:think: Yup. I don't 'always' wear my MKII's.... ;-)
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One of my favorites..... Titanium Rules!
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--- And You As Well ---
Agreed on all points. :-!
Enjoy yours, And wear it in good health!
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:think: (And Meanwhile....)
Here is another beauty from 'the Collection'......
:think: (I need to get this one out more often.....)
Peace to All.
;-)
Well....It has finally happened. I have been bit by the 'Chronograph Bug'....Bad.
So, I had been drawn to and looking at (off and on) the 1998-99 Omega Dynamic Chronograph, and finally found one that seemed to have the particular specifics that I was looking for, and although the price was a tad high, I hit the 'Buy it Now' button and it arrived in early April.
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One of the things I really like about the Dynamic is that bracelet, so I wanted to be sure that if the watch included the bracelet, that the bracelet would be long enough for me to actually wear comfortably. (You see the watch here on Erica's strap because, although the bracelet was described as 'complete and full' it was about four links too short. )
So then, after close examination, I found that the portion of the bracelet that was provided was badly worn. This typically seems to occur when the bracelet is sized too tight and the pins and tubes (in Omega's bracelets of that vintage) are worn to the point that the tubes have 'ovaled-out' holes and the pins are worn and maybe even bent a bit. So, off I go to find additional links and replacement pins and tubes. I found some replacement tubes at O Frei and Sons, and a seller in UK had 'pin and tube' sets, at an ungodly price (Genuine Omega parts don't come cheap, provided you can find them). I located additional spare links and received those.... But... after I had initially received the watch, I had noticed that crown engagement was less than a full thread. Perusal of the paperwork from the last trip to the Omega Boutique showed (on the service receipt) that the crown was stripped, but apparantly, the repair recommended by the Boutique was never actually done.
So now the crown seems 'completely thread-less', and won't even screw down.
Off the watch goes to Nesbit's Fine Watch Service in Seattle (those folks are The Best and I recommend them without reservation!). It turns out that Omega High Command at some point decided to 'upgrade' the movement and Nesbit's recommends sending the watch to Omega Service center in New Jersey - so off it goes. I am prepared for a a potential $850 bill for a service and overhaul. Then....surprise....Omega repairs the watch under warranty, replacing the crown, gaskets, times the watch and pressure tests and returns, and the only cost to me was for shipping and postage! (Yay!!)
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Meanwhile, years ago, (I think it may have even been on this forum somewhere) someone posted pictures of a mythical "Type RE" two-register Chronograph. Probably in a thread where our forum-ers were pontificating on what MKII should build next.
(Edit: Added the link - What will be the next "project" watch?)
I read about it, finally figured out that it was a very limited homage release by T.a.c.t.i.c.o (of CREPAS) referencing a Blancpain aviation chronograph from the 1950's. Saw it, looked for it, plotted, schemed and followed on WatchRecon (off and on) and noticed that they never seemed to come up for sale... Then out of the blue (during a 'side-track' trip to WatchRecon) there it is.....
And so, here it is....
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and....On the wrist this morning...
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Hopefully, they effects of the 'Bug' will be in remission for awhile... ?.
So....My 'watch journey' continues.....Best to You All.
So, I had been drawn to and looking at (off and on) the 1998-99 Omega Dynamic Chronograph, and finally found one that seemed to have the particular specifics that I was looking for, and although the price was a tad high, I hit the 'Buy it Now' button and it arrived in early April.
One of the things I really like about the Dynamic is that bracelet, so I wanted to be sure that if the watch included the bracelet, that the bracelet would be long enough for me to actually wear comfortably. (You see the watch here on Erica's strap because, although the bracelet was described as 'complete and full' it was about four links too short. )
So then, after close examination, I found that the portion of the bracelet that was provided was badly worn. This typically seems to occur when the bracelet is sized too tight and the pins and tubes (in Omega's bracelets of that vintage) are worn to the point that the tubes have 'ovaled-out' holes and the pins are worn and maybe even bent a bit. So, off I go to find additional links and replacement pins and tubes. I found some replacement tubes at O Frei and Sons, and a seller in UK had 'pin and tube' sets, at an ungodly price (Genuine Omega parts don't come cheap, provided you can find them). I located additional spare links and received those.... But... after I had initially received the watch, I had noticed that crown engagement was less than a full thread. Perusal of the paperwork from the last trip to the Omega Boutique showed (on the service receipt) that the crown was stripped, but apparantly, the repair recommended by the Boutique was never actually done.
So now the crown seems 'completely thread-less', and won't even screw down.
Off the watch goes to Nesbit's Fine Watch Service in Seattle (those folks are The Best and I recommend them without reservation!). It turns out that Omega High Command at some point decided to 'upgrade' the movement and Nesbit's recommends sending the watch to Omega Service center in New Jersey - so off it goes. I am prepared for a a potential $850 bill for a service and overhaul. Then....surprise....Omega repairs the watch under warranty, replacing the crown, gaskets, times the watch and pressure tests and returns, and the only cost to me was for shipping and postage! (Yay!!)
Meanwhile, years ago, (I think it may have even been on this forum somewhere) someone posted pictures of a mythical "Type RE" two-register Chronograph. Probably in a thread where our forum-ers were pontificating on what MKII should build next.
(Edit: Added the link - What will be the next "project" watch?)
I read about it, finally figured out that it was a very limited homage release by T.a.c.t.i.c.o (of CREPAS) referencing a Blancpain aviation chronograph from the 1950's. Saw it, looked for it, plotted, schemed and followed on WatchRecon (off and on) and noticed that they never seemed to come up for sale... Then out of the blue (during a 'side-track' trip to WatchRecon) there it is.....
And so, here it is....
and....On the wrist this morning...
Hopefully, they effects of the 'Bug' will be in remission for awhile... ?
