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G.J · 13 July 2007, 02:10 AM

I always said that gold doesn't suit me, well that changed today...

My Mom was here this morning and asked me if I could look for a nice gold or gold capped watch for her since her current watch broke down.(no Omega.. :wink: )

I showed her my gold capped 50's Seamaster on a aweful blue strap.
Nice she said, very nice but a bit too big for me....

So we searched the WWW together and I strapped the Seamaster on my wrist.

And then it struck me......what a GORGEOUS watch, and it looks GREAT on my wrist...

Went into Town right after my mother left our house and bought the Seamaster a nice strap...

And a wrist shot..

The size is just right...

In love again..

Mort · 13 July 2007, 02:57 AM

Great looking Seamaster. I love vintage Omega's. Here is an image of my late 50's connie in 18k.

G.J · 13 July 2007, 03:20 AM

Thanks Mort, love that Connie as well...

I have the same one in Stainless Steel..

JJ Irani · 13 July 2007, 06:03 AM

Beautiful dress watch there, GJ!! Very nice!!

C.J. · 13 July 2007, 06:04 AM

Absolutely beautiful, GJ

JJ Irani · 13 July 2007, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Absolutely beautiful, GJ

Good morning, Craig. How's tricks?

ianmedium · 13 July 2007, 06:14 AM

Both beautiful examples, I love the pie pan style. I am not on my computer at the moment otherwise I would show a piccy of my 1946 cal 30.10RA bumper Omega, SS though!
All the best.
Ian

Andad · 13 July 2007, 11:14 AM

I am looking for a 18K gold seamaster de-ville.

This is my oldest Omega. 14K.

It's is big for an oldie (37.5mm + crown)

JJ Irani · 13 July 2007, 12:23 PM

Good stuff, Eddie!!

Incurable · 13 July 2007, 03:28 PM

Damn... I've been on the hunt for a 1953 Seamaster. Your photo's aren't helping

. Beautiful, simple, classic watch.

Henry T · 13 July 2007, 08:12 PM

You can try gold capped tooth next. You'll like it as much, if not more.

By the way, That's a very nice vintage.

leopardprey · 13 July 2007, 08:22 PM

Very nice and very Classic!!!

G.J · 14 July 2007, 06:13 AM

Thanks guys..!!

This one is a 1958 Seamaster, inside cal.500

haakon59 · 14 July 2007, 06:52 AM

Beautiful vintage pieces Eddie! Nice photos too, thank you.

USMCsilver · 14 July 2007, 12:17 PM

I'm not trying to be a smartass or anything, but why would a watch named "Seamaster" come with a leather band? Doesn't make much sense to me...

Henry T · 14 July 2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

I'm not trying to be a smartass or anything, but why would a watch named "Seamaster" come with a leather band? Doesn't make much sense to me...

The same reason as Anonimo and Panerai (both dedicated dive watches) which also come with leather straps.

Yours is not to question why, but buy the bloody watch and wear it.

Incurable · 14 July 2007, 01:02 PM

I don't know that much about Omega's but, I have learned this. Just about everything they make is called a Seamaster. Confusing to say the least.

G.J · 14 July 2007, 05:03 PM

Not all are named Seamaster guys, there are also Railmasters, Speedmasters, Constellations,Geneve's, Cosmic's, Deville's, Century's and not too forget the Flightmasters...

Incurable · 14 July 2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.J

Not all are named Seamaster guys, there are also Railmasters, Speedmasters, Constellations,Geneve's, Cosmic's, Deville's, Century's and not too forget the Flightmasters...

I was being facetious but also somewhat serious... I had a buddy who bought a white faced Seamaster Pro. After inspecting and handling it a bit, I mistakenly thought I had a handle on what a Seamaster was. On further investigation, I soon realized there are many variants. Add in the historical timeline and, indeed, there have been many versions of the Seamaster. You have to admit, there's been the Seamaster, Seamaster Pro, Seamaster Aqua Terra, Seamaster DeVille, Seamaster 120m, Seamaster Pro Chrono, Seamaster Pro GMT, Seamaster 'Bond', Seamaster Omega-matic, not including various anniversary models, etc. I don't mean to be insulting but... indeed there are a lot of Seamasters.

Henry T · 14 July 2007, 07:07 PM

To add to the confusion, during the late 1960s to early 1970s Omega made some Speedmasters with Seamaster casebacks. These watches are totally legit, but why Omega did that we'll never understand.

I have one such vintage:
A Speedmaster MK III

with a Seamaster caseback

leopardprey · 14 July 2007, 07:47 PM

Trying to figure out Omega, would be almost as difficult as trying to figure out Rolex. I think both companies have some serious dope smoking going on at times in their design rooms.

