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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
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amanico
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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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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
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By: amanico
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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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Here are images of a '59 two-tone ref 2846 I took in '08 . . .

. . . that belonged to a co-worker who had inherited it from his brother, the original owner. My co-worker even had the original invoice from a Texas jeweler that indicated the sale of an optional bracelet. I believe the bracelet on your Ranchero is likel
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By: amanico
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Subexplorer
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Ha ha ha! You make an interesting comparison dear Art. Never thought that! But you are right they could be seen as the Batman and Robin.

I was a fan of that TV show when I was young and still feel that it was the most faithful rendering of the original magazine characters. I wish that Omega would reissue the Ranchero with a faithful watch like they made with the Railmaster (but with a manu
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By: amanico
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Subexplorer
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