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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 02:25 am |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Hey all. I have wanted one of these for ages, but always backed off when the condition wasn't in line with the price being asked. Finally found a nice one. It has just endured a 3 week journey from Turkey to finally land on my wrist here in Oz. Omegas from the '70s are very interesting to me. Case reminds me of the new designs from E*** M******. This one is jewel-like in its condition, caseback is excellent, strap is original, clasp works like a charm, quickset day and date are perfect and the independently adjustable hour hand reminds me of the Seamaster 1200 I am still saving for. Next up - an electroquartz (when I find one for the right price...). Hope you enjoy the seller's pic. Wristies soon. Cheers, IanM   Last edited on Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 02:29 am by IanM |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 02:40 am |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Great find, Ian! I love the case design and the hooded lugs in particular. Enjoy in good health, mate! 
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 02:47 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Ian!....that's one fine Omega and in rare condition my friend!....Enjoy!
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 02:55 am |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Cheers and thanks, Graham and Oscar! Surprisingly good on the wrist. Nice French day wheel, too! Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi.... you get the idea!  again gents!Ian
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 03:26 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Interesting and good looking vintage... Glad for you that you finally found it! I'm more in mech-movts but I was about to buy an Omegamatic Seamaster 2-3 years ago as the price was good: It's builded like a "kinetic" system. Seems like they are rare by now: Heard about them IanM?...
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 04:21 am |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi Hammer! Thanks for the thoughts! Yes, sir, I have heard of the Seamaster 200 Omegamatic! Omega ref: 2514.50.00 for the black dial (not sure about the model number for the silver dial version, but it will probably be a "30" instead of the "50" in the model code). Quite a rarity, that one. From memory - it used a calibre 1400, the base of which is the rhodium plated ETA 205.111. It was not thermocompensated and had optional manual wind to get the initial power to the capacitor. The capacitor was changed to a rechargeable battery in the replacement ETA 205.911 from 1996, which is a neat way of getting value for using that manual wind option! Omegamatics like this with a 36mm case size were available between about 1996 or so to about 2000 or so. Beautiful watch, with raised 5 minute marker segments on the bezel, and indentations between. Skeleton hands and a date magnifier, from memory?? (Given their age - many have battery leaks, so be ULTRA careful if still looking...). Some of the earlier quartzies from Omega show a design direction that is kinda missing from the latest versions. Grail watches from the 70's, for me, are a solid gold f8192 electroquartz  , and the SS model f8192 (one of which is on the bay right now, and tugging at my wallet...). I also like the silver-dialled cal. 1040 Jedi in SS and the blue dialled Speedsonic (none of which are in my collection yet, but there's always the lottery...). Like you, Hammer, the bulk of my collection is mech-movements and autos. I defer to the knowledge of the wonderful Graham when it comes to chrono's, though. The quartzies are just a diversion from the "true calling", but there are some really interesting models and variations which catch my eye from time to time, and just say "buy me"! Thanks for the heads up, Hammer - and if you come across any more interesting variations - please let me know! Your feedback is appreciated! Oh - and just so that Oscar knows - no, I can't get an Omega mesh to fit this one!!! Cheers - Ian
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 04:55 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Ok Ian! Thanks for the infos! I had heard some people who was worried about the longevity of the battery in fact. I was expecting that they would just not get loaded anymore but the leaking side is not attractive...Specialy when this acid leakage can dammage other components/parts near by... Anyway, I wasn't specialy hunting for one of them. I prefer to go for a mechanic...Maybe a speedmaster type one day. Good luck in your chase!
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 06:46 am |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Congrats on your find, looks great
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 06:55 am |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Cheers, Nabco!
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 07:24 am |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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Looks great! Glad you found what you were looking for
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 07:31 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Ian, I like the very refined look and the simple and clean dial. You are so right about how the case looks similar to the new released E*** M******. Enjoy it when it arrives
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| Posted: Wed Jun 2nd, 2010 07:40 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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That's a classic, Ian and looks to be in superb condition. Do enjoy it and looking forward to real life pix.
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