.So....My 'watch journey' continues.....Best to You All.
Well, not today, but several days ago.... (I don't 'always' wear a MKII...)
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On the 'fine link bracelet' ....
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What drew me to this particular watch is that it has an electro-plated dial. Deep bottomless glossy black. Similar to the process used on the gilt black Kingston and Key West dials (?) Another feature is that it is very thin-wearing. And it can track two time zones by virtue of the internal 12-hour rotating internal bezel (controlled by the additional crown at 10-o'clock).....
It was by reading this forum (and some others) that I learned so much about watches and the work and technology and processes that go into producing a thing such as this. It has been a good experience, satisfying my thirst for knowledge about these fine little machines.
Thanks to Bill, MKII and the crew for providing this space for all these years....it has meant a lot to me.
Carry on, gentle people.
On the 'fine link bracelet' ....
What drew me to this particular watch is that it has an electro-plated dial. Deep bottomless glossy black. Similar to the process used on the gilt black Kingston and Key West dials (?) Another feature is that it is very thin-wearing. And it can track two time zones by virtue of the internal 12-hour rotating internal bezel (controlled by the additional crown at 10-o'clock).....
It was by reading this forum (and some others) that I learned so much about watches and the work and technology and processes that go into producing a thing such as this. It has been a good experience, satisfying my thirst for knowledge about these fine little machines.
Thanks to Bill, MKII and the crew for providing this space for all these years....it has meant a lot to me.
Carry on, gentle people.
And again....(My strap order came in)
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The Mack pays tribute to Brian A. Mack, US Army, who gave up his life in service to the United States of America.
It is a project of NTH, whose founder was greatly influenced by the guidance of U.S. Army Ranger, Brian A. Mack.
A portion of each sale of this watch goes to the family of Brian A. Mack.
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Honor, Respect, Gratitude for those who serve.
Enjoy Your Time...
The Mack pays tribute to Brian A. Mack, US Army, who gave up his life in service to the United States of America.
It is a project of NTH, whose founder was greatly influenced by the guidance of U.S. Army Ranger, Brian A. Mack.
A portion of each sale of this watch goes to the family of Brian A. Mack.
Honor, Respect, Gratitude for those who serve.
Enjoy Your Time...
Congratulations, Jake! Good Job!It was a great weekend for getting hitched!
Omiwatari and my grandfather's Hamilton he was issued at the Soo Line Rail Road.
Blue skies, y'all!
-only Jake![]()
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Wishing you many, many Happy Years ahead....
Howdy....INCOMING....
So....I guess it's time to just 'fess up' and remove all doubt.... It may be true that....
I might have gone 'Chrono Crazy'..just a bit.... Anyway...
After Five Days travel and a weather delay... 😒
I got a package from Germany...
The Good People at Guinand have filled my order...
Bead-blasted, 'new-to-them' 12-Hour bi-directional stainless steel bezel (with proper detents for half-hours)...
I like it!
Enjoy Your Time!
Well, it is turning out to be quite a couple of months for "the collection" ......
"Needles Up!" --- (Early this morning at 00 hour.)
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So this is the latest addition....
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The Draken Kruger.... It's...Titanium (Yes...I have a 'weakness' for Titanium...)
Draken is based in New Zealand. The watch case and bracelet are hard-coated Titanium. Ceramic fully illuminated 120-click bezel.
Three sub-registers. One on the right continuously updates the 24-hour time, one on the bottom is always-running seconds, and the one on the left is a 60-minute resettable register.
![Watch Analog watch Azure Clock Watch accessory]()
Fully illuminated dial, and something I really like, the right and left sub-hands are lumed enough to make out in the dark as well.
![Watch Analog watch Clock Watch accessory Wrist]()
And it has an 'illuminated' logo on the crown....
Enjoy your time, folks....It goes too quickly.... 😐
"Needles Up!" --- (Early this morning at 00 hour.)
So this is the latest addition....
The Draken Kruger.... It's...Titanium (Yes...I have a 'weakness' for Titanium...)
Draken is based in New Zealand. The watch case and bracelet are hard-coated Titanium. Ceramic fully illuminated 120-click bezel.
Three sub-registers. One on the right continuously updates the 24-hour time, one on the bottom is always-running seconds, and the one on the left is a 60-minute resettable register.
Fully illuminated dial, and something I really like, the right and left sub-hands are lumed enough to make out in the dark as well.
And it has an 'illuminated' logo on the crown....
Enjoy your time, folks....It goes too quickly.... 😐
Howdy All, (....and now, for something 'Completely Different'.....)
I have been wearing this beauty the past few days....
(Sharing "another weakness"....Meteorite dials....)
Is it like....wearing "a bit of Eternity" when something close to you is "Billions of Years old"....?
My Best Wishes to All....
Oh my word--- The 'Collection' has increased again....
So, Here is another classic chronograph...
The Airain Type 20 (vert)...
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Fitted with a Haveston 'Heavy canvas strap' (Seems to be more suitable than the somewhat gaudy nylon NATO sent with the watch....IMHO)
The dial is a dark gray-green, like washed out 'Olive drab' ...
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But it almost appears black....
Column wheel, hand-wound movement, 'plexi' ... really, Classic in every sense...
....and True to its ancestor....
Thanks Guys....Enjoy Your Time.....
So, Here is another classic chronograph...The Airain Type 20 (vert)...
Fitted with a Haveston 'Heavy canvas strap' (Seems to be more suitable than the somewhat gaudy nylon NATO sent with the watch....IMHO)
The dial is a dark gray-green, like washed out 'Olive drab' ...
But it almost appears black....
Column wheel, hand-wound movement, 'plexi' ... really, Classic in every sense...
....and True to its ancestor....
Thanks Guys....Enjoy Your Time.....
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