I really appreciate the feedback, and agree it's not on a par with a connie, let alone a nice speedy. I'm not a dealer, so I don't have to worry about immediate profitability. I just like the idea of having something most other collectors won't. That said I'm not going to go mad with my bid. A four
We are devious people. I am also hoping to get it relatively cheap at the end of the auction. For me it's a symbolic piece. This was a time when Omega and the other great Swiss marques were fighting for their lives against the quartz revolution. The attempt by the Belgian agent to revive a dead line
Thanks for that. I agree there is nothing unique about the watch apart from it's rebranding. I don't see it as a ranchero re-issue. More as a quirk in Omega's history. I do believe it has a premium value, but the trick in these cases is establishing what that premium is. That's why I really apprecia
the one I intend to bid on is the auto. It has a black dial. Interesting you went for the leather strap. I was thinking mesh, but the black leather looks great. Do you mind me asking where you found the watch? I can't imagine there being more than a few dozen out there which is what attracts me. Tha
My advice to you would be to only give advice to others about topics you know something about. Have a look at the Omegamania catalogue. Three handwound variations and one automatic on a 1012 calibre were briefly launched for the Belgian market only in 1976. Due to sluggish sales they were available
Hi everyone, I am interested in rare Omegas, and I think I have sourced one of the rarest out there on ebay. Its a Belgium only edition from 1976. I won't post a link to the ad as I don't know if that is acceptable on this forum but I would really appreciate some help on the following. 1) according