '68. Good job, G.

I have a Seamaster 600 of similar vintage - will have to check the #s - it doesn't see daylight much as it's gold (not my thing)....but it was too good to leave alone.

...at least I made the mistake in a flattering direction...

I meant to type that I think mine is a '68....

 

 

As you know, i agree with you Graham, about vintage pieces.  The hunt, the anticipation and the regular visits from the postman are part of what satisfies the craving, and I have to keep within budget.    The disappointment one feels when a new piece is not quite what I expected (or worse) is just as real when the funds involved are the price of a nice dinner for two rather than the price of a family auto, but in the former case the regret passes quickly and the necessary corrective actions are much less pressing.  

(Needless to say, I have had two disappointments in a row in the past two weeks, offset by a happy communication from a certain Purist who has offered me a watch I have long been seeking.)

...68, eh 64 collection

Well lets see if Ben can guess my age?

But you are right on the spot, if you look around you can really find nice vintage watches that a great and having a more than fair price.

You have proven this some times already

Best

Hans

...Or as I remember you have said a few times: "cheap as chips" 

Best regards

Hans

Beautiful piece from 1964.

Enjoy it to the full when it returns.

Regards

Tony

 

do post the whole 64 family when you have time, thanks

total price inclusive of purchase, service and all shipping is £210.01!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

here's a pic as it is today. i think you'll be impressed.

 

i just need a nice strap and Omega buckle

best

Graham