Hello from California [once again]

I'm glad to find this forum -- it seems like an excellent source of information and a friendly crew. I started taking more interest in watches about a year ago. My everyday watch is a Stowa Flieger with a hand winding movement, which I really enjoy.

Now I'm looking to find a vintage Omega piece that falls a bit more on the dress side. I think I've narrowed it down to a Seamaster 600 from the 60s with a hand winding movement. I think those look really fantastic. If there's a canonical form of a watch, that might be it for me. Anyway, continuing to do my research to make an informed decision. Thanks for reading and glad to be here.

Hello Nice to meet you.
Welcome to the Omega Forum.
I hope you find a nice vintage Omega!😀

Welcome left coaster and you might want to also take a look at the 60's era Seamaster 30 models as well. 👍

Any hand wound Seamasters from the 60's are excellent choices.

A friendly hello and welcome from Japan!

Welcome from a fellow Californian, but I am from the Oregon part of California. The 60s Seamaster 600s are great little watches. Keep an eye on the sales forums. You can find honest watches there, often at descent prices. There is currently a 600 with Arabic numerals, and a Seamaster 30 worth considering.

welcome to the club. take time to study 60's omega watches where you will not run out of
so many nice choices. this forum will help in your initial vintage omega and be careful with
the bug bite cos it will be uncontrollable later on as you continue with your search and future
acquisitions.😁

Thanks, great suggestion.

Welcome from the Sacramento suburbs!

Hello and welcome to this amazing forum!!!!!!

Welcome to omega forums!

And nice Stowa 👍

For my 200th post, I thought I would revisit my first post.

I came here ~2 yrs ago to learn about vintage watches, so that I could make an informed decision about a dress watch. As mentioned above, I decided to look for a Seamaster 600 and patiently waited for one to come up. I thought it would be a one-and-done purchase for me. 👍

I did eventually find that Seamaster:



But along the way I took an interest in some other pieces. Tissot, Eterna, Certina, Seiko... there hasn't really been a focus, just things that I wanted to try out.



I eventually realized that I have a preference for more substantial cases and beefier lugs. And in some ways, I like the designs from the 1950s more than the 1960s. Returning to Seamasters, I picked up these two pieces, which are among my favorites. A 2937 that dates to ~1958 and a 166.010 that dates to ~1968.

The lemon dial on the 2937 is pretty easy on the eyes, and I enjoy the contrast of the gold hardware and stainless steel case. At 36 mm, it's a great size. The 166.010 is pretty sharp and the beads-of-rice bracelet is really fantastic. Both have been serviced and are running well.



Family shot:



Recently, I added a C-case Constellation. For some reason, I had been averse to these. From photos, I didn't really care for case shape, the bracelet, or even the little star on the dial. In person, they are really lovely and I've completely changed my mind about them. I suppose it's a reminder to keep an open mind about things.


End links to be adjusted

I've noticed that @X350 XJR often greets new members with a: "Welcome to the madness!" That really sums it up, as it seems there's always something next. Next on my list: a bumper movement, a two-tone dial, a chronograph, a black-dialed Tissot... Good thing I can now post a WTB.

Anyway, thanks to those on here who are generous with their time and knowledge. And thanks to those who are a little unfiltered -- it makes this forum an interesting place to be. 😁

Very nice collection! I'm really digging that UG. And the C-case of course. 😉

What an excellent collection you have there!