The charm of vintage Omega watches

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This is my Omega Constellation ref. 168.004. Adding a black-and-white filter to the photo highlighted the charm and elegance of vintage Omega timepieces.
 
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nice shoot. Black and white does this justice. I love vintage watches, but they can really eat up the budget with service and don't seem to sell for as much as you'd expect.
 
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I love vintage watches, but they can really eat up the budget with service and don't seem to sell for as much as you'd expect.
I think that really depends upon the particulars of a given vintage watch and exercising prudent judgment when purchasing. Speaking strictly about Omega vintage watches, you're unlikely to lose money over a longer term if you purchase collectible Speedmaster Professionals in good condition at fair value. I think the same can be said for some Constellations with pie pan dials, some Seamaster models with special dials, some cursive Geneve models, Rancheros and some military models as well.
 
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I think that really depends upon the particulars of a given vintage watch and exercising prudent judgment when purchasing. Speaking strictly about Omega vintage watches, you're unlikely to lose money over a longer term if you purchase collectible Speedmaster Professionals in good condition at fair value. I think the same can be said for some Constellations with pie pan dials, some Seamaster models with special dials, some cursive Geneve models, Rancheros and some military models as well.
I totally agree with you. Investing in vintage Omega watches is a good investment, even though the watch market fluctuates; over time, they will become increasingly valuable. Just like investing in any other collectible item (paintings, porcelain, coins, etc.), investing in watches, besides the satisfaction it brings as a hobby, will also offer monetary benefits
 
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I fitted my Connie with a BOR bracelet and I love it. Despite the end links (70) which are a little bit too long for the lugs the bracelet is very comfortable. I'm still looking for 512 end links 😀
 
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I fitted my Connie with a BOR bracelet and I love it. Despite the end links (70) which are a little bit too long for the lugs the bracelet is very comfortable. I'm still looking for 512 end links 😀
My apologies if I'm misunderstanding this post, but 512 endlinks will not fit that bracelet. They are for the 5-row BoR (1036, 1502, etc), not the 7-row. And their curved shape isn't really for those lugs anyway.
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My apologies if I'm misunderstanding this post, but 512 endlinks will not fit that bracelet. They are for the 5-row BoR (1036, 1502, etc), not the 7-row. And their curved shape isn't really for those lugs anyway.
Indeed, sorry for my mistake, instead 522 I wrote 512 😀 . The best end links will fit my 168.004 are 522
 
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My 166.002 the same with a BOR bracelet (5 rows) what I'm wearing today. Sorry for not posting this on WRUW , I showed this just for underlining the charm of black-white pictures of vintage Omega watches
 
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Did someone say charming vintage Omega!
Oh, they can be very very charming!

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Risto Risto
Did someone say charming vintage Omega!
Oh, they can be very very charming!

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OMG ... Risto, please make a closer picture in black and white to the watch and post it here. It's too beautiful
 
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A bit like this you mean?
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(I think I still prefer it in the original pink)
 
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A bit like this you mean?
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(I think I still prefer it in the original pink)
Still nice in black-white. Anyway ....., congratulation , superb watch
 
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I really prefer vintage watches as a complete 1964 Speedmaster weighs less than the bracelet of a modern-day Speedmaster.
Favorite Omega Seamaster is the big crown Seamaster 60, great looking " little " watch...
Can't wait to see some new books on vintage Omega models...
 
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My first vintage Omega, 1963 dome dial constellation, looks lovely in black and white
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I really prefer vintage watches as a complete 1964 Speedmaster weighs less than the bracelet of a modern-day Speedmaster.
Favorite Omega Seamaster is the big crown Seamaster 60, great looking " little " watch...
Can't wait to see some new books on vintage Omega models...
It will be nice to see a book with vintage watches
 
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My first vintage Omega, 1963 dome dial constellation, looks lovely in black and white
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Absolutely gorgeous !!!! 😍 Congratulations for your first Omega. In my opinion, vintage watches look sensational and evoke memories of a time when most photographs were taken in black and white.
 
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