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Ref 2910 is a contemporary of Railmaster CK 2914, slightly . . .

. . . smaller but with the same movement. You did well, Clive! Also wearing a vintage Omega today, ref MI 2214 . . . . . . ca 1941. Best, Art
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By: chippyfly
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amanico
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Another week, wearing another vintage.

Omega reference 2910-5SC with robust calibre 284 inside, (looks exactly like the cal 283 inside the ref: 2777 I own). Manufactured 1956-57. Bought a few years ago from local watch repairer, who sold up and retired. This was one of his collection of refurb
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By: chippyfly
5
amanico
227

Still like 3 hands :)

Hi All Even though the new Omega only has 2 hands - I'm still rather fond of a three hand watch. Here's my 60s Geneve from this morning Even looks good in grey & overcast weather. HAGWE Cheers JML
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By: jml_watches
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jml_watches
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Patek Philippe Double-Signed Watches

In his comment to my thread dedicated to the Patek Philippe/Somazzi partnership , our dear Gordon aka GLau asked me how many retailers were able to have their signature on some Patek Philippe watches . Here's my answer : A / I have identified 58 retailers
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By: quattro
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quattro
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A wonderful vintage Omega chronograph with angular lugs

While browsing the internet, I discovered this Omega vintage Chronograph that I'd never seen before. Not only does it have beautiful angular lugs , but it's also powered by the caliber 321 or its ancestor. Here are four examples . EXAMPLE NO. 1 34 mm pink
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By: quattro
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Champthekid
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Some Omega vintage watches with Red painted markers

During the 1930s , Omega has made some beautiful wristwatches and pocket watches with striking red painted indexes at 3 , 6 , 9 & 12 . Here are a few examples . Best, Emmanuel A/ 1930s RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCHES 1/ Example with black square indexes Yellow g
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By: quattro
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quattro
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Omega CK 2777.

RAF 1953: Or the " White Whale "? For me, the white whale here, but I would be very happy to find a correct and nice black " thin arrow ". Best, Nicolas
2M
By: amanico
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amanico
726

CK 2777?

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By: amanico
12
amanico
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Omega CK 2393.

A wonder of a vintage Chronograph, from the 40's ( if my memory serves me well ). A 38 mm case and a splendid dial. Best, Nicolas
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By: amanico
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amanico
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My 2¢ worth of speculation . . .

. . . is that the Peruvian agent at the time was actively promoting Omega to well-heeled customers. The Air Force of Peru ordered Railmasters with 'Flightmaster' printed on the dial. How many, I don't know, but suspect fewer than the legendary P.A.F. I be
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By: HSTE
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CR
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