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Greetings. My uncle passed away a few months ago, he left me his extensive collection of watches. I am a complete novice when it comes to this. I was just wondering if anyone could advice me on what I have, if I post pictures on here?

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Martyn

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Welcome to the forum Martyn. There is a fund of knowledge here, I'm sure between us you'll get the answers your looking for.

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Not a Bond watch, this is a 1X57 and Bond is 007! Nice 3-eye Citizen watch! :D

...oops! Not a Citizen watch!

 

Sorry, couldn't resist. An Omega! it is an Omega, Chronograph, Swiss made and very expensive and beautiful, what else is to know?! Can I have it? :)

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

 

PS. I believe Will is THE historian by excellence and Geo the Omega master! Sorry I can't shed any light on your question. Welcome aboard, Martyn!

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Good eye guys, I didn't want to risk it! :)

 

I thought the hands and pushers -- let alone the general dial design, including the logo as per Will -- are not quite right. I still like it though.

 

One indication on the dial is the "Swiss made" sign that is in the wrong side of the track. Should be under it not above it. I think.

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Here is something a little similar to compare that sold for 8 grand at Bohams Auction House.

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Cheers,

Vic

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Here is something a little similar to compare that sold for 8 grand at Bohams Auction House.

Aye, a real one! :)

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Hello!

A nice little collection of chrono's you have there.

This is a future reference/comparision to where the aftermarket-manufacturer has got inspired by the real Omega.

Obviously the broad arrow "1957" timepiece. Your "not genuine" to the left ofcourse, but it looks great in your pictures...

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The one down to the left in your collection seems very inspired by a version of the citizen skyhawk..; 

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Nice pieces, keep collecting man! :thumbsu:

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