JJ Irani · 15 July 2007, 05:48 AM

WOW, Henry....that OMEGA has been built like a bloody Sherman Tank!!! Solid as!!

Henry T · 15 July 2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW, Henry....that OMEGA has been built like a bloody Sherman Tank!!! Solid as!!

Yes, JJ, but lets not hijack GJ's thread in which he is telling us about his gold capped tooth... err, I mean watch.

GJ, I'm

G.J · 15 July 2007, 11:44 PM

No problemo guys...

I like looking at all kind of watches, that vintage sure rocks...

mikey · 16 July 2007, 12:34 AM

Reading the original post, besides the watch being a gold Omega. I think you discovered the bling factor a nice gold watch has

13 July 2007, 02:10 AM	#1
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Funny thing happened today.... I always said that gold doesn't suit me, well that changed today... My Mom was here this morning and asked me if I could look for a nice gold or gold capped watch for her since her current watch broke down.(no Omega.. :wink: ) I showed her my gold capped 50's Seamaster on a aweful blue strap. Nice she said, very nice but a bit too big for me.... So we searched the WWW together and I strapped the Seamaster on my wrist. And then it struck me......what a GORGEOUS watch, and it looks GREAT on my wrist... Went into Town right after my mother left our house and bought the Seamaster a nice strap... And a wrist shot.. The size is just right... In love again..

13 July 2007, 06:03 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Beautiful dress watch there, GJ!! Very nice!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

13 July 2007, 06:04 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Absolutely beautiful, GJ __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

13 July 2007, 11:14 AM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I am looking for a 18K gold seamaster de-ville. This is my oldest Omega. 14K. It's is big for an oldie (37.5mm + crown) Attached Images __________________ E

13 July 2007, 12:23 PM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good stuff, Eddie!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

13 July 2007, 02:57 AM	#2
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Great looking Seamaster. I love vintage Omega's. Here is an image of my late 50's connie in 18k.

13 July 2007, 03:20 AM	#3
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Thanks Mort, love that Connie as well... I have the same one in Stainless Steel..

13 July 2007, 06:14 AM	#7
ianmedium Deregistered Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 450	Both beautiful examples, I love the pie pan style. I am not on my computer at the moment otherwise I would show a piccy of my 1946 cal 30.10RA bumper Omega, SS though! All the best. Ian

13 July 2007, 03:28 PM	#10
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Damn... I've been on the hunt for a 1953 Seamaster. Your photo's aren't helping . Beautiful, simple, classic watch. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

13 July 2007, 08:12 PM	#11
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	You can try gold capped tooth next. You'll like it as much, if not more. By the way, That's a very nice vintage. __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

13 July 2007, 08:22 PM	#12
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Very nice and very Classic!!!

14 July 2007, 06:13 AM	#13
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Thanks guys..!! This one is a 1958 Seamaster, inside cal.500

14 July 2007, 06:52 AM	#14
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Beautiful vintage pieces Eddie! Nice photos too, thank you.

14 July 2007, 12:17 PM	#15
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	I'm not trying to be a smartass or anything, but why would a watch named "Seamaster" come with a leather band? Doesn't make much sense to me...

14 July 2007, 01:02 PM	#17
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I don't know that much about Omega's but, I have learned this. Just about everything they make is called a Seamaster. Confusing to say the least. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

14 July 2007, 05:03 PM	#18
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Not all are named Seamaster guys, there are also Railmasters, Speedmasters, Constellations,Geneve's, Cosmic's, Deville's, Century's and not too forget the Flightmasters... Last edited by G.J; 14 July 2007 at 06:11 PM..

14 July 2007, 07:07 PM	#20
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	To add to the confusion, during the late 1960s to early 1970s Omega made some Speedmasters with Seamaster casebacks. These watches are totally legit, but why Omega did that we'll never understand. I have one such vintage: A Speedmaster MK III with a Seamaster caseback __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

14 July 2007, 07:47 PM	#21
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Trying to figure out Omega, would be almost as difficult as trying to figure out Rolex. I think both companies have some serious dope smoking going on at times in their design rooms.

15 July 2007, 05:48 AM	#22
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WOW, Henry....that OMEGA has been built like a bloody Sherman Tank!!! Solid as!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 July 2007, 11:44 PM	#24
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	No problemo guys... I like looking at all kind of watches, that vintage sure rocks...

16 July 2007, 12:34 AM	#25
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Reading the original post, besides the watch being a gold Omega. I think you discovered the bling factor a nice gold watch has

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